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PGD Computer Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Computer Science is a postgraduate diploma programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Computer Science in the Physical Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Postgraduate diploma  |  Faculty: Physical Sciences  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Duration The duration of Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) programme is one year (two semesters) part-time for candidates with Bachelors degree in Computer Science from an approved University with a minimum of third class degree and two years (four semesters) part-time for candidates with any other qualifications than Bachelors degree in Computer Science. Admission Requirements For admission into the PGDCS program, applicants must possess the following qualifications: 1 All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level; 2. Candidates with a Bachelors degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of Third Class degree in the relevant science discipline; 3 Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission; 4 A Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, with at least a merit pass, from a recognized institution. Candidates in this category will take the two semesters of the second year.

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.

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

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