Many postgraduate students and even graduates have asked about the final grading system for postgraduate degree. In the comment box, you may sometimes find questions like, ‘how does University of Ibadan grade their master degree?’ or ‘Is second class upper, a criteria for admission for PhD?.
It should be noted that postgraduate degrees are given a totally different grading system from the undergraduate degree. By grading, this is not about exam scores in courses, but the final certificate. The postgraduate examination scores grade still remains the same in virtually all Nigerian universities. A score greater the 70 is an ‘A’. 60-69 is ‘B’, 50-59 is ‘C’, 45-49 is ‘D’, 40-44 is ‘E’ and finally, any score below 40 is a ‘F’. These grades also carry points. These examination scores are used to calculate a cumulative grade point, using the weighted average of the course unit.
Undergraduate Grading system
From first year to final year of undergraduate study, the examination grades are used to calculate a cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The CGPA is calculated using the weighted unit of the courses and project done by the student. At the end, a student has a CGPA score. All universities adopts a 5 point CGPA.
A student, for example can graduate with a 3.5/5.0. The final grade shows a class of degree.
– First class degree (1.1) is 4.5-5.0, which is cumulative minimum of 90% in all examination grades.
– Second class upper (2.1) degree begins from 3.5-4.49/5.0. That means a student in this certificate grade has cumulative minimum of 70% in all examination grades.
– Second class lower (2.2) degree is between 2.5-3.49/50. At least, 50% of all cumulative scores
– Third class degree is between 1.5 and 2.49. The pass degree has been scraped. Take note of the difference between examination grade and certificate grade.
Grading for Postgraduate Degree
At postgraduate level, that is Postgraduate diploma, Masters, M.phil and PhD, there is no specific grading on the final certificate. Just like in the professional degrees, everyone who graduates is deemed to have passed. But a special class of exceptional postgraduate students are awarded with a distinction.
Typically, there is not first class, second class degree specification for postgraduate certificate. Although, the CGPA of postgraduate students are still calculated. In fact, some postgraduate students still call their result based on the undergraduate class, after calculation of CGPA. Such is not official or recognized.
Implication of Postgraduate Degree grading
The system of grading postgraduate degree (master, M.phil, PhD) does not in any way affect the pursuit of excellence. At postgraduate level, it is expected that the students are mature and know what they want out of school. The class or postgraduate grade is not written on the certificate, so the academic performance won’t really matter, when the certificate is presented.
To pursue further studies like PhD, Post doctoral and for opportunities like scholarships and grants, the postgraduate transcript is often requested. On the transcript, the true picture of academic performance is revealed.
In Nigerian universities, to be admitted for a PhD, a student must have a CGPA of 3.5 and above. In some competitive universities like University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria etc, a CGPA of 4.0 is the minimum for PhD admission.
So while the class of postgraduate degree is not given prominence, it is still important to graduate with a good grade to get the opportunities that abound.
Drop questions in the comment box
Thanks for this. Where I had my Master’s degree programme, there are grades LIKE PROCEED TO PHD, MPHIL-PHD etc. What does this second grade mean?
Hello Sharon, where did you get your Masters?
Mphil-phd grade means you would do a Mphil program before final acceptance to PhD, if you pass a grade at Mphil. Thanks
TCR: 24
TCE: 24
WSA: 76.92
What does this mean for masters
What country are these abbreviations used. Obviously not Nigeria
Hi Ayodele,my final score for my masters program from UI was 5.0 what is the highest grading point?
It was stated that I could proceed for my PhD,do you think this grade is ok for PhD study abroad?
Yes, your grade is good for PhD study anywhere, Nigeria or abroad. Please go ahead and apply.
TCR: 24
TCE: 24
WSA: 76.92
What does this mean for masters
TCR: 24
TCE: 24
WSA: 76.92
example of WSA fomular pls
how can someone who scored 57.5 and awarded MPhil/PhD from ui be graded? Can we call 3.5 or 3.7:or what? pls enlighten
Hello, i am a little bit confuse here Mr Ayodele, base on your analysis for those eligible for PhD direct on 5.0 scale, that they must have scored 3.50 CGPA and above in their Master degrees.
University of Abuja uses percentage % in grading their PG students. I scored 57.3%, converting it into cgpa i got 3.52 on 5.0 scale. You said i will have to do a Mphil/PhD, except in low rated state universities they will accept me.
