Imo State University Postgraduate courses and School Fees 2026/2027

Imo State University (IMSU) is a state-owned public university that is located in Owerri, Imo State. The institution was established in the year 1981 by the state government of Imo State.

Imo State University was first established on its temporary site in the campus of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education before moving to its permanent site of Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Imo state University operate on a faculty based system and thus its course is regulated through the faculties in the institution.

When Imo State University is known and widely recognized for its undergraduate program, another area of strong academic program is its postgraduate program, which was approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2012 to run and operate master’s and doctor of philosophy programs in the institution aside from postgraduate diploma courses.

If you are a graduate who is willing to further your education and wish to study at Imo State University, then you are in the right place, as we will explain in detail all the postgraduate courses offered at Imo State University, from postgraduate diploma courses to doctor of philosophy courses, and also the school fees plus the admission requirements for each postgraduate program in the institution.

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Postgraduate Courses

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES

● PGD Agricultural Economics
● PGD Agricultural Extension
● Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science
● Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Science
● Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science and Environment
● PGD Food Science and Technology
● Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy
● Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Biochemistry
● Postgraduate Diploma in Human Physiology
● Postgraduate Diploma in Hydrobiology and Fisheries
● Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Biology
● Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
● Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Science & Biotechnology
● PGD Biochemistry
● Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
● Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)
● PGD Agricultural Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum and Gas Engineering
● Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
● PGD Estate Management
● Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying
● Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying & Geoinformatics
● Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
● Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
● Postgraduate Diploma in Community Mental Health
● Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
● PGD Medical Laboratory Science
● PGD Nursing Science
● Postgraduate Diploma in Igbo Studies
● Postgraduate Diploma in Women and Gender Studies
● Postgraduate Diploma in English and Literary Studies
● Postgraduate Diploma in History and International Studies
● Postgraduate Diploma in French
● PGD Linguistics and Igbo
● Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy
● PGD Religious Studies
● PGD Peace and Conflict Resolution
● PGD Theatre Arts
● Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Law
● Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy
● Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
● Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
● PGD Insurance and Risk Management
● Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
● Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
● PGD Management
● Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
● Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
● Postgraduate Diploma in Physics
● Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
● Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Public Sector Economics & Finance)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Industrial Economics)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Development Economics)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Monetary Economics)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (Health Economics)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (International Economics)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science (International Relations & Diplomacy)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science (Development Studies)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science (Policy Analysis and Governance)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science (Legislative and Democratic Studies)

● Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration

● Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology

● Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology

● Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies

● Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

● PGD in Library and Information Science

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS (MSc / MA / M.Ed / MBA / M.Eng / MFA / LLM)

● MSc Agricultural Economics
● MSc Agricultural Extension
● MSc Animal Science
● MSc Crop Science
● MSc Soil Science and Environment
● MPhil/MSc Food Science and Technology
● MSc Anatomy
● MSc Medical Biochemistry
● MSc Human Physiology
● MSc Environmental and Applied Biology
● MSc Microbiology
● MSc Plant Science & Biotechnology
● MSc Biochemistry
● M.Ed. Curriculum Studies
● M.Ed. Educational Technology
● M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
● M.Ed. Educational Psychology
● MSc(Ed) Science Education
● MA(Ed) Language Education
● M.Eng. Agricultural Engineering
● M.Eng. Chemical Engineering
● M.Eng Civil Engineering
● M.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
● M.Eng Mechanical Engineering
● M.Eng. Petroleum and Gas Engineering
● MSc Architecture
● MSc Building
● MSc Estate Management
● MSc Quantity Surveying
● MSc Surveying and Geoinformatics
● MSc Geography and Environmental Management
● MSc Urban Planning
● MSc Public Health
● MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics
● MSc Medical Laboratory Science
● MSc Public Health Optometry
● MSc Nursing Science
● MA Igbo Studies
● MA Women and Gender Studies
● MA English and Literary Studies
● MA History and International Studies
● MA French
● MA Linguistics and Igbo
● MA Philosophy
● MA Peace Studies
● MA Religious Studies
● MA Theatre Arts
● LLM Law
● MBA Accountancy
● MBA Banking and Finance
● MBA Business Management
● MBA Marketing
● MBA Management
● MSc Accountancy
● MSc Banking and Finance
● MSc Business Management
● MSc Insurance and Risk Management
● MSc Marketing
● MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management
● MSc Management
● MSc Chemistry
● MSc Computer Science
● MSc Physics
● MSc Statistics
● MSc Mathematics

