UNIOSUN Gets NUC Approval for Six New Postgraduate Programmes

Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce six additional full-time postgraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval gives prospective postgraduate students more opportunities to pursue advanced qualifications in education and engineering as the university expands its academic offerings to accommodate specialised training and research.

In an announcement published on October 30, 2026, the university disclosed that the newly approved programmes had been added to its postgraduate application portal and were available to qualified candidates participating in the ongoing 2026/2027 admission exercise.

List of Six Newly Approved UNIOSUN Postgraduate Programmes

According to the university, the six programmes comprise four Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees and two Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degrees.

The newly approved programmes are:

1. PhD in English Language Education.
2. PhD in Measurement and Evaluation.
3. PhD in Chemical Engineering.
4. PhD in Agricultural Engineering.
5. M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering.
6. M.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering.

With the approval, prospective candidates interested in these fields can explore additional postgraduate study options at the institution.

UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor Reacts to NUC Approval

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye described the development as a significant milestone in the institution's efforts to expand postgraduate education and strengthen its research capacity.

According to him, the introduction of the programmes will create more opportunities for qualified candidates to acquire advanced academic knowledge and develop specialised professional skills.

Professor Adebooye also noted that the expansion reflects the university's commitment to research, innovation and national development.

He further explained that the initiative aligns with UNIOSUN's vision of providing quality university education while producing the expertise required to address emerging challenges in important sectors of the economy.

How to Apply for UNIOSUN Postgraduate Admission 2026/2027

Interested candidates can visit portal.postgraduate.uniosun.edu.ng/apply to obtain information about admission requirements, application procedures and other relevant details.

Source: Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Official Website