Top 5 Nigerian Universities For Postgraduate Studies

This is a list of the Top 5 Nigerian Universities For
Postgraduate Studies.
A lot is happening across the country in terms of the
development of education. This is especially very
obvious in developed countries because the value of
education over there is held with optimum concern.
However, the story in developing countries like
Nigeria is also changing.

At least, there used to be a time in Nigeria when
having primary school certificate was not only
sufficient, but it was valuable enough for you to
present for job applications and you were sure you
would get a good job, gone are the good old days.
Then as time went on it became the secondary school
certificate and then first-Degree.
Today, a first-degree may not even be enough to
fetch you a good job. Reason why you might need
something more, which is postgraduate studies.
Upgrading academic qualification is what has driven
quite a number of people into seeking Postgraduate
Studies in order to increase the competitive
advantage and chances in the labour market.
Nevertheless, not all universities offer Postgraduates
Studies and even if they do, it's differing levels of
quality and we need to know the best of post
graduate schools.
Now let us take a look at top 5 Nigerian universities
that offer Postgraduate studies.
1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
This is one of the most popular/expensive Federal
Universities in Nigeria (if you like, you can call it the
'private-public' University of Nigeria).
Graduates from this citadel of learning carry
themselves with a lot of pride.
The Federal Government of Nigeria tried not too long
ago to change the name of the school which was
founded in 1962 to MAULAG – Moshood Abiola
University of Lagos, and this move by the government
was met with stiff opposition from both present and
past students of the school. UNILAG is a good choice
for Postgraduate students for several reasons. Its
certificates are generally well accepted. It runs one of
the fastest academic calendars with relative stability.
Barring all unforeseen circumstances, you should be
done with your postgraduate programme in 14
months.
More information here: http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng/
2. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
UNILORIN, one of the nation's federal universities,
established in 1975, is one of the go-to schools for
postgraduate studies and even for degree courses.
This has become possible because in recent times
the school has been able to maintain a stable school
calendar for about 7 years. If you are lucky to have a
nice supervisor and your thesis is not so difficult, you
should be through with your postgraduate
programme within a year.
Get more information here: http://
www.unilorin.edu.ng/pgschool/
3. University of Nigeria, Nsuka (UNN)
UNN is not seen as a major player in the league of
schools that run postgraduate progammes, and this
seemingly disadvantage is because of its location; it
is not located in a city.
This school that was established in 1955, remains
one of the schools where you can obtain your
masters quickly, in fact in less than a year, if time is a
factor that you would consider in choosing a school,
especially in the engineering and science studies.
Though some other courses can take up to 18
months to finish (and this is not peculiar to UNN
alone).
Get more information here: http://www.unn-edu.info/
post-graduate
4. University of Ibadan (UI)
Some say this is the 'Harvard' of Nigeria. Well, you
will not say they are far from the truth, looking at the
pedigree of the school.
Being the first university in Nigeria, established in
1948 initially known as University College, Ibadan
(UCI) before it was changed to University of Ibadan in
1962. Getting admitted into the school for a
postgraduate study is always a herculean task.
This is due in part to the number of prospective
applicants for postgraduate programmes. Give and
take, you should be through with your postgraduate
studies within 18 – 21 months. UI maintains a high
standard in quality, therefore applicants must be
prepared for hard work.
Find out more here: http://
www.admissions.pgschool.ui.edu.ng/
5. Covenant University (CU)
One of the most popular privately owned universities
in Nigeria. The Chancellor being the very enigmatic
Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners Chapel church.
Since the establishment in October 2002, the school
has changed the dynamics of how schools at all
levels are run in Nigeria, holding herself to the
highest standards obtainable in developed countries
in the Western world.
Regarded as one of the most equipped universities in
the country, the school has won University of the
Year Award more than once. Applicants can rest be
assured that they will complete their postgraduate
studies in this school in record time of between 12 –
18 months.
Find out more here: http://
www.pgschool.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/
admissions/
That should be all for now on Top 5 Nigerian
Universities For Postgraduate Studies. What's your
own opinion ? Feel free to use the comment box