I need more clarification please.
Yes… Check if UniAbuja accepts less than 4/5.0 cgpa for PhD admission
Pls, is it possible for someone who graduated with 3.47 which is(2.2) to apply for master degree, In any Nigeria University.
Good evening, please I need your help,I am a Master’s student, I am through with my thesis but my final result is yet to be released. Nevertheless, I have checked all my results, I had A- 2, B- 11, C-1. Do you think I will be able to do PhD at any university of my choice ? Thanks
Hello Tolulope, with 11 Bs and 2As, you’re an above average student.
If you stated the units of each of the courses, I could have calculated your GPA.
You will definitely meet a > 4/5 grade. Very qualified for PhD.
Please help sir, my GpA is 3.81, though I have not added project, serminer and one carryover course to it. Is my GPA good for pHD
I can’t determine until you have the grades for all courses
With these more of Bs and just a C. I am sure you will have a 4point CGPA. With that you will proceed directly to PhD
Howabout a 4.06/5.0?
What does 60% of CGPA mean for Postgraduate student?
Hello, 60% at Masters is less than 3.5/5. You would need a Mphil to proceed for PhD
Please I had 4.33 in masters. What is the percentage and grade of this cgpa
Can a professor include in my letter of recommendation that I had a distinction in my M.Sc having finished with a 6.1/7.0?
Yes… It carrys weight. Although your transcript would show that already
What can a master student graduated with MPhill to proceed for PHD
Hello Kemi,
It should be automatic to proceed for PhD after MPhil.
What school did you study for a MPhil?
Please, can I have UI’s Masters grading scale in PDF format. The unofficial transcript I obtained from my department does not have the grading scales written on it.
Thanks
Hello Tomisin, I wish I can provide you UI PG grading scale but not at this point. Remember UI awrads grade differently, used to be based on 7 points grade system
Good morning, please can someone with score range of 40-49 have a masters certificate? I am currently doing Masters in Unilag but in difficult situation due to my poor preparation as a result of financial constraint.
Hello Michael, your score or grade doesn’t reflect on your Master degree certificate. I will advice you to complete the UNILAG program.
The poor result is revealed on your transcript
Could you please help me with the formula for calculating weighted average for master degree?
I am M.Sc student I just want to know wether the project work is included in the final grade or not. Thanks
Yes. Your thesis is the biggest credit load of all the courses
Hello Sir. Please help me on this.
My MSc CGPA is 3.7 (on a 5 point scale) and I intend to pursue a PhD in UI without passing through the MPhil route. What are my chances?
What course sir?
Economics sir.
Anywhere you did your Masters , if its not ui, you will go through Mphil PhD.
That is serious. You means a CGPA of 4/5 from other Nigerian Universities will do MPhil before PHd in UI?
I just rounded up my M.A. in English Literature, I scored 57. 2% on converting it to CGPA on 5 point scale i converted it i got 3.52 CGPA, did i qualify for PhD direct?
Hello Zachiam, I’m sorry it doesn’t qualify. You would need to do a Mphil.
Except in some poorly rated state Universities where they lower standard. God bless
Thanks
Can ui accept 59.2% into mphil-phD after scoring 2.96 of 5point grade.
You would be admitted to MPhil/PhD. That is if you can get a thesis supervisor
You have not answer my question sir, I meant what is the CGPA for MPhil/PhD in U I like?
Your question is not clear.
To do a Mphil/PhD your have less than 60% or 4points in masters
What can a master student graduated with MPhill to proceed for PHD
Pls what grade must I have in my postgraduate diploma to proceed for masters directly……pls put me through sir
Hello Seyi, you need a pass grade at least. Pgd is graded
1. Distinction
2. Pass
3. Fail
Is 4.0 CGPA in PGD regarded as Fail, Pass or Distinction?
It is a pass grade
Please, which PGD score is Distinction? ( A or B? Or Both)
A grade is distinction
Good evening, thanks for the good work. I finished my masters with a cgpa of 3.17 but the challenge is how do I change it to percentage? I would appreciate your response. Thank you Sir.
Hello Wisdom, on a 5 points scale, 3.17 equals 63.4%
God bless
Can I do MPhil/PhD with 3.1 CGPA? Graguted from open university of Nigeria
Yes you can. What school is Open University of Nigeria
Good evening, please I need to find out from you. What of some body that has 4.2 or 4.0 in master program, is it rated as distinction?
