PhD Computer Science at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

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 with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related computing discipline, or Computer Engineering from a recognized university must possess at least a Second Class Lower Division with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5.00-point scale. Alternatively, candidates may hold a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science or a closely related computing discipline with an overall average of at least 60%. (c) Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related computing disciplines such as Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Data Science or Artificial Intelligence with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.0 scale and a thesis grade of not less than 60% (B). (d) Candidates must satisfy the requirements of the Departmental Postgraduate Committee based on the evaluation of their submitted transcripts. (e) Candidates’ transcripts and confidential reports from three referees must reach the School of Postgraduate Studies within the stipulated time.