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Applications are welcomed from adequately qualified candidates for admission to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources’ Full-Time and Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes in Effurun, Delta State, for the 2022/2023 academic session.
Duration of FUPRE Postgraduate Programmes
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE:
- PGD: Minimum of 2 Semesters and Maximum of 4 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 4 Semesters and a Maximum of 6 Semesters.
- M.Sc: Minimum of 3 Semesters and Maximum of 5 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 5 Semesters and a Maximum of 8 Semesters.
- PhD. Minimum of 6 Semesters and a Maximum of 8 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 8 Semesters and a Maximum of 10 Semesters.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY:
- PGD: Minimum of 4 Semesters and Maximum of 6 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 6 Semesters and a Maximum of 8 Semesters.
- M.Sc.: Minimum of 3 Semesters and Maximum of 6 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 4 Semesters and a Maximum of 8 Semesters.
- PhD: Minimum of 6 Semesters and Maximum of 12 Semesters for Full-Time Students. For Part-Time Students, Minimum of 8 Semesters and a Maximum of 16 Semesters.
FUPRE Postgraduate Admission Requirements
All candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate programmes of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, must satisfy the WAEC, NECO or NABTEB ‘O’ Level or ‘A’ Level requirements for Matriculation into First Degree programmes of the University as approved by Senate for the various Departments.
a) PROGRAMMES IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
i. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: For admission into the Postgraduate programmes in the College of Science, candidates must have five Credit passes at not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics and two (2) other relevant Science subjects at ‘O’ Level or ’A’ Level passes in two science subjects.
Details for the respective departments are as follows:
- Department of Chemistry (Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Options): Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other one from Biology, Agricultural Science, Computer Studies, Cosmetology or Dying and Bleaching or two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, and any other one from Physics, Mathematics or Biology (for Chemistry option), or two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (for Industrial Chemistry option).
- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other two from Computer Studies, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science or Data Processing/GSM Maintenance or two ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and any other science subjects.
- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or a pass in Physics and a credit pass in Geography, Agricultural Science, Computer Studies/Health Education, Fisheries/Tourism or two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology.
- Department of Earth Sciences (Geology and Geophysics Options): Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other one from Biology, Geography, Computer Studies, Agricultural Science, Data Processing/Mining or two ‘A’ Level passes from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Geography(Geology option) or two ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics (Geophysics option).
- Department of Physics: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other one from Biology/Agricultural Science, Computer Studies, Data Processing, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work, Radio, TV and Electrical Work or two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics.
ii. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD): Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, or any other recognized University must obtain a minimum of Pass degree in the relevant Science discipline. Holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) from an approved institution must possess a minimum of Upper Credit to be considered for admission.
iii. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.): Candidates for Master’s degree programmes must be Bachelor degree holders from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, or any other recognized University, with a minimum of Second Class degree (Lower Division) in the relevant discipline. Candidates with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale in their PGD programme from a recognized institution shall also be eligible for admission into the Master’s degree programme in the relevant discipline.
iv. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.): To be eligible for the Ph.D. programme of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, a candidate must have academic Master’s degree from any recognized University and must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. In addition, candidates must have demonstrable evidence of intellectual capacity, maturity, effective decision making and problem-solving ability.
b) PROGRAMMES IN THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
i. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: For admission into programmes in the College of Technology, candidates must have five Credit passes at not more than two sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other relevant subject at ‘O’ Level or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Details for the respective Departments are as follows:
- Department of Chemical Engineering: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Dying and Bleaching/Leather Goods Manufacturing or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work, AutoElectrical Work, or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- Department of Marine Engineering: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Auto Mechanical Work, Welding and Fabrication, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
- Department of Mechanical Engineering: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Auto Mechanical Work, Welding and Fabrication, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- Department of Petroleum Engineering: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other subject from Agricultural Science, Biology, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Data Processing, Mining, Plumbing and PipeFitting or ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
ii. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD): Candidates with an Engineering background who are applying for the PGD programme in the College of Technology must have obtained a minimum of Third Class (Hons) degree or HND (Upper Credit). However, candidates who obtained HND (Lower Credit) with a minimum of five (5) years post-qualification and relevant experience may be considered for admission. Candidates with a science background who are applying for PGD must have obtained a minimum of Second Class (Hons) degree (Lower Division).
iii. MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.Eng.): Candidates for the Master’s degree must be Bachelor’s degree holders from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, or any other recognized University, with a minimum of Second Class degree (Lower Division) in the relevant discipline. Candidates with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale in their PGD programme from a recognized institution would be eligible for admission into the Master’s degree programme in the relevant discipline.
iv. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): To be eligible for the PhD programme of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, a candidate must have an academic Master’s degree from any recognized University and must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. In addition, candidates must have demonstrable evidence of intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision-making and problem-solving ability.
How to Apply for FUPRE Postgraduate Form
Purchase of application form shall be online only. Candidates can pay and complete the application forms online by visiting the University website – https://portal.fupre.edu.ng/, clicking on the PG Online Application link, and then following the instructions.
Supporting Documents
Applicants should forward the following relevant documents in support of their applications in an envelope, (A4 Size) indicating at the back, the enclosed documents, Form Number and Name.
- Photocopy of University Degree Certificate(s)
- Photocopy of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- Photocopy of O’ Level result(s)
Transcripts and Referee’ Reports
- Candidates should request their former University/Institution to forward their academic transcript to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, P.M.B 1221, Effurun, Delta State. Applications of candidates whose transcripts are not forwarded to the School shall not be processed.
- Also, candidates should request their referees to fill the referee’s report and submit online.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Application processing fee for all programmes costs N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand Naira only)
- The progress of completed application forms can be monitored online and notification will be sent to applicants once decisions are made on the applications.
- Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by e-mail.
- For additional information, visit the School of Postgraduate Studies Website
- Applications without transcript will not be considered.
Any applicant whose original transcript does not reach the School of Postgraduate Studies before the admission exercise begins “will not be admitted”.
Successful candidates will receive their letters of admission through the e-mail addresses supplied.