Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has opened applications for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The official notice from the University’s Postgraduate College invites applications for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, MPhil/PhD, PhD, MBA and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programmes, among others.
The application form costs ₦20,000. Applicants are required to pay through the Postgraduate College Remita payment platform using an ATM or Nigerian debit card, then complete the application through the official postgraduate portal.
Deadline warning: UNIOSUN’s notice says applications close eight weeks from the date of the advertisement. The notice is dated 25 August 2026, so eight weeks falls on about 20 October 2026. Treat that as a calculated guide, not a separately published fixed closing date, and confirm the portal status before submitting.
UNIOSUN postgraduate admission at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| University | Osun State University, Osogbo |
| Session | 2026/2027 academic session |
| Application | Postgraduate programmes |
| Application fee | ₦20,000 |
| Payment platform | Postgraduate College Remita platform |
| Advertisement date | 25 August 2026 |
| Closing instruction | Eight weeks from the date of advertisement |
| Application portal | portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng |
Programmes available
The official notice lists postgraduate options across a wide range of academic areas, including Agricultural Production and Management, Business Administration, Education, the sciences, social sciences, humanities, law-related programmes and other university departments.
Depending on the discipline, applicants may apply for a PGD, academic or professional Master’s degree, MPhil/PhD, PhD, MBA or DBA. The notice also lists specialist options such as Migration Studies and several business and management pathways.
Do not choose a programme only because its title sounds familiar. Read the full official programme list, check the entry qualification for that programme and confirm that your previous degree or diploma matches the discipline before paying the application fee.
General requirements for all applicants
UNIOSUN’s postgraduate admission notice states that applicants must generally be graduates of Osun State University, another university or another institution such as a polytechnic approved by the University Senate. Applicants must also possess at least five O’Level credit passes, including English Language and four other relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
The notice gives a stricter rule for programmes in the Faculty of Law: the required five relevant O’Level credits must be obtained at one sitting. Applicants should therefore check the programme-specific conditions rather than applying the general two-sitting rule to every course.
There is an additional certificate warning for older results. Candidates with O’Level examination results obtained up to 2018 must present their original certificates for screening; statements of result or result slips will not be accepted for that category under the published notice.
PGD entry requirements
Candidates seeking admission into a Postgraduate Diploma programme must have at least a third-class Bachelor’s degree or a Lower Credit Higher National Diploma (HND), according to the official notice.
Before applying, compare the discipline on your degree or HND with the entry requirements for the particular PGD programme. A qualification that meets the grade threshold may still need to be in a relevant subject area.
Master’s degree requirements
For academic Master’s programmes, the notice requires at least a Second Class Lower degree. Candidates with a Third Class degree may be considered where they also hold a relevant postgraduate diploma with a weighted average of not less than 60 percent.
The notice also says candidates with a Lower Credit HND and a relevant postgraduate diploma with a weighted average of at least 60 percent may be considered. Applicants with lower degree classifications may be considered for Professional Master’s programmes, subject to the University’s requirements.
These rules are minimum guidance from the published notice. A department may request additional documents, a relevant academic background or other conditions. Read the full programme details before submitting.
PhD, MPhil/PhD and DBA requirements
Applicants for PhD programmes must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum weighted average of 60 percent or a CGPA of 3.50, as stated by the University.
The Doctor of Business Administration has additional conditions. The notice requires an MBA with a weighted average of not less than 60 percent and a minimum Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree. It also describes routes for candidates with an HND, professional qualifications or a relevant postgraduate diploma, subject to the stated conditions and any mandatory postgraduate study required by the University.
Because doctoral and professional programmes can have discipline-specific expectations, prospective applicants should contact the Postgraduate College if the qualification route is unusual or if their transcript uses a grading scale different from the one in the notice.
How to apply for UNIOSUN postgraduate admission
- Read the official 2026/2027 postgraduate admission notice and identify the programme and qualification level you want.
- Prepare accurate personal, academic and O’Level information. Check that your names and dates match the documents you will use.
- Open the official UNIOSUN Postgraduate application portal.
