Master of Philosophy in Energy Engineering at Bayero University (BUK)

• Energy Studies

NB: All candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Eng and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts

1. Candidates for admission into Ph.D/M.Phil programmes shall have M.A, M.Ed., M.Sc, M.Eng. or LLM Degrees in the relevant areas with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
2. Candidates for admission into M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc (Ed), MLS, M.Sc., M.Eng. and LLM programmes shall have:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Lower Degree in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   2. A Degree plus University Postgraduate Diploma at Credit level in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
   3. For all Engineering programmes, candidates must have Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
3. Candidates for admission into MBA (Regular), MBF, MHE and MTM should have:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
   2. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus University Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
4. Candidates for admission into MBA (Special) should have a minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University.
5. Candidates for admission into MHR should have a degree in Medicine, Nursing and Biological Science of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
6. Candidates for admission into MDS, MPPA, MEM, MCMP shall have:
   1. A Good Honours Degree with at least Second Class Lower in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
   2. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum classification of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano
7. Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:
   1. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University
   2. A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus University Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
8. Candidates for admission into PGDM, PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.
9. Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.
10. Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.
11. Candidates for admission into PGDTESL must have at least a 3rd class Degree in English or combined honours.
12. Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
13. Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
14. Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
15. Candidates for admission into Masters in Public Health must:
    1. Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.
    2. Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.
    3. Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or health related area at Federal, State or Local Government Area levels. Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.
    4. There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 

Undergraduate Application

This category of applicants must have Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent. Depending on additional qualification possed by an applicant, there are three ways to apply.

• Unified Tetiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
• Direct Entry
• Part-time Degree

Post UTME Application Procedure

STEP 1  

At the homepage of the Bayero University website, www.buk.edu.ng, click POST-UTME Application Portal

STEP 2  

Login using your UTME Number and UTME Aggregate (total score), then upload your passport-sized photograph.

STEP 3   

Fill-in the Applicant’s Particulars Form.

STEP 4   

Print your personalized Payment Invoice and use the invoice to make the payment of N2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only) at any branch of Banks Listed on your Invoice nationwide.

STEP 5   

After making the payment, return to the website, www.buk.edu.ng, login again. Your payment will be validated after which you can print your personalized Examination Card.

NOTE: No Applicant will be allowed to sit for the Post-UTME test without a valid Examination Card.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

•  Prospective candidates must have sat for the UTME Examinations, chose BUK as her/his first choice, and must have scored an aggregate of 180 or higher in the relevant subjects as advertised in the UME Brochure.

• Prospective candidates are required to have a minimum of Five (5) relevant passes at Credit level in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO) in not more than two (2) sittings, including a pass at credit level in English.

 POST – UTME TEST

The date of the Post UTME examinations will be announced in the media as well as communicated to all registered applicants via their gsm and email addresses. The Venue, Time and Sitting Arrangement for the test will be on applicants’ Examination Cards.

Direct Entry Screening Application Procedure

STEP 1  

At the homepage of the Bayero University website, www.buk.edu.ng, click Direct Entry Screening Application Portal

STEP 2   

Login using your DE Number, the Program Applied and your Gender, then upload your passport-sized photograph.

STEP 3    

After uploading your picture, Fill-in (update) the Applicant’s Particulars Form.

STEP 4    

Print your personalized Payment Invoice and use the invoice to make the payment of N2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only) at any branch of Banks Listed on your Invoice nationwide.

STEP 5

After making the payment, return to the website, www.buk.edu.ng, login again. Your payment will be validated after which you can Fill-in (update) the O' Level and A' Level Qualifications Form.

STEP 6

Print your Acknowledgement Letter and keep it safe.

NOTE: Only Applicants that are registered/screened online will be considered for DE admission.

1. If you have any inquiry or are encountering any difficulty, send an e-m@il to de@buk.edu.ng

Part-time Application Procedure

Step 1                    

Visit www.buk.edu.ng and under the PART-TIME DEGREE STUDENTS TAB click Application forms at the home page. Login using your NAME and select “Applying for a Part-time Degree Programme”

Step 2                    

Personalized Payment Invoice will be sent immediately into your email inbox. Print it and go to any branch of nationwide to make a non-refundable payment of N10,000 (Ten Thousand Naira Only).

Step 3                    

Return to www.buk.edu.ng and login to fill in the Application Forms, Fill in the Personal Data Form, qualifications Form, and Course Selection Form.

Step 4                    

Review your forms to ensure accuracy of all information you have provided. Click ‘SUBMIT’ to complete the application process.

Step 5                    

An auto-generated acknowledgement Slip will be sent immediately into your mail box. Print the Slip and keep it safe. The Slip will be needed during the collection of admission letter and during registration.

Postgraduate Application

Step 1

Click on the Register Tab on the left navigation panel to go to the Create an Account Page. At the Create an Account page, create an account by providing your First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Personal Email and Personal GSM Phone Number. A Login credentials (username and password) will be generated for you. Please take note of them, as you need them for subsequent steps of the application process. Use Login Tab on the left navigation panel to login to your account (using your login credentials) to start/continue your application process.

Step 2

Return to the Login Page and login with your username and password to fill in the Application Forms:

• Programme Selection Form
• Personal Data Form &
• Qualifications Form

Step 3

Transcript Request Form shall also be filled in addition to the forms listed in Step 2 above.

Step 4

Review all your forms to ensure accuracy of all information before submission.

Step 5

Generate your BUK Personalised Payment Form (BUKPPF). The BUKPPF includes information need to make payment through the Remita e-Payments platform. Refer to the Payment Procedure documentation for an in-depth look on the payment procedure.

Step 6

After successfully generated BUKPPF and using the Remita e-Payments platform a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number is generated for you. The RRR uniquely ties your payment to your application account, after obtaining your RRR, login to your application account and submit the RRR used for payment. Note that submitting the RRR in the application portal is not tied to your actual payment.

Step 7

Print an Acknowledgement Slip and keep it safe. The slip will be needed during the collection of admission letter and during registration.

• If you have any inquiry or are encountering any difficulty, send an e-m@il to application.pg@buk.edu.ng