● MSc Economics (Public Sector Economics & Finance)
● MSc Economics (Industrial Economics)
● MSc Economics (Development Economics)
● MSc Economics (Monetary Economics)
● MSc Economics (Health Economics)
● MSc Economics (International Economics)

● MSc Political Science (International Relations & Diplomacy)

● MSc Political Science (Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies)

● MSc Political Science (Intelligence and Security Studies)

● MSc Political Science (Development Studies)

● MSc Political Science (Political Economy)

● MSc Political Science (Comparative Politics)

● MSc Political Science (Policy Analysis and Governance)

● MSc Political Science (Legislative and Democratic Studies)

● MSc Public Administration (Human Resources Management)

● MSc Public Administration (Local Government Administration)

● MSc Public Administration (Public Sector Management)

● MSc Public Administration (International Administration)

● MSc Public Administration (Policy and Development Studies)

● MSc Public Administration (Administration of Diplomatic Service)

● Master of Public Administration (MPA) Executive

● MSc Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

● MSc Psychology (Industrial Psychology / Organizational Psychology)

● MSc Psychology (Counselling Psychology)

● MSc Psychology (Developmental Psychology)

● MSc Psychology (Social Psychology)

● MSc Sociology (Industrial Sociology)

● MSc Sociology (Personnel and Human Resource Management)

● MSc Sociology (Sociology of Development)

● MSc Sociology (Rural Sociology)

● MSc Sociology (Criminology and Security Studies)

● Masters in Criminology and Security Studies (MCSS)

● MLS Library and Information Science

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) PROGRAMMES

● Ph.D. Agricultural Economics
● Ph.D. Agricultural Extension
● Ph.D. Animal Science
● Ph.D. Crop Science
● Ph.D. Soil Science and Environment
● Ph.D. Food Science and Technology
● Ph.D. Anatomy
● Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry
● Ph.D. Human Physiology
● Ph.D. Environmental and Applied Biology
● Ph.D. Microbiology
● Ph.D. Plant Science & Biotechnology
● Ph.D. Biochemistry
● Ph.D. Curriculum Studies
● Ph.D. Educational Technology
● Ph.D. Guidance and Counselling
● Ph.D. Educational Psychology
● Ph.D. Science Education
● Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
● Ph.D. Civil Engineering
● Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
● Ph.D. in Architecture
● Ph.D. Building
● Ph.D. Estate Management
● Ph.D. Quantity Surveying
● Ph.D. Geography and Environmental Management
● Ph.D. Urban Planning
● Ph.D. Public Health
● Ph.D. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
● Ph.D. Medical Laboratory Science
● Ph.D. Nursing Science
● Ph.D. Women and Gender Studies
● Ph.D. English and Literary Studies
● Ph.D. History and International Studies
● Ph.D. in French
● Ph.D. in Linguistics and Igbo
● Ph.D. Philosophy
● Ph.D. Peace Studies
● Ph.D. Theatre Arts
● Ph.D. in Law
● Ph.D. in Accountancy
● Ph.D. Banking and Finance
● Ph.D. Business Management
● Ph.D. Insurance and Risk Management
● Ph.D. Marketing
● Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
● Ph.D. Management
● Ph.D. Chemistry
● Ph.D. Computer Science
● Ph.D. Physics
● Ph.D. Statistics
● Ph.D. Mathematics

● Ph.D. Economics (Public Sector Economics & Finance)

● Ph.D. Economics (Industrial Economics)

● Ph.D. Economics (Development Economics)

● Ph.D. Economics (Monetary Economics)

● Ph.D. Political Science (International Relations & Diplomacy)

● Ph.D. Political Science (Development Studies)

● Ph.D. Political Science (Political Economy)

● Ph.D. Political Science (Comparative Politics)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (Human Resources Management)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (Local Government Administration)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (Public Sector Management)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (International Administration)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (Policy and Development Studies)

● Ph.D. Public Administration (Administration of Diplomatic Service)

● Ph.D. Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

● Ph.D. Psychology (Industrial Psychology / Organizational Psychology)

