The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies, University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), has officially invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for its professional and postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Institute welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Arts, Military, Paramilitary, Agriculture, Education, Taxation, and Law.

Available Programmes

A. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Peace and Security Studies
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

B. Master’s Degree

• Peace and Security Studies
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

C. Professional PhD

• Peace and Security
• Leadership and Discipline
• Society and Development Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management Studies

D. Certificate Courses

• Oil and Gas Security Studies
• Maritime Security Studies
• Disaster and Safety Management Studies
• Election and Violence Management Studies

Admission Requirements

Prospective applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• O’ Level: Five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at WASC/NECO/GCE or equivalent (not more than two sittings).
• Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (minimum of Second Class Lower).
• PGD Exception: Candidates for PGD may be admitted with a minimum of Lower Credit in an HND or its equivalent.
• National Service: Must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter.
• PhD Specifics: Candidates must have a basic degree, professional masters, and an MSc in a relevant field.

Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a screening exercise to assess eligibility.

Programme Durations

• Postgraduate Diploma: 9 – 24 calendar months
• Master’s Degree: 12 – 18 calendar months
• Professional PhD: 36 – 60 calendar months
• Certificate Courses: 12 calendar months

Method of Application

Interested candidates should visit the official University of Abuja portal to apply online:

Portal: https://www.portal.uniabuja.edu.ng

Application Fee: ₦20,500 (for Nigerians and equivalents for foreign candidates).

Closing Date: 10 November 2026

For further enquiries, please contact: 0803 654 5393

Signed:
Sambo Mohammed
Acting Registrar