Delta State University (DELSU) Postgraduate has opened its admission process for 2026/2027, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the steps outlined below.
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.
DELSU Postgraduate Admission General Requirements
- Candidates for postgraduate studies must have a degree or its equivalent from a Senate-recognized institution.
- They must have also obtained at least five (5) credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics in WASC, NECO, GCE (Ordinary Level), or NABTEB at not more than two sittings. Passing in English or Mathematics is not acceptable. Also, ACE and TC II are not acceptable. (No equivalent to WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB). Please note that there will be no waiver for anybody seeking admission into any of the programmes.
- A candidate applying for PhD in any programme must have obtained at least a weighted average score of 60% overall.
- Candidates applying for academic Master’s Degree (M.Sc., M.Ed., M.A. and LL.M.)must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from Delta State University or any other accredited university with at least “Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by Senate.
- Candidates applying for a professional Master Degree must be holders of Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from Delta State University, Abraka or any other accredited university with at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree recognized by the Senate or a Higher National Diploma with Upper Credit from a Senate-recognized polytechnic.
- Candidates for Postgraduate Diploma must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from the Delta State University or any other accredited university with at least a “Third Class Honours” degree or a HND (Lower Credit) recognized by the Senate.
M.Phil degree Programme
The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) is an advanced Postgraduate research master programme based entirely on the taught course and an independent thesis under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
The M.Phil Degree can be used to gain entry into a Ph.D programme. M.Phil Degree is on its own, and there is no conversion from M.Phil to Ph.D. However, an M.Phil degree can be used to enter a Ph.D Programme.
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Duration
The duration of the M.Phil programme is twelve (12) months for a regular or full-time M.Phil Degree and twenty-four (24) months for a part-time M.Phil degree.
M.Phil Entry Requirements
The M.Phil entry requirements are Master’s degree (M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc etc.) with less than 60% average (i.e. 50%-59%) or a CGPA of 3.00-3.49.
Number of Courses
Three courses from relevant areas, which must include 1. Thesis 2. Research Methods and two relevant courses in the area of study
How to Apply for DELSU Postgraduate Admission Form
Candidates are required to visit https://portal.delsu.edu.ng/ and complete the Delta State University, Abraka 2022/2023 PG Admission Form online and to also generate an application virtual pin of N31.000.00 (thirty-one thousand naira) only. Payment should be made at any of the following designated banks:
- UBA,
- Zenith Bank,
- Unity Bank,
- Fidelity Bank.
The Closing date for the sale of DELSU postgraduate forms will be 31st December 2022.
Note: Applicants are to upload scanned copies of the following documents in pdf format:
- Transcript of all previous qualifications obtained
- WASC; NECO; GCE or NABTEB Certificate (not TC II)
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption or Exclusion Certificate obtained from NYSC Office only
- A 3–5 page research proposal indicating the area of research interest (for Ph.D. candidates)
- Candidates are advised to read the instructions on the home page of the Website portal.delsu.edu.ng before completing the Application Form.
In addition, candidates are expected to download transcript forms and forward the same to their previous institutions. The list of those offered provisional admission into any programme will be published in the Postgraduate School at Abraka Campus.
Screening of provisionally admitted candidates and payment of fees will commence immediately.
What Comes After Submitting Your Delta State University (DELSU) Postgraduate Form
Submitting the form through the official channel above, with accurate details, is what gets your Delta State University (DELSU) Postgraduate application for 2026/2027 into the system. 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.