● Ph.D. Psychology (Counselling Psychology)

● Ph.D. Psychology (Developmental Psychology)

● Ph.D. Psychology (Social Psychology)

● Ph.D. Sociology (Industrial Sociology)

● Ph.D. Sociology (Personnel and Human Resource Management)

● Ph.D. Sociology (Sociology of Development)

● Ph.D. Sociology (Rural Sociology)

● Ph.D. Sociology (Criminology and Security Studies)

● Ph.D. Library and Information Science

● Ph.D. Library and Information Science

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

● All applicants must have at least 5 O’level credit passes (WAEC, GCE, NABTEB, NECO, etc.) in not more than 2 sittings.
● A credit in mathematics is required.
● For all social science courses, a credit in English is required.
● Candidates must meet faculty/department-specific O’level requirements.
● Applicants who do not meet course-specific requirements will not be considered

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programs

● Must possess a good honors degree or at least HND from a recognized institution
● For PGD in Construction Management, applicants may be considered with relevant certificates + 10 years post-qualification experience
● For PGD in Medical Laboratory Science:
● Must have AIMLS/AMILT or FIMLT
● Or equivalent qualification recognized by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)

Master’s Degree Programs

● Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (second class honors) in a relevant field
● Minimum CGPA requirements:
● 3.0 on a 5-point scale
● 2.4 on a 4-point scale
● Or 60% average
● Alternatively, a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) at credit level or higher
● M.Ed. (Measurement & Evaluation) requires a mathematics background.
● M.Sc. Architecture applicants may need to:
Present a portfolio and attend an interview.
● MPA applicants must have at least 5 years of postgraduate work experience.
● All applicants may be required to take a screening test.

PhD Degree Programs

● Must have a master’s degree in a relevant field
● Minimum CGPA requirements:
● 3.5 on a 5-point scale
● 3.0 on a 4-point scale
● Or 70% average
● Must participate in a screening test

MPhil/PhD Degree Programs

● Must have a master’s degree with
● CGPA of 3.0 – 3.49 (5-point scale)
● CGPA of 2.4 – 2.93 (4-point scale)
● Or 60% – 69% average

NYSC Requirement

● Must provide photocopies of NYSC discharge or exemption certificates

Official Transcript

● Candidates must request their institution to send official transcripts directly to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
● Applications will not be processed without all required documents, including
● Transcript
● Certificates
● Passport photographs
● Referee reports

Minimum Duration of Postgraduate Programs

● PGD:
● 2 semesters (full-time)
● 4 semesters (part-time)
● Master’s Degree:
● 3 semesters (full-time)
● 6 semesters (part-time)
● PhD:
● 6 semesters (full-time)
● 8 semesters (part-time)
● Employed candidates must submit a letter of release from their employer.

Imo State University Postgraduate School Fees

Imo State University postgraduate courses are categorized based on program. The higher the level of the postgraduate program, the higher the cost of the school fees, but the school is still average, with the highest school fees recorded for the postgraduate courses being below N500,000. Below is the breakdown of postgraduate school fees for the program:

● Postgraduate Diploma: N100,000-N150,000

● Master Program: N150,000-N200,000 per session 

● Doctor of Philosophy: N250,000-N300,000

How to Pay Imo State University Postgraduate School Fees

● Go to the university portal at https://portal.imsu.edu.ng/ and select postgraduate

● Log in when you have selected the Postgraduate Programme.

● Enter your username and password.

● When on the portal, generate a school fees invoice using the Remitta number.

● Make payment using Remitta online using an ATM card, or you can make a deposit at the bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

● What postgraduate courses are available at Imo State University?

Imo State University offers postgraduate diploma courses,Master’s degree courses, and doctor of philosophy program courses.

● Does IMSU offer part-time postgraduate programs?

Yes, they do. Imo State University offers a part-time postgraduate program for the working class.

● Can I apply for IMSU postgraduate without NYSC?

No, the requirement is for you to have an NYSC discharge letter and at most an exception letter.

Conclusion

Imo State University offers advanced and top professional programs across its postgraduate level with over 300 postgraduate degrees available through the postgraduate diploma, master’s degree, and doctor of philosophy degree; it is, of course, the best place to advance your studies.