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PGD Data Communication and Software Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PGD Data Communication and Software Engineering is a postgraduate diploma programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Computer Engineering in the Engineering, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 1 year.

Level: Postgraduate diploma  |  Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Computer Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Candidate with any of the following minimum qualifications or the equivalents obtained from an institution recognized by the Ahmadu Bello University Senate are eligible for admission into the programme. i) A first degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Technical Education. ii) A Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science at Upper Credit Level. iii) Any other qualification, which together with relevant experience is deemed to be equivalent to (a) above by the department and approved by the Faculty Board and the Senate. Where necessary candidates may be required to clear or make up for deficiency in previous training. Each case will be considered individually by the Departmental PG Committee, which will recommend the undergraduate Electrical Engineering courses that must be taken by the candidate to clear the deficiencies.

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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