Applications are now open for African University of Science and Technology (AUST) Postgraduate’s 2026/2027 intake, and eligible candidates are expected to follow the process described in this post.
Since this process feeds directly into the school’s official admission records, any error at this stage can cost a candidate valuable time correcting it later.
The sections below walk through the eligibility requirements and the exact steps candidates need to follow to complete their application.
Diverse Postgraduate Programmes for Specialised Education
The AUST offers several postgraduate programmes in different schools, providing opportunities for prospective students. The programmes include:
School of Computing and Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Management of Information Technology
- Geoinformatics
School of Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum and Energy Resources Engineering
- Systems Engineering
School of Administration, Business and Management Sciences
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Public Policy
- M.Sc.Public Administration
School of Science and Science Education
- Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling
- Applied Statistics
- Theoretical and Applied Physics
- Space Physics
- Geoinformatics & GIS Program
Key dates for the admission process are:
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 3rd October 2026
- Start of Lectures: Tuesday, 16th January 2026
Admission Requirements
The AUST has set forth certain criteria for candidates applying for its postgraduate programmes:
Master and Doctoral Programmes
Candidates should have a minimum of a Second Class Upper in their first degrees.
Candidates will be required to sit for an online entrance examination, except for public policy, public administration, and PhD candidates.
Postgraduates in Petroleum Engineering
- Candidates should have a minimum of a Second Class Lower at their first degree in any Engineering program, Chemistry, Computer science, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, or Physics.
- No common entrance examination will be conducted for these candidates.
Application Method
To apply for the postgraduate programmes, interested candidates can,
The university assures prospective students that they can continue their current work as lectures will be conducted face-to-face and online, offering flexibility and convenience.
What to Do Once Your African University of Science and Technology (AUST) Postgraduate Form Is Submitted
Completing the steps above and submitting through the right channel is what keeps your African University of Science and Technology (AUST) Postgraduate application for 2026/2027 moving forward. Treat the steps above as a guide rather than the final word, since the school’s own portal carries the version that applies to your specific case.
Applying early and double-checking every entry spares you the back-and-forth that catches out candidates who rush at the last minute.