Good afternoon, what of someone that has 4.57 on a scale of 5.Can it be graded as distinction?,and what will be the percentage.
The school determines the style of grading. 4.57/5 is a good grade
Sir is it possible for someone to be retained base on the fact that u have a very good masters grade like 70%? Even if the undergraduate is 2:2
Retained by which school?
Most University prefer their best undergraduate degree graduate but very few retain at Master if they’re lucky
Kindly convert a a CGPA of 3.9 of a 5 point grading system into percentage
78%
Is a masters CGPA of 3.9 due for ph.D programme on a 5 point grading system. Also, is 3.9 equivalent to 70%?
Yes. But 4.0/5 is the official PhD grade for most federal university
Good day Mr. Ayodele, I had 3.4 in my masters degree from unilag, please what is the percentage of this and is it possible for me to go for my mphil?
Good evening Mr. Ayodele John!
I’d like to know if there is any school that accepts HND for Masters in Nigeria and also to know if upper credit is acceptable.
Thanks
No school accepts HND for direct Master’s degree. You have to study for a postgraduate diploma. See my blog post on that
I had 3.95 out of possible 5.0 CGPA. My university qualified me for MPhil/PhD. Can i transfer to another university for my PhD direct?
Thank you very much 🙏🏾
You can apply afresh to another university for PhD, not transfer
Can I use a distinction grade of PGDE for PhD without doing master’s
No.
Hello, how many years is the MPhil programme in Uthman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto?
hello, how many years is the MPhil/PhD programme in Nigeria?
Mphil is about 2years plus 3 years Phd. But your Mphil can be converted to first year PhD
Pls sir, can I use Mphil/Phd to continue my study abroad?
Hello Mary, your question is not clear. After PhD, why studying abroad again?
Can you be admitted to PhD with cgpa 3.41
I doubt it. The CGPA is low
I am glad to hear that doing Mphil/PhD programs takes 5 years, your Mphil years can be converted into PhD first year course work and the rest you work on your Dersertation. I am better informed now.
Good evening, I was graded upper credit in PGDE. Pls what does this mean?
It’s means you scored high, just after distinction
Can I get a foreign Scolarhsip abroad with a master result of 3 As, 3Bs, 2Cs and 1 E. All 3 units except one 12 unit which is an A as well.
Yes
Good evening, I scored 4.39 in my masters what is my grade?
Good evening,sir after my master’s degree program at UI I was told that I am eligible to proceed for MPhil/PhD
(1) what would have been my score for me to get that grade
(2) is this grade different from You are eligible to proceed to MPhil.
(3) If not explain the grade MPhil/PhD.
Samuel, I will suggest that you get your transcript to know your GPA or percentage.
What I know about U.I is that only your Masters grade is less than 80% you will be requested to register for a MPhil/PhD
Good evening Sir. Thanks for your public service. May God bless you richly.
I finished my MBA with a 3.83 CGPA. I will need you to help me convert this to a percentage. Can I use this to proceed with a PhD application?
Lastly, kindly help me with the University of Ibadan official pdf grading system for a first degree. I need to present it for an application because this was missing on my transcripts of record. I would appreciate your response. Thank you, Sir.
Sorry for the delay in answering.
Is your MBA CGPA over 5 or 7. Is it 3.83/5 or 3.83/7
For undergraduate program, University of Ibadan used to use the 7 points gp scale but a few years ago, reverted to the 5 points go scale. The year you graduated would determine which was used on your transcript
Thank you for your response. My MBA is 2015 from NOUN (I assume it is a 5 points CGPA)and my undergraduate degree was from TASUED in 2006 (then affliated to University of Ibadan).
Thank you for creating time out your tight schedule to help.
Thanks.
3.83/5 * 5 = 76.6%
I can say exactly on CGPA scale for affiliation program with U.I
I will try to find out.
Hello Ayodele John, thank you for all you do. I did a Postgraduate diploma in Social Work at UI and they have refused to show us our result. I needed it urgently for an application so the exam officer managed to check for me but didn’t tell me the grading scale. She said i have a CGPA of 4.9 . And that I should go to PG school to apply for student copy of transcript but I am currently far away from IB, no third party request is allowed. But, all I need is to know the scale being used. I finished January, 2021 but should have finished last year
Hello Ganiyat, by January 2021, UI has reverted to 5.0 scale GPA.
