OAU Postgraduate Courses and Fees 2024/2025
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) offers a diverse array of postgraduate courses, including diplomas, masters, and PhD programs. Prospective students can expect rigorous academic standards and a supportive learning environment.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) continues to maintain its esteemed reputation as a leading public educational institution, offering a wide array of postgraduate programs. For prospective students seeking to further their studies, here's a comprehensive guide to the OAU postgraduate courses available for the 2024/2025 academic session.
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Postgraduate education at OAU commenced in 1964 with the establishment of its first postgraduate program in pharmacy. Today, the university offers an extensive range of postgraduate courses across all faculties. With enrollment nearing 5,000 students, OAU provides programs encompassing 16 Postgraduate Diplomas, 106 Masters degrees, 32 Master of Philosophy, and 80 Doctor of Philosophy programs.
Prospective students aiming for postgraduate studies at OAU must fulfill certain criteria, including possession of a Bachelor's degree in arts, letters, philosophy, or science from an accredited university. Minimum academic standing of second-class lower division or a grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) for admission to master's degrees is required. Second class upper division is required for admission to Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and MPhil or master's degree with a research thesis in the relevant field for admission to a doctorate degree.
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OAU offers a diverse range of postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates, Masters Degrees, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates are short-duration programs designed to provide specialized knowledge and skills in fields such as Financial Management, Management Studies, Public Administration, International Relations, and Local Government Studies. Master's programs cover a wide spectrum of disciplines, including Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Science, Arts, Education, Fine Arts, and Law. OAU provides research-based PhD programs across various disciplines, enabling students to conduct independent, original research in their chosen fields.
The OAU postgraduate school fees vary depending on the course of study. New students in certain faculties are expected to pay different fees from returning students. For instance, new students in the arts, law, and humanity faculty will pay N151,200, while returning students will pay N89,200. Similarly, fresh students in the College of Health Sciences and Pharmacy faculties will pay N190,200, while returning students will pay N128,200.
Prospective students can apply for admission through the University's online portal, with announcements regarding application availability typically made around June each year. Additionally, OAU offers various forms of financial support, including fellowships, research grants, and allowances to support academic staff pursuing postgraduate education.
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With its commitment to academic excellence and research, Obafemi Awolowo University remains a top choice for those seeking to advance their studies and make meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
