IBBUL Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has commenced the sale of postgraduate admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session. Prospective postgraduate students can now apply for various postgraduate programmes offered across multiple faculties.
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Available Postgraduate Programmes
IBBU typically offers postgraduate programmes in the following categories:
1. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- PGD in Agricultural Economics
- PGD in Animal Production
- PGD in Crop Production
- PGD in Public Policy & Administration (PGDPPA)
- PGD in Management and related areas
2. Master’s Programmes (M.Sc, MBA, MPPA, MISD, etc.)
- M.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- M.Sc. Animal Production
- M.Sc. Crop Production
- Master’s in Public Policy & Administration
- Master’s in International Studies & Diplomacy
- Master’s in Sociology (with specializations)
- MBA with options like Accounting & Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, etc.
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
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Ph.D. in disciplines relevant to the master’s programmes, where candidates must complete coursework and research with a thesis requirement.
Note: Some Management and MBA programmes are held at the IBB University Suleja Campus.
Admission Requirements
The general entry requirements vary depending on the programme sought:
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Third Class from a recognized institution
- HND (for relevant fields) with Lower Credit
- NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate
- Minimum of 5 O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics
- Other qualifications acceptable to the University Senate may be considered
Master’s Degree (M.Sc, MBA, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division from a recognized institution
- NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate
- Minimum of 5 O’Level credits including English and Mathematics
- Some programmes (e.g., English/Literature) may require subject-specific O’Level credits
- Candidates with a Third Class degree or Upper Credit HND plus a relevant PGD (with a strong CGPA) may be considered
Ph.D. Degree
- A relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from IBBU or other recognized institutions
- Candidates with a minimum CGPA of 4.00/5.00 (or equivalent) may qualify for direct Ph.D. entry; those with slightly lower CGPA may be considered for M.Phil/Ph.D. transfer
The minimum durations for postgraduate programmes are typically at least 18 months for master’s and 36+ months for Ph.D. candidates.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
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Visit the official postgraduate portal:
http://portals.ibbu.edu.ng/pgapp/ -
Create an account and complete the application form online.
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Pay the application fee: The form fee is typically around N17,800–N20,300 (plus bank charges).
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Provide accurate contact information for yourself and your referees.
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Submit required documents such as degree certificates, transcripts, NYSC certificate, and O’Level results.
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Prepare for a written test or screening: Candidates may be required to sit for a postgraduate screening test on a date to be announced.
Checking Postgraduate Admission Status
After application and screening, applicants can check their admission status via IBBU’s postgraduate admission status portal:
👉 https://portals.ibbu.edu.ng/pgreg/admission
Once admitted, postgraduate students can also access the online registration portal for course registration, timetable, and results:
👉 https://portals.ibbu.edu.ng/pgreg
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FAQs: IBBU Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027
1. When is the IBBU postgraduate admission form for 2026/2027 available?
The online sale of postgraduate forms has commenced for the 2026/2027 academic session on the university’s postgraduate application portal.
2. What programmes can I apply for?
IBBU offers PGD, Master’s (M.Sc, MBA, MPPA, MISD), and Ph.D. programmes across Agriculture, Management, Social Sciences, and related fields.
3. What are the general entry requirements?
Requirements include a recognized bachelor’s degree (with minimum qualification depending on the programme), NYSC documentation, and five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
4. How much is the application form?
The postgraduate application form usually costs between N17,800 and N20,300 (plus bank charges).
5. How do I check my admission status?
After submitting your application, you can check your postgraduate admission status on the IBBU PG admission portal at https://portals.ibbu.edu.ng/pgreg/admission