If you had a 4.9/5, that means you did excellently. Congratulations
Hi,
I graduated from a Master’s program at UI with a CGPA of 6.0, on the 7.0 scale. What is my percentage and performance rating? Do I qualify for direct Ph.D? What is the current percentage for Ph.D admission in UI?
Hello Natasha, 6/7*100= 85%.
Admission into UI PhD is to have a grade of 80%.
Sorry for the late reply
Hi
Good evening. Ayodele John
You are doing a great job.
In my Msc coursework, I had a 3.20 GPA while in my thesis I got a B and the total course is 36 units including thesis. what is my total CGPA? I’m a bit confused. Did I qualify for a PhD program?
Thanks!
Please is 80% in my Msc programme in U.I a distinction?
Most likely. What was your grade for project/thesis?
Hi
What is the minimum grade or % in MSC to be awarded masters degree.
Anything you graduate with will be given to you.
No minimum grade, if you pass all courses and thesis
Good evening, sir, I graduated with a master’s degree with a cgpa of 4.53 on a 5-point scale, could this be classified as a distinction? pls, what is the percentage? Thanks
Approx 91%. That’s a distinction grade
How do they calculate gpa and cgpa at MSC leave that make them to be arrived at %
Pls sir, can you tell me the grading formula? Like how do they calculate your scores to get the CGPA?
I graduated with a 3.59 CGPA in M.sc, kindly update me on the class master degree.
A friend has 5.2 master result that came out this year 2021.He wants to know if its for PhD grade straight.
Who people are getting the percentage calculation wrong, schools that use percentage find the average of all courses you offer in the programme, that means if you have 65 and 55 the average will be 60. In other words you can have less 60 percent with a CGPA of 3.5. I got 58.3 percent, but my CGPA is 3.53
Dear Ayodele,
My PGDM result at Ahmadu Bello University was released recently with an average score of 61. Please what could be my CGPA.
Kind regards.
It is difficult to covert average score to CGPA.
CGPA is calculated based on course load/units.
At postgraduate level, don’t be too bothered about GPA. Just print your transcript
Good day Ayodele John, It’s a great job you are doing here, well done sir!
Can you help with a breakdown of how master’s grade determine your chances of going for Mphil or Mphil/Phd? Moreso, what grade point disqualifes one from proceeding to the next degree?
THanks in advance.
In simple terms, any grade less than 70% or 3.5/5.0 will not be accepted for PhD admission.
Some universities like UI & UNN use 4.0/5.0 80%
Thank u Mr Ayodele. Pls how do one calculate a CGPA of 3.80. Is it quality for PhD program
3.8/5 X 100
It depends on the university of interest
Please, which PGD score is Distinction? ( A or B? Or Both)
Thanks for all you do, please I graduated my MSc with a 6.0/7.0 UI. is that a distinction?
Yes, it is
Good evening sir, I graduated with 3.65/5 CGPA please what’s the grade in percentage.
I have masters degree with CGPA 3.59 and want to study abroad. Is it the 4 practised abroad or 5 point scale that’s applicable to my result?
The US education system use 4 point CGPA
Please how can I apply to U.I for my master program?. I am currently undergoing my PGDE at ABU
The form will be advertised. Check back
Good day sir, I appreciate your response. Please I have 60.2% in my master. Pls how do I convert it to normal CGPA.
Thanks
You can’t convert it directly to CGPA without knowing the weighted average (course unit) of each course
Good evening.What if one fails a course in msc in u.i?
Resit for the course and have a pass to graduate
Good day, Mr. Ayodele. I did PGD in UI, they refuse to release the result, done with the course 2021 but I get to know my CGPA is 2.5 Can I still use it to process for a master’s? I don’t understand this CGPA
Hello Ayo,
This is tricky. Your CGPA is 2.5 out of what?
I know UI used to use 7 points GPA before. I will advice you to apply for your masters. You’re favoured
Good day, Mr. Ayodele. I did PGD in UI, they refuse to release the result, done with the course 2021 but I get to know my CGPA is 2.5 Can I still use it to process for a master’s? I don’t understand this CGPA.
Anywhere you did your Masters , if its not ui, you will go through Mphil PhD.
Good day sir, thanks for all you do. Please how do UNN calculate their Masters GPA? Is it per semester? Again what grade qualifies you for PhD especially those in Education department.
