SLU Postgraduate Form 2026/2027 Is Out [UPDATED]

Sule Lamido University (SLU) Postgraduate Admission Form For 2026/2027 Academic Session is now on sale. The form cost N20,000. The closing date is on Sunday, 19th July, 2026.

Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, heralds the commencement of its postgraduate programme admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. If you’re aspiring to further your studies at a postgraduate level, SLU offers a wide array of courses tailored to your academic and professional development.

This post provides a detailed walkthrough of the admission requirements, application process, and key steps to ensure a successful application.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Computing and Information Technology

Department of Computer Science

▪ Master of Science in Computer Science
▪ PhD in Computer Science
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Faculty of Education

Department of Education

▪ Master in Education
▪ PhD in Education
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Faculty of Humanities

Department of Islamic Studies

▪ Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
▪ PhD in Islamic Studies
▪ Postgraduate Diploma Islamic Studies

Department of Arabic

▪ Master of Arts in Arabic
▪ PhD in Arabic
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Arabic

Department of English and Literary Studies

▪ Master of Arts in English
▪ PhD in English
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in English

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

▪ Master of Science in Biology
▪ PhD in Biology
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Biology (PGDB)

Department of Chemistry

▪ Master of Science in Chemistry
▪ PhD in Chemistry
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry

Department of Physics

▪ Master of Science in Physics
▪ PhD in Physics
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Physics (PGDP)

Department of Mathematics

▪ Master of Science in Mathematics
▪ PhD in Mathematics
▪ Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

▪ A candidate seeking admission into a Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree (at least 3rd Class Degree or higher) or a Higher National Diploma (at least Lower Credit) or its equivalent (provided the university matriculation requirement is satisfied).

▪ Such a candidate should have the relevant post-qualification experience as may be prescribed from time to time.

▪ However, OND plus a professional qualification and HD are not equivalent to HND.

Masters’ Degree Programmes

A candidate seeking admission into the Academic Master’s Degree Programme must hold:

▪ A minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Degree with a CGPA not below 2.75 on the scale of 0.00 – 5.00 of Sule Lamido University, or any other recognized University (provided the university matriculation requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.

▪ A minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with a CGPA of 2.40 – 2.74 on a scale of 0.00 – 5.00 of Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa or any other recognized university and a Postgraduate diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (Merit) on a scale of 0.00 – 5.00 (provided the University Matriculation Requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.

▪ A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 and a HND with Upper Credit from any recognized institution.

▪ Any other qualifications deemed by the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate to be equivalent to (i), (ii) or (iii) above.

PhD Degree Programmes

▪ A candidate who seeks admission into the degree of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme must hold an academic Master’s degree of Sule Lamido University or any other recognized University and satisfy the conditions in (i) to (iv) above.

▪ The CGPA of the Masters Programme should be at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00.

How to Apply for SLU Postgraduate Admission

▪ Begin your journey by applying to your chosen programme and specialization (where applicable).

▪ Make sure to fill out the application form accurately.

▪ Note that your email and phone number will be used throughout your application.

Login

▪ After applying, log in to your newly created account to access and manage your application process.

Dashboard Overview Login

▪ The dashboard is your application’s home.

▪ Here, you’ll find updates, notifications, and access to all application features.

Application Payment

▪ Make the necessary N20,000 payment for your application to proceed.

▪ This step is crucial for the processing of your application.

Complete Your Profile

▪ Fill in your personal and contact details accurately.

▪ Your profile information is vital for your application evaluation.

O Levels

▪ Enter your O Level results.

▪ Ensure the information is correct and complete.

A Levels

▪ Provide your A Level result.

▪ Ensure the information is correct and complete.

Academic History

▪ Detail your previous academic endeavors.

▪ Indicate your highest academic qualification.

▪ Accuracy and completeness are crucial.

Employment History

▪ List your employment history (if any).

Document Uploads

▪ Upload O levels, A level and highest academic qualifications documents.

▪ The documents are vital for the admission process.

Transcript Request

▪ Request and submit your academic transcript.

▪ Use the academic transcript request form.

Application Processing Payment

▪ Make the necessary N20,000 payment for your admission processing.

Acknowledgement Slip

▪ After making the admission processing payment, download and keep your acknowledgement slip.

▪ It may be required for future reference.

Admission Acceptance Payment

▪ After gaining admission, make the necessary N20,000 payment for your admission acceptance.

Provisional Admission Letter

▪ After making the admission acceptance payment, download and keep your provisional admissions letter.

▪ It may be required for future reference.

Enquiries

All enquiries should be directed to:

▪ admissions.spgs@slu.edu.ng

Signed

▪ Uba Alhaji Idris, MCAI, FIPMA, ANUPA
▪ Secretary
▪ School of Postgraduate Studies
▪ Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa.