Postgraduate Admission

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Postgraduate Admission

Postgraduate admission at Joseph Ayo Babalola University is administered by the College of Postgraduate Studies in line with the overall academic policies and objectives of the university overseen by the Principal Officers, the board of the Postgraduate College and the directive of the National Universities Commission. The college is headed by a Dean. The university’s postgraduate college produces alumni on an annual basis who are responsible for the growth of the nation and their community across different fields and disciplines.

Masters Degree Admission Requirements

Candidates for Masters degree programmes must possess the following:

1. Five O-level credits in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

2. First degree in the cognate field from Joseph Ayo Babalola University or any other recognised university with a minimum of second-class honours or postgraduate diploma in cognate area from any recognised institution of learning with a CGPA not less than 4.0 on a 5-point scale.

3. Candidates for admission into Food Science and Technology (Master of Science) who graduated with a minimum of second class lower division in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering or any other related disciplines may be considered but such candidates will be required to make up for deficiencies as appropriate.

4. A graduate with a bachelor of science degree in Insurance and Actuarial Science may be considered for master of Business Administration with an option in Insurance and Risk Management.

5. A postgraduate degree in Architecture qualifies for admission into a master of science degree programme in Architecture. A candidate other than a graduate of Joseph Ayo Babalola University must produce evidence of industrial training totalling a minimum period of six months.

6. Candidates will be required to take an oral or written interview.

Method of Application

Application forms can be obtained from our Academic Office at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, kilometre 36, Ilesha Akure Road, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State or any of under listed designated centres on presentation of #10,000 bank draft drawn in favour of Joseph Ayo Babalola University. All drafts must carry the full names of applicants on the reverse side.

1. Christ Apostolic Church, General Secretariat, Oba Isaac Akinyele Complex, Anlugbua, Bashorun, Ibadan, Oyo State.

2. Jospeh Ayo Babalola University Akure Office, Olukayode House, Oshinle Junction, Oluwatuyi Road, Akure, Ondo State.

3. Joseph Ayo Babalola Uuniversity Lagos Office, 50, Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi, Lagos State.

4. Atanda Continuing Education Centre, Oluyole Estate, South West, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.

5. CAC, DCC Headquarters, Stadium/Games Village, beside VIO Office, Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

6. Christolad Bookshop, Shop 4, Ibukun-Oluwa Shopping Complex, Opposite City Stadium, Omo-West Area, Osogbo, Osun State.

7. Christ Apostolic Church DCC Headquarters, 25, Umuduru Street, Mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Postgraduate Diploma Admission Requirements

Candidates for an O-level postgraduate diploma must possess the following:

1. Five O level credits in relevant subjects including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

2. Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a cognate field from a recognised institution, or a minimum of a third-class third-class degree from a recognised university.