Apply for UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute admission 2026. Explore PGD, Master’s, PhD & certificate courses in Peace, Security, Leadership & Development Studies.
The Sultan Maccido Institute for Peace, Leadership and Development Studies at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) now officially Yakubu Gowon University has opened its 2025/2026 admission portal for professional and postgraduate programmes. This prestigious institute offers transformative education for professionals seeking expertise in peacebuilding, security management, leadership development, and sustainable development studies.
The institute bridges academic rigour with practical professional development, making it ideal for candidates from:
- Engineering & Technology
- Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Management & Business
- Arts & Humanities
- Military & Paramilitary Services
- Agriculture
- Education
- Taxation
- Law
UNIABUJA Courses 2026
UNIABUJA Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Courses
Duration: 9–24 calendar months
| Programme | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| PGD Peace and Security Studies | Conflict resolution, national security, peacebuilding |
| PGD Leadership and Discipline | Governance, organisational leadership, ethics |
| PGD Society and Development Studies | Sustainable development, social policy, community transformation |
| PGD Criminology and Security Studies | Criminal justice, forensic analysis, crime prevention |
| PGD Emergency and Disaster Management Studies | Crisis response, humanitarian operations, risk management |
UNIABUJA Master’s Degree Courses
Duration: 12–18 calendar months
- M.Sc. Peace and Security Studies
- M.Sc. Leadership and Discipline
- M.Sc. Society and Development Studies
- M.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
- M.Sc. Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
These UNIABUJA postgraduate programmes combine coursework, research, and field experience to produce competent professionals.
UNIABUJA Professional PhD Courses
Duration: 36–60 calendar months
The Sultan Maccido Institute PhD admission 2026 offers doctoral studies in:
- PhD Peace and Security
- PhD Leadership and Discipline
- PhD Society and Development Studies
- PhD Criminology and Security Studies
- PhD Emergency and Disaster Management Studies
These professional doctorate programmes are designed for senior practitioners and academics seeking advanced research credentials.
UNIABUJA Professional Certificate Courses
Duration: 12 calendar months
| Certificate Programme | Career Application |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Security Studies | Energy sector protection, pipeline security |
| Maritime Security Studies | Port security, anti-piracy, coastal defence |
| Disaster and Safety Management Studies | Emergency preparedness, workplace safety |
| Election and Violence Management Studies | Electoral security, political risk management |
UNIABUJA Sultan Maccido Institute Admission Requirements 2026
General O’Level Requirements
- Five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in WASC/NECO/GCE or equivalent qualifications Maximum of two sittings
- NYSC discharge certificate OR exemption letter required for all Nigerian applicants
Degree Requirements by Programme
| Programme Level | Minimum Academic Qualification |
|---|---|
| PGD | Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Lower) OR HND Lower Credit |
| Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Lower) in any discipline |
| Professional PhD | Basic degree + Professional Master’s degree OR MSc in relevant field |
UNIABUJA Admission Portal
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