The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), in Delta State, runs its postgraduate programmes through a dedicated School of Postgraduate Studies. Because FUPRE was established specifically to build high-level technical manpower for the petroleum, science, and engineering sectors, its postgraduate offerings are concentrated entirely in science, computing, and engineering disciplines, with no arts, law, or education programmes at any level. This article sets out every postgraduate course FUPRE currently runs, the qualification levels available in each department, and the fees a candidate should budget for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Overview of FUPRE’s School of Postgraduate Studies
FUPRE’s School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS) coordinates admissions and academic administration for all postgraduate programmes across the university’s three postgraduate-running colleges: the College of Science, the College of Computing, and the College of Engineering and Technology. The school offers four levels of qualification, though not every department runs all four:
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): A conversion or foundation-level programme for candidates who need to build a background in a field before proceeding to a master’s degree, or who hold a first degree with a lower classification than the direct master’s entry requirement allows.
- Master’s Degree: Awarded as M.Sc. in the College of Science and College of Computing, and as M.Eng. in the College of Engineering and Technology, combining coursework with a research thesis.
- M.Phil (where applicable): A research-focused bridge qualification between a master’s degree and a Ph.D, offered in select departments.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D): The terminal research degree, structured around specialised areas within each department.
Admission timelines differ between colleges. In the College of Science and College of Computing, a PGD runs a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four for full-time students, while an M.Sc. runs a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of five to six semesters. In the College of Engineering and Technology, the PGD runs longer, with a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six for full-time students, reflecting the more technical and laboratory-intensive nature of engineering postgraduate work.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered at FUPRE
FUPRE’s postgraduate departments and their available qualification levels are set out below, organised by college.
| College | Department | Postgraduate Qualifications Offered | Areas of Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Science | Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D | Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry |
| College of Science | Environmental Management and Toxicology | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D | Waste Management, Environmental Toxicology and Public Health, Geo-informatics, Petroleum and Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Pollution and Control, Environmental Quality and Management |
| College of Science | Geology / Earth Sciences | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D | Petroleum Geosciences, Environmental Geosciences, Applied Geophysics |
| College of Science | Mathematics | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D | Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics |
| College of Science | Physics | M.Sc., Ph.D | Environmental and Radiation Physics, Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Physics Electronics, Solid State Physics, Applied Geophysics |
| College of Computing | Computer Science | PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D | Comprehensive tracks across core computing specialisations |
| College of Engineering and Technology | Chemical Engineering | PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D | Core Chemical Engineering specialisations |
| College of Engineering and Technology | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D | Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Power and Machine Engineering |
| College of Engineering and Technology | Mechanical Engineering | PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D | Applied Mechanics, Thermofluid and Energy, Industrial and Production, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| College of Engineering and Technology | Marine Engineering | PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D | Ship Power Plant Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture |
| College of Engineering and Technology | Petroleum Engineering | PGD, M.Eng., Ph.D | Reservoir Engineering, Production Engineering, Gas Engineering, Drilling Engineering |
This makes FUPRE one of the more specialised postgraduate destinations in Nigeria for candidates whose research or career interest sits specifically within petroleum, energy, environmental science, or applied engineering, rather than a broad multidisciplinary postgraduate school covering arts, social sciences, law, or medicine.
Admission Requirements for FUPRE Postgraduate Programmes
Requirements differ slightly depending on the qualification level and college:
For the College of Science and College of Computing, an applicant must hold at least five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant science subjects at WASSCE, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB level, in addition to their first degree. PGD applicants need a minimum of Third Class Honours in their first degree, or Upper Credit at HND level. Master’s degree applicants must be graduates of a recognised university with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant field; candidates applying specifically to the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology need a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in Environmental Management and Toxicology or a related Physical and Life Science discipline. Ph.D applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50, or a weighted average score of 60 percent.
For the College of Engineering and Technology, the same O’Level subject requirements generally apply, with an emphasis on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics given the technical nature of engineering postgraduate study. Departmental-specific first-degree requirements apply, and candidates should confirm the exact first-degree discipline accepted for their target specialisation with the relevant department before applying.
Across all colleges, every applicant must possess an NYSC discharge, exemption, or exclusion certificate, since FUPRE’s postgraduate school does not process applications from candidates who have not completed or been exempted from the National Youth Service Corps scheme. Applicants must also request official transcripts from their previous institution and have them forwarded directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, typically within six weeks of the application opening; applications without a transcript on file are not processed. Referee forms, printed from the application portal, must also be completed and submitted, and applicants are required to upload scanned copies of their university degree certificate, NYSC certificate, and O’Level result as part of the online application.
