Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Computer Science in Nigeria

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Computer Science

•  Crescent University, Abeokuta  
  Admission requirements:
  a) Academic Master’s Degree
  
  Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0 for an academic programme.
  Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND plus University PGD with CGPA of 3.0/5.0 may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.
  Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
  
  b) Professional Master’s Degree
  (Professional programmes are terminal).
  
  Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  Candidates for professional Master’s degree programmes must obtain a minimum of second class lower division.
  Candidates with university degree in third class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, (i.e. CGPA of 3.0/5.0) or 50% on weighted percentage average may be considered for admission into Professional Master’s degree programmes.
  Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
•  Bowen University, Iwo  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) All candidates are required to possess a Bachelor’s degree obtained from a University approved by Senate and with a grade not less than Second Class Lower Division.
  (ii) A candidate with less than Second Class Lower Division plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in a relevant field from a recognized University.
  (iii) In addition to (i) and (ii) above, candidates must satisfy the Ordinary Level requirement of five (5 subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics and any other three (3) subject as may be specified for the programme of choice.
  
  Candidates in regular employment or employed at Bowen must indicate such and must submit with their applications, formal letter of release to Postgraduate College.
  
  Applicants who are not graduates of Bowen University must request their former Universities or institutions to forward directly to the College Administrator, College of Postgraduate Studies, Bowen University their academic transcripts as applicable.
•  Covenant University, Ota  
  Areas of Specialization
  1. Software Engineering
  2. Artificial Intelligence
  3. Bioinformatics
  4. Mobile Computing
  5. Data Mining
  6. Cybercrime Security/Digital Forensic
  7. Machine Learning
  8. Networking
  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University.
  Preferably, candidates with First Class, Second Class (Upper Division), and Second Class (Lower Division with a minimum CGPA of 3.00) in the relevant disciplines may apply.
  
  Possession of final professional certificates such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, etc. is considered an added advantage. In addition, the Covenant University conducts screening exercise for all candidates seeking admission into the University.
  
  You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Babcock University, Ilishan Remo  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) An applicant for admission to a course of study leading to the award of Master’s degree in Computer Science of the University shall be:
  
  (i) A graduate of Babcock University or its equivalents in Computer Science or Information Technology related discipline; or
  
  ii) A graduate of any other tertiary institution approved by appropriate agencies of government in related disciplines.
  
  iii) An applicant who holds a recognized qualification approved by senate of the University.
  
  iv) A graduate of Babcock University’s Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science with a minimum of 3.0/5.0 CGPA is eligible for admission to the MSc Computer Science programme.
  
  (b) An applicant for Master’s degree programme in Computer Science shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Lower Division Honours degree with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0 to be eligible for admission.
•  University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Graduates of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with at least a Second class honours (lower division) with CGPA not less than 2.50 on a 5-point scale or
  its equivalent.
  (ii) Candidates with appropriate PGD of the University of Nigeria or other recognized Universities with at least a 3.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale.
  (iii) Candidates who possess HND in Computer Science with at least a 3.00 CGPA on a 5-point scale from recognized institutions and a PGD of the University of Nigeria or other recognized institutions with at least a 3.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale.
  
  Course duration:
  Full time: A minimum of 3 Semesters A maximum of 6 Semesters
  Part time: A minimum of 4 Semesters A maximum of 8 Semesters
•  Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa  
  Specialization options:
  (i) Computer Science
  (ii) Information Security
  (iii) Database Systems/Data Engineering
  (iv) Software Engineering
  (v) Computer Forensics
  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i). Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
  (ii). Candidates with Third Class Honours Degree or HND (in relevant areas) with appropriate Postgraduate Diploma from any other recognized institutions with minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale (or at least Upper Credit in the Postgraduate Diploma). In addition, the holders of HND, PGD/PGDE certificates should satisfy the basic School Certificate or GCE Ordinary Level entry requirements
•  Redeemer's University, Ede  
  Admission requirements:
  a. A Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Redeemer’s University or from any other Senate approved University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
  b. At least a Second Class Lower University degree in any other Computer-related discipline with a University PGD in Computer Science (CGPA of 3.5/5.0).
  c. HND (Upper Credit) in Computer Science or Computer-related Courses with a University PGD with CGPA of 3.5/5.0.
  
  In addition, candidates must also possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics and any other subjects that are relevant to their area of initial degrees.
•  University of Jos, Jos  
  Entry Requirements:
  All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics, Physics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  
  Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from an approved University must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.00 in Computer Science or Related Courses for an academic programme.
  
  Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and University Postgraduate Diploma a with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or a minimum Weighted Score Average (WSA) of 60% in Computer science may be considered for admission into the academic Master’s degree programme.
•  Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja  
  Admission criteria:
  -University Matriculation of 5 credit passes including English, Mathematics &two other relevant Science subjects at O-Level; and
  -Approved Bachelor’s Degrees in relevant programmes with at least 2nd class lower division.
  -Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in relevant programmes with at least CGPA of 3.0/5.0.
  Many of the concepts on this course involve mathematical techniques, therefore you are expected to have a working knowledge of calculus and should know the basics of vectors and matrices, probability and statistics.
  
