Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) runs its postgraduate programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), offering Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, M.Phil/Ph.D, and Ph.D degrees across most of its faculties. This article lays out the postgraduate courses FUOYE offers for the 2026/2027 academic session, the admission requirements attached to each level, and how the postgraduate school fees are structured, so a prospective candidate knows exactly what to expect before applying.
Overview of FUOYE’s Postgraduate School
FUOYE’s postgraduate arm operates from both the Oye-Ekiti and Ikole-Ekiti campuses, with each faculty running its own postgraduate offerings under the coordination of the SPGS. Admission into any of the programmes goes through the postgraduate portal at spgs.fuoye.edu.ng, where candidates create a profile, choose a department and programme, and complete their application before the closing date each session.
The postgraduate calendar typically opens applications several weeks before the start of a session, and candidates are expected to submit transcripts, referee reports, and other supporting documents as part of the process. Applicants who did not graduate from FUOYE must arrange for their previous institution to send academic transcripts directly to the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies.
FUOYE Postgraduate Courses by Faculty
FUOYE’s postgraduate offerings span nine faculties, covering agriculture, arts, education, engineering, management science, mass communication, science, social sciences, and a multidisciplinary studies faculty that houses newer, cross-cutting programmes. The table below shows the departments and the postgraduate degree levels available under each.
| Faculty | Department | Programmes Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Agribusiness and Management | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Economics and Extension | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Extension | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Animal Production and Health | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Crop Science and Horticulture | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Fisheries and Aquaculture | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Food Science and Technology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Soil Science and Land Resources Management | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Agriculture | Water Resources and Agro-Meteorology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Arts | English and Literary Studies | M.A., Ph.D |
| Arts | Linguistics | M.A., Ph.D |
| Arts | Theatre and Media Arts | PGD, M.A., Ph.D |
| Education | Library and Information Science | MLIS, Ph.D |
| Engineering | Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Civil Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Computer Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Material and Metallurgical Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Engineering | Mechatronics Engineering | M.Eng., Ph.D |
| Management Science | Accounting | PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Management Science | Business Administration | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Management Science | Finance | PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D |
| Management Science | Public Administration | PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D |
| Mass Communication and Media Studies | Mass Communication | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Animal and Environmental Biology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Biochemistry | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Computer Science | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Geology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Geophysics | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Industrial Chemistry | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Mathematics | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Microbiology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Physics | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Science | Plant Science and Biotechnology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Demography and Social Statistics | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Economics | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Peace and Conflict Studies | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Political Science | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Psychology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Social Sciences | Sociology | M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Food Security | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Commercial Agriculture | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Environmental Bio-sciences | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Data and Information Science | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Governance and Administration (Public Sector Governance and Administration, Corporate Governance and Management, Law Enforcement) | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Gender and Development Studies | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D |
Every faculty at FUOYE that runs postgraduate admission also offers a Postgraduate Diploma option in most of its departments, which serves as a bridging qualification for candidates who need to strengthen their academic standing before proceeding to a master’s degree.
Admission Requirements for Each Postgraduate Level
The entry requirement a candidate must meet depends on the specific programme category being applied for.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): This suits candidates whose first degree result does not meet the direct requirement for a master’s programme, or graduates from other fields who want a foundation in a new discipline before advancing further.
Master’s Degree: A candidate needs a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant first degree. The programme runs for a minimum of eighteen calendar months (three semesters) and a maximum of twenty-four calendar months (four semesters) for full-time students, and it combines coursework with a research project that ends in a dissertation.
M.Phil/Ph.D: Candidates who score between 55.00% and 59.99% Cumulative Weighted Average at the master’s level qualify for this route. It runs for a minimum of one session on a full-time basis, after which a candidate who performs well transits into the full Ph.D programme, subject to scoring at least 60% aggregate at the end of the first session.
Ph.D Degree: This is open to holders of a master’s degree with a minimum of 60% score in that programme. A Ph.D runs for a minimum of three sessions and a maximum of five sessions, and it combines relevant coursework with a supervised thesis.
A programme lapses automatically once a candidate exceeds the maximum duration allowed, though the university permits an extension of up to twelve months on request. Candidates already in employment must submit a formal release letter from their employer alongside their application, and non-FUOYE graduates must arrange for transcripts to reach the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies directly from their previous institution.
