GSU Postgraduate Admission Form for 2024/2025

The Gombe State University – GSU postgraduate admission application is now available for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Below are the details about the available programs, eligibility criteria, and the GSU Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025 application process.

Gombe State University postgraduate admission

GSU Postgraduate Admission Available Programmes and Duration

Program Duration

M.A/M.Sc: Minimum of 2 academic sessions and a maximum of 3 academic sessions.
MPA/MBA: Minimum of 12 calendar months.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Minimum of 1 academic session and a maximum of 2 academic sessions.
PhD: Minimum of 3 academic sessions and a maximum of 5 academic sessions.

Eligibility Requirements for GSU Postgraduate Admission

General Requirements

All candidates must have at least five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
Additional specific requirements apply based on the program.

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline
Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the University Senate

MSc/PhD Accounting  

Graduate of Gombe State University in Accounting or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division
Holders of relevant qualification, B.Ed Accounting with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree may be eligible to apply with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with an Upper Credit iv. For PhD a good M.Sc in Accounting

Postgraduate Diploma in Management  

Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline
Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the University Senate

Master in Business Administration (MBA)  

A Bachelors degree holder in relevant discipline from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
Holders of Third Class Honours degree; Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline

M.Sc/ PhD Business Administration  

Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
Applicant with a good Second Class tower Division in relevant field of study other than Business Administration but possess a Postgraduate Diploma or HND in any related field of Administration at Upper Credit level from Gombe State University or any recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Business Administration

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Economics (PGDDEC)  

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

M.Sc/ PhD Economics

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Economics Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Economics

M.A/PhD English Language  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.A in English Language

MA/PhD English Literature  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in English Literature Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.A in English Literature

M.A/PhD History

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.A in History

M.A/ PhD Christian Religious Studies  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Christian Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good MA in Christian Religious Studies

MA/ PhD Islamic Religious Studies  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Islamic Religious Studies Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good MA in Islamic Religious Studies

M.Sc/ PhD International Relations  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in International Relations or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M Sc in International Relations

MSc/PhD Peace and Conflict Studies  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M Sc in Peace and Conflict Studies

M.Sc/ PhD Political Science  

Candidates must possess at least Second Class lower Division Honours degree in Political Science from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Political Science Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Political Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)  

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

A degree in Public Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second nags Lower Division
Applicant with Bachelors degree, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level
Applicant with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may be considered

M.Sc/ PhD Public Administration

Applicant should possess a degree in Public Administration, Political Science and International Relation from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second nags Lower Division
For PhD a good M.Sc in Public Administration

M.Sc/ PhD Sociology

Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology from Gombe State University or any recognized University
Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in Sociology Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Sociology

Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBC)  

The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry, Biochemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Biochemistry  

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or HND and PGD in Biochemistry may also be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Biochemistry

M.Sc/ PhD Environmental Biology  

Applicant should possess a minimum of Second nags Lower degree in Biology or any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Environmental Biology

M.Sc/ Ph D Applied Parasitology & Entomology  

Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Zoology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Applied Parasitology & Entomology

M.Sc/ Ph D Hydrobiology & Fisheries

Applicant should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Biology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Hydrobiology & Fisheries

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Ecology)

Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

M.Sc/ PhD Botany (Plant Physiology)  

Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Botany

Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry  

The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry may be considered but would be required to lake Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry or B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry or HND and PGD in Chemistry may also be considered
For PhD a good MSc in Organic or Inorganic Chemistry

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)  

The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Education, or a Pass at Credit Level at HND, and any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

M.Sc/ PhD Computer Science

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Computer Science may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Computer Science or B.Sc (Ed) Computer Science or HND and PGD in Computer Science may also be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Computer Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)  

The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Geography or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University

Master in Environmental Management (MEM)  

A degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second Class Lower Division ii. Applicant with Bachelors degree in related field, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level
Applicant with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may be considered

M.Sc/PhD Geography  

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Geography from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Geography may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc (Ed) Geography or HND and PGD in Geography may also be considered iv. For PhD a good M.Sc in Geography

MSc/PhD Microbiology

Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Microbiology from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Geography or B.Sc (Ed) Microbiology or HND and PGD in Microbiology may also be considered
For PhD a good M.Sc in Microbiology

M.Sc/ PhD Physics

Candidate should posse a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree in Physics or good B.Sc (Ed) Physics with Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any recognized University
For PhD a good M.Sc in Physics

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)  

To be considered for admission all prospective candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND Upper Credit in their Teaching subject

M.Ed/PhD Educational Psychology  

Applicants with Bachelors Degree Honours in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
Higher National Diploma (HND) holder may be considered provided that such applicants possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level
For PhD a good M Ed in Psychology

M.Ed/ PhD Guidance & Counseling

Applicants with Bachelors Degree in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
Candidates with a Bachelor degree plus PGDE may be considered
Applicants with a Third Class Honours degree in Education with a minimum of Five years Teaching Experience
Higher National Diploma (HND) holders may be considered provided that such applicant posses Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level
For PhD a good M.Ed in Guidance and Counseling

M.Ed/ PhD Science Education

Possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree (B.Sc (Ed.), B.Ed or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Integrated Science, obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University.
Possession of a Bachelor Honours Degree (B.Sc or equivalent) in relevant science disciplines provided that the degree is obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University. In addition, candidates must possess PGDE at not less than credit level obtained from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution.
HND Holders in relevant fields and not below credit level may be considered, provided that such applicants possess PGDE, obtained at not less than credit level from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution.
Applicant with Third Class B.Sc (Ed), B.Ed and B.Sc Honours Degree or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Physic, Geography and Integrated Science and possess PGDE not below credit level from Gombe State University or any other recognized Institution, may be considered, provided that such candidates have acquired not less than five (5) years post qualification experience
For PhD a good M.Ed in Science Education

How to Apply for the GSU Postgraduate Admission Form

Follow these steps to complete your GSU Postgraduate Admission application successfully:

Payment of Application Fee:
- Pay a non-refundable fee of ₦10,000 via the Gombe State University Remita platform.
- Submit the teller to the Bursary Department to collect your official receipt.
Collection of Application Form:
- Proceed to the School of Postgraduate Studies to collect the application form after payment.
Submission of Completed Forms:
- Submit the completed application forms in person or via mail to:
- The Secretary,
- School of Postgraduate Studies,
- Gombe State University,
- P.M.B. 127, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Nigeria.

Transcript Submission

Transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to Gombe State University via:

Email Submission:
- Use the email address: [email protected].
- The email title should be Transcript: [Programme Name], [Applicant’s Name], [Year of Application].
- The Transcript must be signed and stamped by the issuing institution.
Postal Submission:
- Address mail to:
- The Dean,
- School of Postgraduate Studies,
- Gombe State University,
- Tudun Wada, P.M.B. 127, Gombe, Nigeria.

Important Deadlines

The deadline for the submission of applications is 31st January, 2025

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact the School of Postgraduate Studies via the official email [email protected] or visit the university’s website.

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your Gombe State University (GSU) academic career!

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