About the School
The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) reflects the University's commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and developing highly skilled professionals who can address complex societal challenges. It coordinates and administers all postgraduate programmes, ensuring quality, innovation and compliance with National Universities Commission benchmarks. The Postgraduate School building was commissioned at the University's maiden convocation in December 2025.
Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in postgraduate education, research and innovation for the sustainable development of Nigeria and beyond.
Mission
To provide high-quality postgraduate education that nurtures intellectual creativity, ethical scholarship and transformational leadership, while contributing to national development and global knowledge.
Philosophy
Advanced education and research drive sustainable development, innovation and ethical leadership. Through interdisciplinary research, partnerships and community engagement, the School generates knowledge that informs policy and addresses societal challenges, upholding excellence, accountability and collaboration.
Objectives
- Train highly skilled people with advanced knowledge and research capacity.
- Promote original research and innovation addressing local, national and global challenges.
- Build partnerships with industry, government and international institutions for collaboration and research funding.
- Strengthen quality assurance, ethical scholarship and academic integrity.
- Serve as a hub for policy research, consultancy and community development.
Administration
The School operates under the authority of the Senate and Governing Council in accordance with the University Law and NUC regulations.
- Dean: the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and accountable to Senate on postgraduate matters.
- Secretary: responsible for day-to-day administration, records, meetings and correspondence.
- Administrative Officers: postgraduate admissions, registration, examinations and student records.
- Departmental Postgraduate Coordinators: the first-line academic managers for postgraduate students in each department.
See the minimum entry requirements for postgraduate study.