- Follow the portal instructions to generate the payment transaction through the Postgraduate College Remita platform.
- Pay the officially stated ₦20,000 application fee with an ATM or Nigerian debit card. Keep the Remita receipt and transaction details.
- Complete the online form carefully, selecting the correct programme and entering your academic history exactly as shown on your records.
- Upload or provide the documents requested by the portal, including certificates, result evidence and other supporting materials where required.
- Review every field before submitting. Save and print the completed application or acknowledgement page if the portal provides the option.
- Keep checking the official Postgraduate College website and the email or contact details supplied in the notice for screening or next-stage instructions.
Use only the official domain and payment route. If a person sends a different account number, promises guaranteed admission or asks for your password, stop and verify with the Postgraduate College.
Documents and checks to prepare
The exact upload fields may differ by programme, but applicants should organise their records before starting the form. Prepare your degree or HND certificate, transcript information, O’Level evidence, identification details and any professional or postgraduate qualification relevant to the programme.
Applicants with older O’Level results should pay special attention to the original-certificate requirement. Candidates for Master’s and doctoral programmes should also confirm that their degree classification, weighted average or CGPA meets the published threshold. Where the notice asks for an official transcript, arrange for it to be sent through the required channel and before any stated screening or session deadline.
Do not upload an altered document or use a qualification that cannot be verified. The University’s notice says that applicants must meet the stated conditions, and the application information may be checked during the admission process.
Deadline and practical advice
The official notice does not state a calendar date such as 20 October in its closing-date field. It says the application closes eight weeks from the date of the advertisement. Since the notice is dated 25 August 2026, applicants can use 20 October 2026 as a planning estimate, but they should submit earlier and rely on the live portal or a later official update if the University changes the window.
At the current publication time, the calculated window is well beyond the seven-day minimum for a time-sensitive story. That does not make it safe to postpone. Payment problems, incorrect uploads, transcript delays or a busy portal can reduce the time available to complete the form.
Make a personal checklist: eligibility confirmed, programme selected, documents ready, Remita payment saved, form submitted and acknowledgement printed. A payment receipt alone is not proof that the application form was successfully submitted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing the wrong qualification level: PGD, Master’s and PhD requirements are different.
- Ignoring programme-specific requirements: meeting the general grade threshold does not automatically make every programme suitable.
- Using an unofficial payment route: start payment from the official portal and keep the Remita receipt.
- Waiting for the calculated deadline: the notice uses an eight-week instruction, so apply early.
- Submitting mismatched details: names, dates and qualifications should agree across the application and supporting records.
- Assuming admission is guaranteed: completing the form only makes you an applicant; selection remains subject to the University’s process.
Official links
- UNIOSUN official 2026/2027 postgraduate admission notice
- UNIOSUN Postgraduate application portal
- UNIOSUN Postgraduate College news page
- UNIOSUN official e-portal directory
Frequently asked questions
Is the UNIOSUN postgraduate form for 2026/2027 out?
Yes. The University’s Postgraduate College published an official notice dated 25 August 2026 inviting applications for postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.
How much is the UNIOSUN postgraduate application form?
The official notice states that the application form costs ₦20,000, payable through the Postgraduate College Remita payment platform using an ATM or Nigerian debit card.
What is the closing date?
The notice says applications close eight weeks from the date of the advertisement. The notice date is 25 August 2026, which gives an estimated 20 October 2026 planning date. Confirm the live portal and any later official notice before submitting.
What is the minimum requirement for a UNIOSUN Master’s programme?
The published general rule requires at least a Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree. Some alternative routes involving a Third Class degree or Lower Credit HND plus a relevant postgraduate diploma with a 60 percent weighted average are also described in the official notice.
What is the PhD entry requirement?
The notice says PhD applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum weighted average of 60 percent or a CGPA of 3.50.
Can a polytechnic graduate apply?
Yes, the notice recognises applicants from approved polytechnics and describes HND-based routes for PGD and some Master’s or DBA pathways, subject to the stated grade and programme conditions.
Where should I apply?
Use the official portal at portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng and read the Postgraduate College notice before paying.
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