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MPIA Public and International Affairs at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Programme overview

The Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) is a postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Akwa Ibom State University. It is a professional master's degree run alongside the MIRSS.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science  |  Intake: 2026/2027 academic year; application closes October 30, 2026  |  Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

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Entry requirements

Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) (a) SSC or its equivalent with Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Government and any other two (2) Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two sittings. (b) Third Class/Pass degree with PGD at Credit in Political Science, International Relations, Strategic Studies, or related disciplines from a recognized University. (c) Three-year (3-year) experience in Public or Private service.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year is open to PGD, MSc, MA, MEng, MEd, MBA and PhD programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies; the university does not admit candidates to academic Master's programmes on a part-time basis.

Postgraduate applications for 2026/2027 close on 30 October 2026. The application form costs N30,000 (N30,700 including charges, paid by debit card) at aksu.edu.ng/pg; the printed form and credentials are posted to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.

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

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