ABSU Postgraduate has opened its admission form for 2026/2027, and candidates are required to pay a fee of ₦11,500 as part of the application process.
Because admission slots and screening exercises run on fixed windows, candidates who submit accurate information early avoid the complications that come with late or incomplete forms.
The rest of this post sets out the requirements and the step-by-step process for completing the application correctly.
ABSU Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- A graduate from a recognized university, or someone with an equivalent qualification, may be admitted provided matriculation and departmental requirements are met.
- Holders of Upper Credit HND from a recognized institution may also be admitted.
- PGD in Business Administration applicants also need O-Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics.
- Diploma in Estate Management applicants need a good honours degree plus the appropriate professional examinations of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners; relevant cognate experience may be considered.
- PGD in Microbiology applicants need a B.Sc or HND in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, or Chemistry.
- PGD in Pharmacology applicants need a B.Sc in an allied field from a reputable university.
Masters Degree Programme
- Full-Time: minimum of six semesters, maximum of ten semesters.
- Part-Time: minimum of eight semesters, maximum of sixteen semesters.
PhD Programme
- Full-Time: minimum of four semesters, maximum of ten semesters.
- Part-Time: minimum of six semesters, maximum of fourteen semesters.
How to Apply for ABSU Postgraduate Admission
- Visit the ABSU postgraduate portal and generate your application form invoice.
- Pay the application fee through the approved channel. A previous cycle’s fee was ₦11,500 (form plus service charges); confirm the current figure on the portal before paying.
- Return to the portal and fill in your application form with your personal and academic details.
- Fill the referee form and have it forwarded to three referees for completion, two of whom should be your former teachers at university level.
- Confirm your entry and print a copy of your completed form for your records.
For support, contact support@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng or 09018003421.
Is ABSU Postgraduate Admission Form Out for 2026/2027?
Yes, the portal is live and functioning for 2026/2027 applications. The university’s site doesn’t display a specific closing date on its postgraduate landing page, so once you start, don’t delay in completing your application.
Questions? Use the comment section below.
Why Early Action Helps Your ABSU Postgraduate Application
Completing the form through the official channel above and paying the ₦11,500 fee is what gets your ABSU Postgraduate application into the system for 2026/2027. Since requirements can change from one admission cycle to the next, cross-check the latest instructions on the school’s own page before relying on this guide alone.
Sorting this early turns the application into a formality instead of a race against a closing date.