UNIOSUN Gets NUC Approval for Six New Postgraduate Programmes

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence six new full-time postgraduate programmes in the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval expands opportunities for advanced studies and research in education and engineering.

In a statement issued by the university's Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the institution disclosed that the newly approved programmes had been integrated into its postgraduate application portal and were available to eligible candidates in the ongoing admission exercise.

The six programmes comprise four doctoral degrees and two Master of Engineering degrees. They are:

1. PhD in English Language Education
2. PhD in Measurement and Evaluation
3. PhD in Chemical Engineering
4. PhD in Agricultural Engineering
5. M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering
6. M.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, described the approval as a significant milestone in the university's efforts to expand postgraduate education, strengthen research capacity and develop highly skilled professionals.

He said the new programmes would create more opportunities for qualified candidates to pursue advanced academic training while reinforcing the university's commitment to research, innovation and national development.

Professor Adebooye added that the expansion aligns with the institution's vision of delivering quality university education and developing specialised expertise to address emerging challenges across critical sectors.

The Vice-Chancellor urged eligible candidates to take advantage of the opportunity by applying through the university's official postgraduate application portal.

Prospective applicants can access admission requirements and application procedures through:

https://portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng/apply