programmes in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt for the 2017/2018 academic session in the following Faculties/Institutes:-
2. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
2.1 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programmes run for two semesters (minimum) and four semesters (maximum) with or without project writing.
2.2 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Engineering runs for a duration of four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum) with project.
2.3 The full-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Transport Planning runs for three semesters (minimum) and five semesters (maximum).2.4 The part-time Postgraduate Diploma programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.5 The full-time Master’s degree programmes with dissertation are structured to last for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
2.6 The full-time Master’s degree programmes with dissertation in Faculty of Engineering are structured to last for a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.2.7 The full-time Master’s degree programmes in Surveying and Geomatics runs for three semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.8 The part-time Master’s degree programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.9 The full-time Master’s degree programmes in Transport Planning and Supply Chain and Logistics run for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).2.10 The full-time Professional Master’s programme in Environmental Management and Control runs for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.11 The full-time Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management and Control runs for four semesters (minimum) and six semesters (maximum).
2.12 The full–time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with theses run for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.13 The part-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Surveying and Geomatics runs for eight semesters (minimum) and ten semesters (maximum).
2.14 The full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Environmental Management and Control runs for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.15 Part-time M.Sc. programmes in Shipping Management and Maritime Transport Studies for six semesters (minimum) and eight semesters (maximum).
2.16 Unless otherwise stated, part-time studies in any Faculty where it is available, will take twice the duration allowed for the corresponding full-time programmes. Such part-time PhD programmes will last for ten semesters (minimum) and twelve semesters(maximum).
2.17 The sandwich Postgraduate Diploma programmes in Education run for a minimum
duration of two long vacations and a maximum of four long vacations.
2.18 All sandwich Master’s programmes with dissertation in Education run for a minimum
duration of four long vacations and maximum of six long vacations.
2.19 The sandwich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes with theses in Education run for a minimum duration of six long vacations and a maximum of eight long vacations.
3. MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications for admission to any postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making an e-payment of thirty thousand naira (N30,000.00) only, using interswitch verve - enabled cards. Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School along with the following:
i) Photocopies of Certificates
ii) Certified academic transcripts, attached to the identification forms to be downloaded from the University’s website. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that copies of their academic transcripts are forwarded under confidential cover directly to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.iii) Letters of reference from three referees (including one from the academic institution last attended) stating that the applicant is qualified to undertake advanced studies and research and that the referee is confident that the applicant will benefit from the training.
For PhD applicants, brief research proposals on their intended areas of study should also accompany the application forms.
The deadline for submission of application forms on-line and at the Postgraduate School is four weeks from the date of this publication.
V. T. Jamabo (Mrs.)Acting Registrar
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