Kebbi State University KSUSTA Postgraduate Form 2017/2018 Session Released.
The Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero – Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes (M. Sc. full time, M.Phil / Ph.D full time/ part time & PGD part time) in the Postgraduate School of the KSUST for the 2017/2018 Academic Session.
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Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diplomas
The following shall qualify for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:
Graduates of KSUSTA or any other recognized University with minimum of 3rd class degree.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND, not HD) with minimum of Lower Credit or its equivalent in related areas.
Holders of HND (not HD) in non-related areas with minimum of Lower Credit. Such candidates may, however, be admitted after passing tests prescribed by the Department/Faculty in consultation with the Postgraduate School.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.
Masters Degrees (Academic and Professional)
The following shall qualify for the Master’s Degree admission:
Graduates of KSUSTA or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s degree with at least second class honours lower division or its equivalent.
Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50%.
Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in third division who have at least three years relevant working experience.
Candidates who possess HND (not HD) with at least a Lower Credit pass from recognized institutions and at least Lower Credit pass at Postgraduate Diploma of KSUSTA or any other recognized institution in the relevant areas.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
Candidates may be required to pass examination prescribed by postgraduate School in consultation with relevant Departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.
Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The following shall qualify for the Masters of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with minimum GPA of less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale or less than 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
Candidates with the degree of Professional Masters with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and at least a Bachelor’s degree not below third class division; the degrees of such candidates shall terminate at M.Phil.
Candidates who have been recommended by their respective Departments to be upgraded from Masters to M.Phil.
M.Phil. candidates who have Ph.D. in view must possess a minimum of second class bachelor’s degree.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
The following shall qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:
Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with GPA of 4.00 and above on a 5-point scale or 3.50 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
Candidates whose Masters degrees were through research only must have minimum of “B” grades or 60% score.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
In addition to (i) – (iii) above, candidates must possess Bachelor’s degree in at least Second Class Lower Division.
Candidates with relevant qualifications and most present acceptable research proposals.
In addition to (i)-(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s Matriculation requirements.
Ph.D Note: Candidates must seek the consent of a supervisor in the Department/Faculty of interest before purchasing admission form
Method of Application:
Application is completed online via this link: http://pgform.ksustapgs.net/pin-login.php Interested and
Application Guidelines
The following are the required steps for Online Application Form:
Visit any branch of Zenith Bank nation wide to purchase KSUSTA PG Form APPLICATION PIN.
Ensure to make ready all your Credentials, Scanned Passport Photograph and Scanned Signature with size not more than 100kb. (NOTE: Credentials (SSCE, B.Sc., NYSC and/or M.Sc.) must be combined and converted to a single PDF file format not more than 5MB in size.)
Enter the purchased Application PIN and the Serial No. in the provided field and click “Get Form”.
Complete the Application Form, save the entry and print out the confirmation page.
If you want to Update or Re-print your Form, repeat Step 3 and Step 4.
Note: Please read the Admission Requirements before you begin. All PG application forms cost =N=10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. However, the banks will also charge a token administrative fee in addition to the cost of application forms.
Application Deadline:
Application closes 13th November, 2017.