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MPhil Policy and Development Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The MPhil Policy and Development Studies is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Local Government and Development Studies in the Administration, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 1 year.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: Administration  |  Department: Local Government and Development Studies  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

a) Entry Requirements A master degree in Local Government and Development Studies, Master of Policy and Development Studies, Public Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities and from Ahmadu Bello University or any recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 3,00. b) Course Duration Students admitted into the programme are required to complete a minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters before being examined for the degree c)

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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