If you’ve been daydreaming about furthering your studies, maybe now is the time to stop dreaming and start doing. Bingham University, tucked somewhere around Karu in Nasarawa State, has finally opened its gates for 2025/2026 postgraduate admissions. Yes, they’ve rolled out forms for master’s, PhDs and PGDs across several departments.
Truth is, whether you’re aiming to become a professor someday or just need that extra push in your career, there’s probably a course waiting with your name on it.
What Courses Are On The Table?
Honestly, there’s a lot. You might want to grab water for this.
Faculty of Computing
- M.Sc, PhD in Computer Science
Faculty of Arts
- M.A, PhD in English and Literary Studies
Faculty of Law
- LLM, PhD in Law
Faculty of Administration
- Accounting (M.Sc, PGD, PhD)
- Business Admin (M.Sc, PhD)
- Crowd Control and Management (PGD)
- Entrepreneurship (M.Sc, PGD)
- Human Resource Management (M.Sc)
- Management (PGD)
- MBA
- Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Anatomy (M.Sc, PhD)
- Public Health (MPH, M.Sc, PGD)
- Physiology (M.Sc, PhD)
Faculty of Science and Technology
- Architecture (M.Sc, PhD)
- Biochemistry (M.Sc, PhD)
- Environmental Chemistry (M.Sc, PhD)
- Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (MCSDF)
- Mathematics (M.Sc, PGD, PhD)
- Microbiology (M.Sc, PhD)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (M.Sc)
- Physics (M.Sc, PGD, PhD)
- Computer Science (PGD)
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Digital Media Communication (PGD)
- Economics (M.Sc, PhD)
- Mass Communication (M.Sc, PhD)
- Election Management (MEM)
- Financial Economics (MFE)
- Legislative Drafting (MLD)
- Legislative Studies (MLS)
- Public Sector Economics (MPSE)
- Political Science (M.Sc, PGD, PhD)
- Sociology (M.Sc, PGD, PhD)
No kidding, it’s plenty. If you’re still reading, you’re probably already eyeing one or two options.
Who Can Apply?
There’s a different requirement depending on what you’re applying for. Let’s keep it brief.
PhD
You’ll need a master’s degree with a CGPA of at least 4.00 (out of 5.00). If you’re going for Architecture, 3.50 will do.
Academic Masters
You need a second class lower from a recognised university or a related PGD with a 3.00 CGPA.
Professional Masters
Same as above, but your PGD result can be lower credit.
PGD Programmes
You’ll need at least a 3rd class degree or HND with lower credit.
And of course, everyone must have five O’Level credits, including Maths and English. Nothing fancy. Just the basics.
Application Steps
It’s online. So yeah, you’ll need internet and a little patience. Here’s what to do:
- Head to the Bingham PG portal.
- Create an account with your email and a password you won’t forget.
- Click on My Payment and pay the fee.
- PhD: ₦30,000
- Masters: ₦25,000
- PGD: ₦20,000
- Fill the form carefully, upload your documents, and submit.
You’ll also need:
- Three reference letters (from someone who taught or worked with you)
- Your NYSC certificate (or exemption)
- Transcripts, sent to:
The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Km 26, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
And yes, print out your filled form and drop it off physically at the school too. Old school meets new school.
Help Is Around If You Need It
If anything confuses you or you just want someone to talk to, try reaching out:
- Call: 08062169155 or 08066627637
- Email: secretary.sps@binghamuni.edu.ng or pgadmission@binghamuni.edu.ng
- For full gist, visit the Postgraduate Admission page