FUOYE Postgraduate School Fees Structure
FUOYE’s postgraduate fees are not published as a single flat figure because the amount a candidate pays depends on several factors working together, not one fixed number that applies across the board.
Programme level: A Postgraduate Diploma attracts a lower tuition than a Master’s programme, and a Master’s programme in turn is lower than a Ph.D, since research-heavy degrees carry supervision, laboratory, and thesis-processing costs that diploma and coursework-based programmes do not.
Faculty and department: Science-based and engineering postgraduate programmes generally cost more than arts, social sciences, or management science programmes, because laboratory use, equipment, and technical support add extra charges that a humanities-based department does not incur.
Study mode: Full-time candidates and part-time candidates are billed differently, since part-time programmes usually spread coursework over a longer calendar period and carry a different fee schedule from the full-time track.
Student status: A first-year (fresh) postgraduate student pays more than a returning student in a later year of the same programme, because fresh students settle one-off charges such as acceptance fees, ICT charges, and library registration that returning students have already paid in their first year.
The table below breaks down the components that typically make up the total amount a postgraduate candidate pays at FUOYE, rather than a single naira figure, since the actual total varies by department and level as explained above.
| Fee Component | When It Applies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application/Screening Fee | At the point of applying for admission | Paid through the Remita platform before a candidate can access the online application form |
| Acceptance Fee | Once admission is offered | A one-off payment confirming a candidate’s intention to take up the offered slot |
| Tuition Fee | Every session, for the duration of the programme | Varies by faculty, department, programme level, and study mode |
| Registration/ICT Fee | Every session | Covers course registration, portal access, and result processing |
| Library Fee | Typically in the first year, sometimes renewed | Covers access to the university’s library resources |
| Thesis/Research Supervision Fee | For research-based programmes (Master’s, M.Phil/Ph.D, Ph.D) | Covers supervision and, where applicable, external examination of the dissertation or thesis |
| Other Sundry Charges | Varies | May include medical fee, student union dues, and departmental charges specific to a course |
Because the School of Postgraduate Studies reviews and confirms tuition figures at the start of every session, a candidate should always verify the exact current amount for their specific programme through the official SPGS portal or the university’s finance office before making any payment, rather than relying on a fixed number quoted elsewhere. This approach protects a candidate from outdated figures, since fees are subject to periodic review by the university management.
How to Pay FUOYE Postgraduate Fees
Payments for postgraduate application, acceptance, and tuition at FUOYE go through the Remita platform, using the university’s designated revenue account. A candidate generates a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for the specific fee being paid, completes the transaction through a bank or online banking channel, and the payment reflects on the SPGS portal once processed. Keeping proof of payment, including the RRR and payment receipt, is important until the transaction is confirmed on the portal, since discrepancies do occasionally arise and are easier to resolve with documentation on hand.
How to Apply for FUOYE Postgraduate Admission
- Visit the postgraduate portal at spgs.fuoye.edu.ng and locate the application instructions.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through Remita, using the university’s official account details.
- Log in with the generated application number and complete the biodata section, including a passport photograph.
- Select the department and specific programme of interest from the list of available courses.
- Submit the completed application before the stated closing date, which usually falls within six weeks of the announcement.
- Arrange for referees and, where applicable, previous institutions to submit transcripts and reference letters directly to the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FUOYE offer part-time postgraduate programmes?
Most FUOYE postgraduate programmes run on a full-time basis, though some departments, particularly in management science and social sciences, extend part-time options depending on departmental capacity for that session.
What is the minimum qualification for a Master’s programme at FUOYE?
A candidate needs at least a Second Class Lower Division in a relevant first degree to qualify for direct entry into a Master’s programme.
Can a Postgraduate Diploma lead to a Master’s degree at FUOYE?
Yes. A PGD from FUOYE, or a recognised equivalent, can serve as a bridge into a Master’s programme in a related discipline, subject to the specific department’s requirements.
Where can a candidate confirm the exact postgraduate school fees for their programme?
The most reliable source is the SPGS portal (spgs.fuoye.edu.ng) or a direct inquiry to the postgraduate school’s office, since fees are reviewed each session and vary by department and level.
How long does a full-time Ph.D programme take at FUOYE?
A full-time Ph.D runs for a minimum of three sessions and a maximum of five sessions, depending on the pace of the candidate’s research and thesis completion.