When I was at UNN, the masters GPA is calculated for the whole program. But students can make a semester calculation to monitor
Good evening sir, kindly educate me on the question that whether mphil grade require writing of examination or just research work alone. Thanks
Hello Oseni,
This question is broad. I wish to update the post based on this.
To put it simply, there are terminal MPhil and non terminal MPhil.
The terminal MPhil students would write and examination and graduate with a MPhil certificate. The non terminal MPhil will cross directly to PhD once a minimum department requirements is met.
Read more on https://postgraduatenigeria.com/2017/03/what-is-mphil-all-abou/
I have lower credit in my PGD, can i be admitted for master?
Yes. It depends on the course and University
Mr Ayoade, I am deeply delighted and grateful for being prompt and responsive towards my question. The Lord Almighty will continue crowning your effort with resounding success. Thanks
Please I need help urgently I finished my Msc from university of Ibadan with a grade of 5.9/7.0. How do I convert it to a 5 point scale or a 4 point scale? Thank you
On a 5 point scale, it around 4-4.2.
The exact figure depends on your course weight or total course unit.
In percentage, it is 84.3%
Please, I have 2.95/4.0 at U.I. Do I qualify for Ph.D. or MPhil/Ph.D.
You qualify for direct PhD.
Are you sure UI grade is over 4?
Hello Ayodele,
You are really doing good work here. Thanks for that. I got 3.33 / 5. What percentage is that and can it make PHD?
You are only qualified for Mphil\PhD not PhD directly.
You are qualified only for Mphil\PhD not PhD directly.
Can you help me to calculate the percentage of 3.4 cgpa from unilag Masters degree. And can I go for my Mphil?
3.4/5 X 100
= 68%
With this grade, you can proceed directly to PhD
It it possible for one to have less than 4.0 but have upto 80%, secondly are they suppose to calculate the score for the one u fail and the result after u rewrite it
Hello Ayodele, You are really doing good work here. Thanks for that. I got 3.33 / 5. What percentage is that and can it make PHD?
Olu, thanks for the nice comment.
Your masters is 66.6%. Yes, this is good enough for direct PhD admission.
Some schools like UI, UNILAG & UNN request for 4/5 CGPA i.e 80%. They may not be strict about it in all departments
Good morning Mr. Ayo.
Please what’s the meaning of this? ‘A minimum of 3-points from a recognised institution at the PGD level’
What does the 3 points in pgd means?
Hello Sunday, 3 points should mean 3/5 grade points average
Hello Mr. Ayodele,
I did my Master’s degree at the University of Lagos in Economics Education. I had 4.21 on a scale of 5.0. However, I noticed that Unilag rating scale defines pass from 2-4-4.45. I think it is appalling going by this class limit and class definition. What do you think?
Hello Mr. Taiwo,
Trying to digest this info. You mean UNILAG put Masters pass grade as 2.4-4.45?
Well, first of all, if you had 4.21, that meant you pass, so congratulations!
Secondly, the grade range is confusing. 2.4 is too low and what happens to those above 4.45?
That means those ones with 4.51 -5.00 have distinction
hello admin, thanks for the work you do. I really appreciate. please I have a question, the Second Class, Upper Division, or 4 on a 5-point scale requirement for M.sc, especially for international prospective candidates.
please the 4 on a 5-point scale, does it include PGDE for those who had a third class at undergraduate level?
Hello Michael, your question is not clear.
PGDE
Can some one that has 3.9 in
Pgde do his master in UK?
And what grade is 3.9 n pgde,?
I graduated with third class honours BSC Zoology and made 3.9 in pgde. will it be accepted in UK for masters degree. Again is 3.9 distinction?
Yes. You can do a masters in the UK
Thank you so much sir. May God reward you for all you do
Thanks and amen
Hi
Good evening.. Ayodele John
You are doing a great job.
In my Msc coursework, I had a 3.20 GPA while in my thesis I got a B and the total course is 36 units including thesis. what is my total CGPA? I’m a bit confused. Did I qualify for a PhD program?
Thanks!
Hello Ifeanyi,
You need GPA of at least 3.5/5 for admission to good schools. Some department in few federal university will even request for 4.0
My advice is to apply for MPhil/PhD. See blog post on MPhil for details
Hello,
I have a distinction (MSc.) from a UK university. Please what is the equivalent grade in Nigerian university that would qualify for a PhD program?
