Applications are open for University of Port Harcourt‘s 2026/2027 intake, with candidates paying ₦25,000.00 to process their form through the official channel.
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.
UNIPORT IITD Courses
- Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in International Trade and Development.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in International Trade and Development
- Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Customs Administration/Border Management.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Ports Management and Maritime Administration.
- Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Shipping and Maritime Security.
- Ph.D Programme in Trade and Development Finance
Duration of UNIPORT IITD Programme
The duration of the Programme for PGD and M.Sc is 12 calendar months. The duration for the Ph.D is a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
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UNIPORT IITD Admission Requirements
- PGD Programme in International Trade and Development: Candidates must possess a good honours degree in any of the following fields from a recognized university: Economics, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, History, Geography, or related field or Law not lower than 3rd Class. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized institutions and who passed with a minimum of upper credit are also eligible for admission.
- M.Sc Programme in International Trade and Development: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Foreign Languages, Accounting, History, Marketing, Management, Geography, or a related field or Law from recognized institutions. However, candidates in the trade-related industry with at least five years of working experience with degrees outside the disciplines mentioned above can also be considered for admission into the programme. A CGPA of not less than 2.50 points on a five (5) point scale of the University of Port Harcourt or other institutions recognized by the Senate.
- M.Sc Programme in Customs Administration/Border Management, Ports Management, Maritime Administration, and Shipping and Maritime Security: Candidates must possess a good bachelor’s degree in any field of the Social Sciences or Management Sciences. Also, a good degree in some selected fields in the Arts/Humanities, including History, International Relations, Law, etc., with a CGPA of not less than second class lower on a 5-point scale from a reputable University, shall be considered.
A good degree in Education or Business with cognate work experience in Customs, Immigration, Navy, Nigerian Port Authority, or any trade-related industry with at least 7 years of working experience. Third Class Honours Degree in any of the above fields and evidence of Post Graduate Diploma in relevant fields shall be considered. A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in a related field of study and evidence of Post Graduate Diploma in relevant fields shall be considered. - Ph.D Programme in Trade and Development Finance: Candidates should possess the Institute’s M.Sc Degree in International Trade and Development with at least a CGPA of 3.50. Applicants with M.Sc Degrees in Economics, Marketing, Management, Accounting, International Finance, International Relations, or Mathematics with a CGPA of 3.50 will also be considered for admission into the programme.
How to Apply for UNIPORT IITD Admission Form
Application Forms can be obtained online. Log on to www.uniport.edu.ng or from the Institute’s Office (Institute of International Trade and Development, Delta Park, University of Port Harcourt) on presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable application fee of ₦25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand naira) only.
Payment can be made at Uniport – Choba Microfinance Bank Ltd.
Account No: 1528022304,
Account Name: Institute of International Trade and Development or Fidelity Bank,
or
Account No: 4110029257,
Account Name: Institute of International Trade and Development.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS: Completed Application Forms, academic transcripts, two reference letters and other relevant documents must be returned to the Director, Institute of International Trade and Development, Delta Park, the University of Port Harcourt.
For further inquiries, please contact:
+2348037046894, +2348160516813, +23408036753501
E-mail: iitd@uniport.edu.ng
Getting Through UNIPORT IITD Graduate Programme’s Screening Process Smoothly
Submitting the form with the correct details and clearing the ₦25,000.00 fee through the link above keeps your UNIPORT IITD Graduate Programme application for 2026/2027 on record. 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.