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PhD Public Administration at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Public Administration is a doctoral programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Public Administration in the Administration, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 3 years.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Administration  |  Department: Public Administration  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements: i. MSc Public Administration Degree from ABU or any other recognized university with a CGPA of not less than 3.5 in coursework and an average of not less than 60% (B) in Thesis. ii. MPA defended degree from ABU or any other recognized university. iii. M.Phil. holders with professional MPA from ABU with an average score of not less than 60% (B) in Thesis and a CGPA of not less than 4.0 (60% average).

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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