Thank you.
With a distinction, you qualify for direct admission to PhD
I scored C in my MSc but my GP is 4.1, can I be admitted into federal University for a PhD degree. Someone told me that you must have be in your thesis to proceed with PhD.
Yes
I have C in my MSc research project but my GP is 4.1, will I be able to get admission into Fed. Universities. My friend told me that some universities insist on B in MSc thesis.
I had a 3.9/ 5.0 in my Masters can I apply to U.I for M Phil/ PHD
Good morning sir, I was told to proceed for Mphill after my masters in UI what is my cgpa and can I use it to apply for a PhD in UK sir, please enlighten me.
It means you masters grade wasn’t enough for direct admission to PhD.
Yes, you can still apply for PhD elsewhere. Many schools will accept you for a direct PhD, other would ask you to fulfill some conditions before or after admission. That is if your masters GPA is low
Most Nigerian Universities state they accept from 3.5CGPA above for PHD but would eventually refuse to grant applicants the admission rather, they give them M.Phil just because they are from another school. why is this so?
Well… There are myriads of possible reasons.
Some down grade the masters degree from outside their university OR to see that the PhD candidate is good enough using MPhil as a test
Good morning Sir!
Please is my 4.1 on a scale of 5 in Masters a pass or a distinction?
Thank you for all you do!
Good morning Sir!
Please is my 4.1 on a scale of 5 in Masters a pass or a distinction?
Thank you for all you do!
Joe, 4.1 G.P at PGD or Masters?
Good morning Sir, I have an Upper Credit in my (PGDE) at UDU and 3.89 CGPA in M.ED in Educational Administration and Planning(NOUN),respectively. Am I qualified for Ph.D in the same field in any Nigerian University ?
Yes, you are qualified. But competitive federal universities may not give you admission
Good morning sir, I graduated with 4.75 CGPA/ 5point scale (MSc) What is my score on percentage rating and can I be admitted for Ph.d in UI? Thanks.
Yes, you are more than qualified for a PhD at UI.
But University of Ibadan would not give direct PhD admission to Masters degrees of other universities.
May I know my grade of 4.75 CGPA/ 5 point scale rating on percentage conversion? Thanks.
95%
I had CGPA of 3.36/5.0 for M. Tech in Futa. The requirement is 3.50 or aggregate score of 60% and above. Can I proceed for PhD in Futa?
3.36/5 is more than 60%.
It’s tricky since FUTA doesn’t use percentage score.
Since your masters is from the same FUTA, you should have a direct PhD admission. Relate with your lecturers, I can’t give a definite answer
Hello Mr John,
Thanks for helping people out in situations like this.
Please I would like to know if M. Phil. transcript is available for collection @ ui.
Can you talk about Master at LASU, grading and requirements for PhD?
Thanks
Hello Qaseem, I don’t have the specific details for postgraduate grading at LASU
Can I use a distinction grade of PGDE and a low grade like 3.5 for PhD without doing MPhil/PhD in open university where one graduated from?
It is a possibility
Dear Ayodele John,
Please my PGD result is only showing Pass no CGPA or so, should I be worried?
To get your CGPA for postgraduate diploma you should request for your transcript
Hi. Please can I have the PDF grading scale for Masters degree in University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria .
Good evening Mr. Ayodele. I did my PGD in social work in U.I. I just collected my transcript. My CGPA is 3.1 please what is my percentage Score.
What’s the maximum grade point obtainable?
I know UI used the 7-point before but have readjusted to 5-point. So it depends on the year you graduated
Mr Ayodele I graduated 2016.
The 60 to 100% weighted average score is 5.0 and above CGPA
I think it’s 6- point. From my calculations
Never heard of 6- points though
Good evening, please I need your help,I am a Master’s student, I am through with my thesis but my final result is yet to be released. Nevertheless, I have checked all my results,including my thesis which i scored 68,I had A- 2, B- 11, C-1. Do you think I will be able to do PhD at any university of my choice ? Thanks
With this scores, you are above 4/5 CGPA, you can apply anywhere for PhD except UI that you must do MPhil no matter your CGPA if you didn’t do your Master in UI.
Pls sir, what is the CGPA of 62.75%
That is, on a 5 point scale
Hello sir, I graduate with a 3.0/5.0cgpa in my undergraduate studies will I be able apply for my masters directly
Samuel, you are very qualified for a Master’s degree. Apply
Hello Sir.