  Course duration: 1.5 years
  
  Start date: September or January
•  McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo  
  Course entry requirements:
  -B.Sc. degree in Computer Science with at least a Second Class lower degree from a recognized University.
  -A candidate with B.Sc. in Computer Science or related discipline with a Third Class degree and PGD in Computer Science or related discipline may be considered for admission. Holder of HND in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized University with PGD in Computer Science or related discipline may be considered for admission.
  -They must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or have been exempted or excluded as the case may be.
•  Lagos State University, Lagos  
  Admission criteria will be as follows, provided that the candidate has five credit passes including two science related subjects:
  a. Candidates with Bachelor degree in Computer Science of the Lagos State University or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of a second class lower division.
  b. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science of the Lagos State University or its equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in a scale of 5.0
  
  Course duration: minimum of 3 semesters and maximum of 6 semesters.
•  Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode  
  Course entry requirements:
  a) Graduates of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun or other Universities recognized by the University Senate who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the field of study.
  
  b) Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s Degrees and Postgraduate Diploma in the same subject.
  
  c) Candidates with HND (Minimum of Lower CREDIT) and Postgraduate Diploma in the course applied for.
  
  Course duration:
  (i) Full time- 18 Months
  (ii) Part time-36 Months
•  Bells University of Technology, Ota  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements for matriculation into first degree programmes of the University i.e. Five (5) Credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
  
  -Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from Bells University of Technology, or any other approved University, with a minimum of Second Class lower division in relevant fields.
  
  -Candidates with a Third class degree or HND plus University PGD in relevant subject may also be considered for admission.
•  Osun State University, Osogbo  
  Specialization options:
  -Data Communications and Networks
  -Human Computer Interaction
  -Computer Systems Analysis and Design
  -Software Engineering
  -Intelligent Knowledge Based Systems Design and Applications
  -Information Systems and Data Mining
  -Biometric Systems Design
  -Computational Theory and Algorithm Complexities
  -Mobile and Wireless Networks Design
  -Soft Computing and Applications
  -Cyber Security
  -Cloud Computing Technology
•  Glorious Vision University, Ogwa  
  Admission requirements:
  All candidates must have five credits passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at Ordinary Level.
  Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0.
  Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and university PGD obtain CGPA of 3.0/5.0 may be considered for admission into Master’s degree programme.
•  Adamawa State University, Mubi  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Possession of First Degree of Adamawa State University or any recognized University in relevant area with Second Class Lower (2/2) and above. (ii) Higher National Diploma (HND) at Upper Credit with Postgraduate Diploma at Distinction level
  (iii) Third Class Degree with Postgraduate Diploma at Credit level and above.
  (iv) Possession of a minimum of 5 O’level Credits in related subjects, including Mathematics and English
•  Kwara State University, Malete  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognised universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
  -Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.
  In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
•  Edo State University, Uzairue  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A Minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University.
  
  -Candidates with relevant Postgraduate Diploma at credit level
  
  -Any relevant professional qualification adjudged to be equivalent to the above
  
  Course duration: Minimum of four (4) semesters or three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.
•  Achievers University, Owo  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Candidates must have a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division degree of Achievers University, Owo or any other recognized university in the proposed programme of study. Candidates with a 3rd Class Bachelor’s degree or HND (minimum of Lower Credit) must have, in addition, a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 maximum CGPA to qualify for admission.
•  Crawford University, Igbesa  
  Course entry requirements:
  -5 Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level; Possession of B.Sc. degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division from Crawford University or a recognised University. Possession of PGD in relevant discipline.
  
  Course duration:
  -3 semesters: full time
  -4 semesters: part time
•  Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina, Katsina  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Graduates of recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelors Degree in relevant field, with at least Second-Class Honors or its equivalent.
  -Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Senate of the University.
  
  Course duration: 4 to 6 Semesters
•  Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Five Credit Passes including English, Mathematics and three others relevant subjects at 'O' Level.
  -A minimum of Second-Class Lower Division in a relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  -University Degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD with Credit Level Pass.
•  Elizade University, Ilara Mokin  
  Course entry requirements:
  -An applicant shall normally possess not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) Honours Degree of Elizade University or any other approved institution.
  
  Course duration: A minimum of three (3) Semesters and a maximum of Six (6) Semesters.
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in at least 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any other relevant subject at not more than two sittings.
  (b) B.Sc. degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
•  African University of Science and Technology, Abuja  
  
  Entry requirements:
  -Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Engineering or Physical Science from a recognized university with a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours classification or a GPA of at least 3.5.
•  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka  
  Areas of specialization:
  i.) Data Communication and Networks
  ii.) Artificial Intelligence
  iii.) Software Engineering
  iv.) Database Systems and Data Engineering
  v.) Computer Forensics
•  Al-Qalam University, Katsina  
  Course entry requirements:
  -A degree with a CGPA not below 2.75 in the relevant area or 3rd class degree plus a postgraduate diploma with minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
•  Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) First degree from any recognized University with at least a Second Class Degree in a related field
  (ii) Postgraduate Diploma in a related field of study
•  Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta  
  Course duration:
  Full Time (FT) - 4 Semesters Minimum and Maximum of 8 Semesters
  Part Time (PT) - 8 Semesters Minimum and Maximum of 12 Semesters
•  Baze University, Abuja  
  Course duration: 15 months
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Olabisi Onabanjo University, Iwoye  
  Mode of study: Full Time and Part Time
•  Federal University,Lokoja, Lokoja  
  Course duration: 2 years
•  Paul University, Awka  
  
•  Southwestern University Nigeria, Okun-Owa  
  
•  Kwararafa University, Wukari  
  
•  Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano  
  
•  Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  
•  Gombe State University, Gombe  
  
•  Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna  
  
•  Unicaribbean Business School, Ikorodu  
  
•  Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti  
  
•  University of Ilorin, Ilorin  
  
•  Federal University of Technology Owerri, Owerri  
  
•  Federal University of Dutse, Dutse  
  
•  Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Birnin Kebbi  
  
•  Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu  
  
•  Caleb University, Lagos  
  
•  Al-Hikmah University, Adewole  
  
•  Novena University, Ogume  
  
•  Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano  
  

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