MSc Computer Science at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Programme overview

The MSc Computer Science is a Master of Science programme in the Department of Computer Science of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology at Akwa Ibom State University, admitting for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing and Information Technology | Department: Department of Computer Science | Intake: 2026/2027 academic year | Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom State

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Entry requirements

(a) Candidates must possess five (5) credit passes at the O'Level or its equivalent, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two other relevant science subjects, such as Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, or Geography, obtained in not more than two sittings. (b) Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related discipline, or Computer Engineering from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00-point scale. (c) Candidates who possess a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from a recognized university, with an average of at least 60%, are eligible for admission.

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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