Your impact on this platform is highly commendable.
My transcript reads 4.8, U.I Masters grade 2021. Please, is that a distinction and am I eligible for direct Ph.D?
Thanks.
Yes…. You are eligible for direct PhD
UI has changed from the 7 point grading
Good evening, I got my masters transcript today with a CGPA of 4.3 at UI and what was written on my notification of result is that I can proceed to M.phil/PhD. I’m actually confused if the grading system that UI is using is still 7.0 or 5.0. Thanks
I’ll also like to ask if I can get a PhD scholarship with a CGPA of 4.3 to any institution abroad. Thanks.
I scored 38 in my English proficiency test in UI for my post graduate test can I still be accepted at the university for masters
Sarah, your score is low but it depends on the course.
What course?
(1)Pls am in d teaching field with a Bsc Mathematics (Statistics) without education,I guess I will go 4 a pdge ? (2)is it compulsory dat I must continue with d same course Mathematics (statistics) in my pgde program ? Bcos I want something different in my masters. Tnx
It is not compulsory
You decision is based on what you want
Am aspiring to do masters in economics education in unilag. Anyone who has idea about the major and elective course content
I graduated with 2.49 civil engineering is there hope for me to run my pgd
Yes.
M.sc grade point is 133 with 37 credit unit, dissertation and seminal grade point is 124 for 25 credit units. Please what is my CGPA?
Good day AY IF one fails a course in his msc program can it b overlooked ir one hv to rewrite and Do they have D and E in msc grading?
Yes, there is DEF grade. Carry over is treated like at undergraduate
Please Sir, help me calculate dis M.Sc grade for me. 133 grade point for a total of 37 credit unit with my Dissertation and seminal grade point of 124 for 25 credit unit. What is my CGPA. Thank you if request is consider.
This will give you a CGPA of 4.15
Hello sir, may God rewards you for a wonderful job, I got an A, 4 B’s, and 7Cs from NOUN for PGD program, what’s my grade!? Upper Credits, Distinction or just pass
Credit pass.
Nothing like upper credit. It’s OND/HND that use such
Hi Ayodele,
I got a 3.3/5 from University of Maiduguri for my Masters degree.
Kindly covert this to percentage and am I eligible for Direct PhD?
Thanks for the great job and information.
Hello, your GPA is 66% good enough for a PhD admission
How can I further my studies with a Masters degree cgpa of 2.75? Can I be admitted for M.Phil in any university in Nigeria?
Yes, apply for Mphil
Thank you very much for this information sir!
When applying for M.Phil, do I need to look for a supervisor like those who are applying for Ph.D or just apply for it like that? I appreciate your prompt response sir. Thank you.
It depends. If its a MPhil/PhD then you need a supervisor. But that should not be a primary focus. Once the department gives you admission, you’ll definitely be assigned a supervisor
Good day Mr. Ayo.
I had 4.8/7 in my MSc (chemistry) in UI and i was given an MPhil/PhD Result.
By calculation it 68%,
1.Can some department accept me for direct PhD? if there is please kindly let me know which biological sciences or other science inclined department that can accept that.
2. Which federal can accept that grade for direct PhD? if not let me know sir ..
Regards..
Hello Victor,
Hardly any other department would admit you in UI for a direct PhD.
Apply to UNILORIN, FUTA or UNIBEN for direct PhD Chemistry with that result
Good morning Mr. Ayodele John. It’s a pleasure to e-meet you. Please,I need your evaluation, I did an MSc in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from NOUN and graduated 2020 with 6As, 7Bs and 5Cs. I wish to apply for PhD Scholarships in Sweden but need to know first-hand the category of my grade whether its fit for purpose.
Thanks in anticipation of your response. God bless you immensely.
Warm regards.
Please, I had a 3.95/5 in my masters. Can I use it to access any University for my direct PhD?
Yes, you can
Is it possible to get Lecturing Job in a State University with Masters Pass?
Check this blog post on getting a job as a lecturer
Lecturer job
Hi, Mr Ayodele. Please I need an answer to this sir… My HND is lower and I wish to study abroad. Here in Nigeria, what do you think I should go for among direct entry, post graduate diploma and top up degree to increase my grade in HND? Thanks
Hello Peace, the decision depends.
With your HND, You can study for a Master’s at some UK universities if you have the funds.
