Applications are open for KWASU Postgraduate’s 2026/2027 intake, with candidates paying ₦30,000 to process their form through the official channel.
Getting the details right on this form matters, since a missed step or an incorrect entry at this stage can delay or disqualify an otherwise qualified application.
Below is a breakdown of who qualifies and the process candidates should follow to submit a valid application.
KWASU Postgraduate Courses
Faculty of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences
Programmes span Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Islamic Studies, Christian Studies, English, and Arabic, at PGD, Master’s, Pre-PhD, and PhD levels depending on the department.
Faculty of Education
PGDE, M.Ed. Educational Management and Leadership, M.Ed. Human Kinetic Education, and M.Ed. Special Education.
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
M.Sc. Mass Communication (full-time only).
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
PGD, M.Sc., Pre-PhD, and PhD options in Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Geology, Physics and Material Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.
Faculty of Agriculture
M.Sc./PhD in Crop Production (with specializations in Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Nematology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Soil Fertility, and Weed Science), Animal Production, Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, and Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.
KWASU Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Graduates of KWASU or other recognized universities.
- HND holders with at least a Credit pass or its equivalent in a relevant area.
- Other qualifications acceptable to the School of Postgraduate Studies Board and Senate.
- Candidates must also satisfy the university’s matriculation requirements.
PGD runs a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four.
Master’s Degree (Academic)
- Graduates with at least Second Class Upper Division.
- Second Class Lower Division holders may be considered, possibly through a qualifying examination.
- Candidates must satisfy matriculation requirements.
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Pre-PhD
A Master’s degree with a minimum 50% cumulative (weighted) average score, plus matriculation requirements.
PhD
A Master’s degree with a minimum 60% cumulative (weighted) average score, plus matriculation requirements.
Duration of KWASU Postgraduate Programmes
Full-time Master’s runs a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six. Pre-PhD runs a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four. Full-time PhD runs a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten. All programmes combine coursework and research.
How to Apply for KWASU Postgraduate Admission
- Visit kwasu.edu.ng for current entry requirements, then follow the link to the online application.
- A previous cycle’s application fee was ₦30,000; confirm the current figure on the portal, since we couldn’t pull a fresh number directly from the university’s page.
- Arrange for your official Bachelor’s or Master’s transcript to be sent to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Kwara State University, Malete.
Payment is typically by Interswitch MasterCard or Verve card. Apply through portal.kwasu.edu.ng, or contact the postgraduate office at postgraduate@kwasu.edu.ng or +234 803 191 5699.
Is the KWASU Postgraduate Form Out for 2026/2027?
Reportedly yes, based on a dated report from this admission cycle, though the university’s own postgraduate admissions page didn’t give us a specific deadline or fee to independently confirm. Check the portal directly before paying, and don’t trust an old, hardcoded deadline you might see elsewhere.
Questions? Drop them in the comments below.
Getting Through KWASU Postgraduate’s Screening Process Smoothly
Submitting the form with the correct details and clearing the ₦30,000 fee through the link above keeps your KWASU Postgraduate application for 2026/2027 on record. Details such as cut-off scores or deadlines can be revised by the school, so always confirm the current requirements on the official page before you submit.
Acting before the deadline and confirming each detail helps you avoid the delays that affect candidates who submit late or with errors.