FUPRE Postgraduate School Fees for 2026/2027
FUPRE’s postgraduate fees are made up of several distinct charges rather than a single tuition figure, and the amount a candidate pays depends on whether they are a fresh applicant, a newly admitted student, or a returning student, as well as which qualification level and college they are enrolled in.
Application Fee
Every candidate applying for postgraduate admission at FUPRE pays a non-refundable application processing fee before their application is reviewed. For the 2026/2027 admission cycle, this fee is ₦25,000, paid online through the university’s postgraduate application portal at the point of submitting the application. This fee applies uniformly across PGD, Master’s, and Ph.D applications and covers processing and screening of the application, regardless of the outcome.
Acceptance Fee
Once an applicant is offered admission, a separate acceptance fee is payable to confirm the offer and secure the candidate’s place before registration can proceed. This fee is billed as a flat rate across all postgraduate qualification levels and is paid once, at the point of admission, rather than every session.
Tuition and Other Session Charges
Beyond the application and acceptance fees, postgraduate students at FUPRE pay a session-based school fee that covers tuition-equivalent charges, registration, and departmental dues. This session fee typically differs between the College of Science/Computing and the College of Engineering and Technology, since engineering postgraduate programmes run longer and involve more laboratory and practical components. As a general guide, based on the pattern FUPRE follows and how it compares with peer federal technology-focused universities, PGD and Master’s students should budget within the range of ₦150,000 to ₦280,000 per session, while Ph.D students, whose sessions run longer and involve more intensive research supervision costs, should budget somewhat higher. FUPRE’s postgraduate school does not offer instalment payment of fees under normal circumstances; fees are expected to be paid as a lump sum, except in rare cases where the university grants special consideration to an individual student.
Additional Charges
Postgraduate students should also budget for a few charges that apply outside the core session fee:
- Thesis/project supervision charges: Applied in the sessions when a Master’s, M.Phil, or Ph.D candidate is actively working under a supervisor.
- Field trip fee: Charged to students in departments where practical fieldwork, such as geological or environmental sampling, forms part of the programme.
- Accommodation (optional): Charged separately for students who choose to stay in university hostels rather than off-campus housing.
Because FUPRE reviews its exact fee figures at the start of each admission cycle, and because the amount can differ meaningfully between departments in the College of Science/Computing and the more technical departments in the College of Engineering and Technology, candidates should treat the figures above as a budgeting guide and confirm the exact, current invoice through the official FUPRE postgraduate application portal once admission is offered.
How to Apply for FUPRE Postgraduate Admission
- Visit the official FUPRE website and locate the PG Online Application link, or go directly to the university’s postgraduate application portal.
- Create an applicant account and complete the online application form, selecting the target department, programme level (PGD, M.Sc./M.Eng., or Ph.D), and area of specialisation.
- Pay the non-refundable application processing fee online to submit the application for review.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents: university degree certificate, NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate, and O’Level result.
- Arrange for official transcripts to be sent directly from the applicant’s previous institution to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, within the stipulated window.
- Print, complete, and submit the referee forms provided on the application portal.
- Monitor the application status online; applicants are notified of decisions by email or SMS.
- On receiving an admission offer, pay the acceptance fee to confirm the offer, then proceed to register and pay the session’s main fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FUPRE offer postgraduate programmes outside science and engineering?
No. FUPRE’s postgraduate offerings are limited to the College of Science, College of Computing, and College of Engineering and Technology. It does not run postgraduate programmes in arts, law, education, or social sciences.
How much is the FUPRE postgraduate application fee for 2026/2027?
The application processing fee for the 2026/2027 session is ₦25,000, paid online at the point of submitting an application, and it applies to PGD, Master’s, and Ph.D applicants alike.
Is the acceptance fee the same for all postgraduate programmes at FUPRE?
Yes. FUPRE charges a flat acceptance fee to all newly admitted postgraduate students regardless of department or qualification level, payable once admission is confirmed.
Can postgraduate students at FUPRE pay their fees in instalments?
Generally, no. FUPRE’s postgraduate school expects fees to be paid as a lump sum each session, except in rare cases where the university grants special consideration to an individual student.
Where can a candidate confirm the exact current fee for their chosen FUPRE postgraduate programme?
The official FUPRE postgraduate application portal displays the exact, current invoice once an application is submitted or admission is offered. Candidates should confirm figures there rather than relying on estimates, since fees can differ by department and are reviewed each admission cycle.