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PhD Education Psychology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Education Psychology is a doctoral programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling in the Education, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 3 years.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Education  |  Department: Educational Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements (i) Masters in Educational Psychology or in related areas in the field of psychology, such as M.Ed. or M.Sc. Child Psychology, Test and Measurements, or Measurement and Evaluation, etc. (such related areas will be examined and determined by the department). (ii) Applicants must have a C.G.P.A. of 3.50 and above in courses taken at the Masters level from recognised universities. (iii) All Applicants will be required to appear for pre-admission screening examination. (iv) Candidates’ Academic Transcript must be made available prior to the screening examination. (v) Production of release letter from candidate’s place of work (where applicable) at point of registration.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; 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.

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

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