In Nigeria, it’s better to do a postgraduate diploma. Pgd is acceptable for a Master’s both in Nigeria and abroad
I had 4.3/5.0 in a federal university, can I apply for direct PhD program in UI?
Yes… You are more than qualified.
But UI discriminate against Master’s degree from other universities. So you would need a MPhil/PhD not because of a low gpa
This is terrible by UI. Even 2.2 undergraduate results can get direct PhD admission in USA without Masters.
They are going against NUC rules of PhD admission requirements.
Please can I get an insight on how do the calculation? Someone should teach me please
Good afternoon Mr. Ayo I want to know if it’s mandatory to go through PGD before doing Master’s or I can do Master’s directly?
It’s not compulsory if all other requirements are in place
Good morning Sir, i just finished my master in a state university with 3 A, 6 B and 3 C, am i qualify for a PhD?
Yes, your grade will give you above 4.0
Congratulations to your Ph.D in-view.
Which course did you do your masters and are you applying for Ph.D immediately?
Hello Mr Ayodele! I graduated with a 3.3 cgpa (Second class lower) From Ambrose Alli University, any possibility for to proceed to Masters????
Hello Stephen, yes. You can apply to any university for a Master’s. But some universities are more competitive
Sir. For clarity.
In Liberia, all you need to enter Tetany institutions is at least (5) passes
•While entering the master’s program entry is 3.0 and above
•Does NUC accept Liberia masters for the Ph.D. program at a GPA of 3.0 in any universities in Nigeria?
• What happens to a Nigerian with a master’s degree from Liberia? did he going to pay as a foreign student?
If you’re a Nigerian, your certificate from Liberia will be verified and your admission would be granted.
Sir. What is the prospect of doing a Ph.D. out of Nigeria
With a foreign degree but what an online Ph.D. program
And how much are the fees
With CGPA of 4.77/5, in masters can I get PhD scholarship abroad in some university
This is a high grade. For scholarships abroad you need to get your transcript and letters of recommendation. Then apply with convincing essays
Pls what grade is a 3.93 Cgpa in a 5 point university post graduate grading system . Is it distinction or pass? Or can it be regarded as 1st class, second class upper etc like in undergraduate grading system?
There’s is no first class. Read the blogpost again. Thanks
Gudmorning sir I got a merit in my post graduate diploma in business administration and I was told I can do my my masters program
A merit result is good for a master’s degree
Hello mr Ayodele, I just finish my master with this tentative result, can i go for my Phd?
A 70, B 61, B 62, B 67, B 67, B66, C 58, C 50, C59, C 52, C 53
How many unit is each of the courses?
This can give you a PhD admission in a federal or any university in Nigeria except UI if UI is not the place you didn’t the master.
thank you sir
Hello good day, please I need help converting CGPA of 4.25 out of 5(Masters) to GPA
Please what scale of grading does UI use for masters is it 5points or 7points.
It has been 7 scale
A friend graduated with 1.9 bsc state university, if she apply for pgd and master degree at same state university. What can give assurance of getting phd directly at federal university like UI or OAU
A friend graduated with 1.9cgpa of state university, applying for pgd and master degree at same university. What give assurance of phd at federal university’s like UI or OAU
There is no assurances. Let the person complete the pgd first
Good Morning Sir,
I finished my masters at university of Ibadan and my notification of result does not specify the grade
What does that mean for me
Good Morning, I finished my masters in University of Ibadan but in my notification of result no grade was specified
Apply for your transcript or manually calculate your points using the grade you got in each course
I got 51.42% in my masters, can I apply for PhD with this kind of grade?
Good morning sir
Please, I want to ask if any university in Nigeria accept Benin certificate for master degree
What’s the name of the university?
If you served with NYSC, then you should be accepted
Pls sir I have a cgpa of 2.88 in pgde can I proceed to masters
Yes, you can
Pls, is it possible for someone who graduate with 3.47cgpa which is(2.2) to apply for master degree, In any Nigeria University.
Of course you can. Your CGPA is high despite it is a 2.2
Can 59% in M.ed final results apply PHD
No.. You need 70% in top schools or 60% minimum
I finished 2021at OAU with 59% in MEd final results.is there hope to proceed for PhD in any university both state and private o Nigeria
Good Day,
I’m a graduate of NOUN, B.SC CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES CGPA OF (2.1)
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