Candidates must have the basic ordinary level University entry requirement of at least 5 credit passes in WASC, SSCE/GCE, NECO or their equivalent, which must include a credit pass in English and Mathematics.

Candidates for a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme must possess a minimum of a first degree or HND (merit pass)

Candidates for a Master's degree programme must possess a minimum of a second class (lower division) degree from recognized universities with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5 point scale.

Requisite academic transcripts must accompany applications for postgraduate programmes, which shall be forwarded directly by the issuing university to the Postgraduate School.

Successful completion of the postgraduate entry examination (PES).