FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Form 2024/2025 Application Portal

Filed in School News by on January 22, 2024

FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Form: Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, FUNAI postgraduate admission application form for the 2024/2025 academic session is yet to be announced. This page covers full instructions and guidelines for FUNAI postgraduate application 2024.

FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Form

FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Form 2024

The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-alike Ikwo School of Postgraduate Studies has announced the sale of FUNAI postgraduate admission forms for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Admission at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, generally known as FUNAI, is open to postgraduate applicants. FUNAI PG forms cost N15,000.00.

All Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed programmes (full-time, part-time and weekend) in the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, for the 2024/2025 academic session.

FUNAI Postgraduate Programmes & Duration

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Department of Anatomy:

  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Anatomy

Faculty of Humanities

Department of History and Strategic Studies:

  • M.A. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • History and Strategic Studies (Economic History, Social History, Political History, Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies and Diaspora Studies).
  • PGD in Peace, Conflict, and Strategic Studies

Department of Languages and Linguistics:

  • PGD and M.A Programmes
  • French
  • Igbo
  • Ph.D. Program

Department of English and Literary Studies

  • PGD, M.A and Ph.D. Programmes
  • English and Literary Studies (Discourse Analysis, African Literature, Theory and Criticism, Gender Studies, Phonology, Semantics, English for Specific Purposes, Syntax and Stylistics).

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

  • PGD and M.A Programmes
  • Fine and Applied Arts (Graphics, Sculpture, and Art history)

Faculty of Science:

Department of Biology/Microbiology/Biotechnology

  • PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Biology (Environmental Biology, Plant Pathology, and Parasitology
  • Microbiology (Medical Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Bacteriology, and Virology).
  • PGD and M.Sc. Programmes
  • Biotechnology

Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

  • PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental and Analytical Chemistry).
  • Biochemistry (Medical, Nutritional, Environmental, Molecular Biology and Enzymology).

Department of Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Informatics

  • PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Mathematics

Department of Physics/Geology/Geophysics:

  • PGD and M.Sc.
  • Applied Geophysics
  • Physics (Acoustics and Engineering Physics).

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

  • Department of Accountancy/Business Administration/Banking and Finance:
  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Accountancy (Management Accounting, Taxation, Forensic, Audit and Public Sector).
  • Business Administration (Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management, Productions and Operations Management).

Department of Economics and Development Studies:

  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Economics and Development Studies (Econometrics, Micro Economics and Fiscal Policy).</p>
  • Department of Psychology

Department of Sociology/Criminology and Security Studies:

  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Sociology (Industrial Sociology, Criminology, and Sociology of Development).

Department of Political Science:

  • M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
  • Political Science (International Relations, Local Government Administration, Political Philosophy and Political Economy).

Duration:

  1. Postgraduate Diploma
  • (Full-Time) – Two Semesters (Minimum)
  • (Part-Time) – Three Semesters (Minimum)

2. Master’s Degree

  • (Full-Time) – Three Semesters (Minimum)
  • (Part-Time) – Five Semesters (Minimum)

3. Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

  • (Full-Time) – Six Semesters (Minimum)
  • (Part-Time) – Eight Semesters (Minimum)

FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Here are the general entry requirements for FUNAI Postgraduate:

Candidates for admission into any postgraduate programme of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State must have obtained at least five (5) credits

Not more than two sittings in WASC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB including English Language. In addition, candidates seeking admission into the Faculties of Science; Basic Medical Sciences; and Management and Social Sciences must have a credit pass in Mathematics.

Candidates shall also possess the minimum entry requirements for admission into the postgraduate programmes in their respective Departments.

Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who also possess the above qualifications are eligible to apply.

Specific Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Third Class Honours.

Holders of HND at Upper or Lower Credit level passes or its equivalent in relevant areas.

Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones mentioned above which are acceptable to the Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University, may also be considered for admission.

Master’s Degree Programmes

Graduates of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines with at least a Second Class Honours with not less than 3.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale and 2.4 on a 4-point scale.

Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diplomas from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State or other Universities recognized by the University Senate with at least credit level passes with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Candidates whose First Degrees are unclassified but have at least a 60% average score (B level).

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes

Candidates from the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained a Master’s Degree that is appropriate for the proposed field/s of study shall qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 4.0 CGPA on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale in their Master’s Degrees.

Candidates who possess at least a B level (60% average score) and a Master’s Degree provided that research work formed part of the  Master’s Degree programme shall also qualify for Doctorate Degree admission.

How to Apply for the FUNAI Postgraduate Admission Form

After making a payment of N15,000.00 (the non-refundable application form cost), made payable to Alex Ekwueme Federal University.

Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State” At any Commercial Bank within the Country using the Remita platform, candidates can download and complete the online Application Form. Click here to do so.

Submission of Referee Reports

Candidates should also download the online Referee report forms and submit them to their Referees (three Referees) one of whom should be their former Head of Department.

The Referee report forms after being filled in by the Referees should be received back in sealed envelopes (addressed to The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State)

By the candidates and enclosed alongside other documents in the application package. Kindly note that applications are not complete and will not be processed unless the Referee reports are available.

Forwarding of Academic Transcripts

Candidates should download academic transcript request slips provided online, and submit same to their Universities/Institutions requesting them to forward a copy of their last academic transcripts to

The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State”, attaching the transcript request slip.

This must reach him/her not later than one week from the deadline for the sale of Application Forms. Candidates, whose transcripts are not received after the stipulated time by the School, would not have their application forms processed.

Submission of Application Forms

Completed Application Forms with the relevant documents should be posted or delivered in an envelope marked “PG Admission” to the undersigned.

The following documents are required to be enclosed with the Application Forms/Referee reports in a file jacket and then placed in a 10” x 15” size brown envelope before submission;

  • NYSC certificates (Discharge Exemption or Exclusion certificate)
  • All educational credentials
  • L.G.A. letter of identification
  • Birth certificate
  • Evidence of payment of the Application Form fee

Submissions Should Be Addressed to:

The Secretary,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike,
PMB 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State.

CLOSING DATESale of online Application Forms will close six weeks from the date of publication of this advert i.e.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All applicants shall undergo a computer-based postgraduate admission screening test and those seeking admission for Ph.D. will in addition to scoring 50% in the CBT, be invited for an Oral examination, the date of which will be communicated to all applicants via SMS.

REGISTRATION: Successful candidates are expected to register for their postgraduate courses immediately after they are offered admission at the commencement of the session.

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