Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES

Programmes are available across various faculties and departments in the University, including:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
• Master of Science (M.Sc)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Candidates must:

• Meet the matriculation requirements of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University or any other University recognized by its Senate.
• Have at least a 3rd Class degree in any field.
• Hold good grades in non-first degree qualifications acceptable to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, such as HND, FIRST, HMLT, ACA, AIB, etc. Those with Lower Credit in these qualifications must have at least five years of relevant working experience.
• Master of Science (M.Sc)

Candidates must:

• Meet the matriculation requirements for their individual Universities, which includes 5 O'level credits (including English Language and Mathematics for those who had their O'level after 2013).
• Have at least a 2nd Class Lower Division from an approved University.
• Have a PGD at Credit level pass (i.e., 3.0 on a 5.0 point scale) or 60% on weighted percentage average.
• Those with Professional Masters Degrees must conform to the above requirements.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Candidates must:

• Have five (5) Credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and one Science subject at O'level, or as approved by the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies, for those who had their O'level after 2013.
• Have a Masters Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 point scale or 60% on weighted average.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To apply, interested candidates should: 1. Visit the university's postgraduate application portal at https://pg.apply.coou.edu.ng.

2. Pay the prescribed application fee.

3. Complete the online application form.

4. Upload relevant documents.

CLOSING DATE

The sale and submission of application forms will close six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For more information, contact:

School of Postgraduate Studies,

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,

Anambra State. Email: postgraduate@coou.edu.ng Phone: 08036723693, 07035305771, 08037834171.

Signed:

Prof. Osita Chiaghanam

Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies.