UNIPORT Invites Applications for 2025/2026 Post-Graduate Programmes

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has officially opened applications for admission into its graduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session, inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply across various faculties.

Faculty of Humanities

• Comparative Literature

  • M.A. Comparative Literature
    • Requirement: Minimum Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Literature; English graduates must have at least two years’ academic exposure to French or another international language.
    • African Language requirement: Candidates deficient in African language skills must complete a relevant course in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies.
  • Ph.D Comparative Literature
    • Requirement: M.A. in Literature or related discipline; minimum CGPA 3.50; 60% pass in admission interview.

• Department of Theatre Arts

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  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Theatre & Media Arts
    • Requirement: First degree in Humanities or other disciplines.
  • M.A. Theatre Arts
    • Requirement: Minimum Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Theatre Arts.
  • Ph.D Theatre Arts
    • Requirement: M.A. in Theatre Arts; areas of specialization include Theatre History, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Play Directing, Radio/Television, Stand-up Comedy, Theatre Management, Events Management, Stage Acting, Arts Administration, Dance and Choreography, Technical Theatre, Costume Design & Make-up.

• Department of English Studies

  • M.A. & Ph.D in Literature (Theory of Literature, African Literature, African Oral Literature)
  • M.A. & Ph.D in English Language (Applied English Linguistics, ESL, Discourse Analysis/Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Phonology)
    • Requirement for M.A.: Minimum Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or equivalent.
    • Requirement for Ph.D.: M.A. in English Studies or related discipline; CGPA ≥ 3.50; admission interview required.

To see the full list of the available programmes and their respective requirements, click on this link ???? https://www.uniport.edu.ng/latest-info/application-for-admission-into-graduate-programmes-in-the-2025-2026-session/

General Admission Requirements

• O/Level: Credit passes in English and Mathematics; exemptions apply for pre-2012 candidates in certain faculties.
• PGD Programmes: First degree required; minimum Second Class Honours or Upper Credit for HND holders.
• Master’s Programmes: Minimum Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in relevant discipline; specific requirements for M.Ed. and MBA candidates.
• Ph.D Programmes: Master’s Degree with minimum CGPA 3.50; admission based on interview; coursework and qualifying exams required.
• MD/MS Programmes: MBBS graduates with at least five years post-degree experience or confirmed academic staff; additional professional qualification or M.Sc required.

Application Procedure

• Pay application fee of ₦15,000 online at designated banks (U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank, First Bank, Sterling Bank).
• Download application form via SGS APPLICATION.
• Submit two copies of degree/postgraduate diploma certificates, NYSC discharge/exemption certificate, O’Level results, birth certificate/affidavit of age, marriage certificate/newspaper publication of name change (if applicable), local government identification letter, and payment receipt to the Documentation Unit of the School of Graduate Studies.

Contact Information

• Graduate Studies Officer, School of Graduate Studies – UNIPORT: 09062546997
• Abuja Liaison Office: 08037086089
• Lagos Liaison Office: 08023415448

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025