Niger Delta University (NDU) has opened its admission form for 2026/2027, and candidates are required to pay a fee of N30,000.00 as part of the application process.
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.
NDU Postgraduate Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The criteria for admission into the PGD programs will be as follows:
- All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements, including a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the O’ level.
- A candidate with at least a third-class degree in the relevant field from an approved University.
- HND holders with a minimum credit level pass from recognized institutions.
Masters Programme
The criteria for admission to the above programs will be as follows:
- All candidates must meet the matriculation requirements 33
- Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in the candidate’s application area with at least second-class honors (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized university or CGPA of at least 3.50/4.00 on a 5.00-point scale for appropriate faculties. The CGPA requirement for Biochemistry is 3.00, while the requirement for Biological Sciences is 2.75
- Candidates with a PGD at credit level pass.
Masters/Ph.D. Program
All candidates must:
- Meet matriculation requirements
- Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in the candidate’s area of application with at least second-class honors (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized.
- Possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.20 on a 5.00-point scale as applicable.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
All candidates must:
Meet matriculation requirements
- Possess a relevant/ appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in the candidate’s area of application with at least second-class honors (Lower Division) from an approved/recognized.
- Possess a Master’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.50/ 4.00 on a 5.00-point scale as applicable.
- Ph.D. in Reproductive Health: In addition to other requirements, holders of Full Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and holders of Part 1 Fellowship are eligible for admission on conditions specified in the prospectus/ brochure
Application /Additional Admission Requirements
- Academic transcript of past qualification (PGD, MSc, Ph.D.) with forwarding letter signed by an authorized officer of the institution and sent by confidential cover to the Dean, Postgraduate School, Niger Delta University. Candidates are advised to write to the school where they graduated for a transcript immediately after they purchase and submit the form to avoid late submission of transcripts.
- Two referees, one of which must be an academic referee (Lecturer who taught the candidate in the former school, Project/ thesis Supervisor, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption/Exclusion Letter. ( Candidates awaiting NYSC Discharge certificate can apply, provided the certificate would be ready at the time of registration)
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Duration of NDU Postgraduate Programme
Full-Time
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programs: PGD shall run for a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters
- Masters (MSc) Programmes: Masters programs shall run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program: Doctor of Philosophy shall be a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
Part-Time
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programs: PGD program shall run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters
- Masters (MSc)) Programs: Masters programs shall run for a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs: Doctor of Philosophy program shall be a minimum of ten semesters and a maximum of twelve semesters.
Duration for Part-Time MBA/ MPA
- The duration for the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Public Administration (MPA) is a minimum of four semesters.
NOTE: PART-TIME PROGRAMMES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTIES OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
How to Apply for NDU Postgraduate Admission Form
Purchase the Application Form at ndufees.com for the sum of Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) only. Go to postgraduate.nduportal.com and click on admissions.
Then click on the application. Enter your mobile phone number and payment receipt number. Fill out the form CORRECTLY, upload all necessary documents, AND CONFIRM the UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS. Print out the application form.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE N30,000.00 APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE
Duration of Sale and Upload of Documents
The admission portal would be open for applications on MARCH 1ST 2026 and close on JULY 1ST 2026.
The Portal would close by 12 MID-NIGHT ON JUNE 20TH, 2022, FOR the SALE OF FORMS, AND JULY 1ST, 2022, FOR UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS (Academic credentials, NYSC Discharge, Exclusion or Exemption Certificate, Birth Certificate/Age Declaration, and other documents as may be appropriate).
Finishing Your NDU Postgraduate Application Without Delay
Completing the form through the official channel above and paying the N30,000.00 fee is what gets your NDU Postgraduate application into the system for 2026/2027. 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.