UNIPORT ACE-CEFOR Announces 2025/2026 M.Sc. and Ph.D. Admissions in Oilfield Chemicals Research

The World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE-CEFOR), University of Port Harcourt, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its 2025/2026 M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.

Established in 2013, ACE-CEFOR is dedicated to advancing quality postgraduate training and manpower development in Africa, with a focus on sustainable solutions for the petroleum and allied industries. The Centre’s internationally accredited graduate programmes aim to equip students with the technical expertise and research capacity needed to address the continent’s energy and environmental challenges.

Available Ph.D. Programmes
Doctoral degree programmes are open in the following areas:

• Petroleum Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum/Energy Economics
• Geology/Geosciences
• Pure and Industrial Chemistry
• Plant Science and Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Process Engineering
• Environmental Technology and Management
• Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Oilfield Biology
• Oilfield Chemistry
• Offshore Oilfield Science and Blue Economy

Available M.Sc. Programmes

• Oilfield Chemistry
• Oilfield Biology
• Offshore Oilfield Science and Blue Economy
• Process Engineering

Admission Requirements

• Ph.D.: Applicants must hold a relevant M.Sc. degree from the University of Port Harcourt or any accredited institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale, and not less than 3.0 in their first degree.
• M.Sc.: Applicants must possess a relevant first degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.
  All applicants must also have at least a credit pass in Mathematics and English Language at O’Level.

Duration of Programmes

• Ph.D.: 36 calendar months of intensive coursework and industry-focused research.
• M.Sc.: 12 calendar months of modular taught courses and industry-based project work.

Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of ₦50,000 (for Nigerian applicants) or US$100 (for international applicants) is payable to:
UBA PLC, Account Number: 1025860480

How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit www.aceuniport.org or www.aceceforuniport.edu.ng to complete the online application form. Completed forms, along with supporting documents and proof of payment, must be submitted to:

The Centre Leader, ACE-CEFOR Office, Opposite Choba Police Station, East-West Road, University of Port Harcourt, on or before November 30, 2025.

For Enquiries:
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