General Requirements for Admission to PAUGHSS Programmes.

• Admission will be on the basis of outstanding academic achievement as exhibited in the performance at Bachelor’s level.
• Applicants shall be talented and enterprising graduates with promising and strong leadership potential, seeking to undertake postgraduate study/research in Africa.
• In addition to prioritizing academic achievement, selection will also take into account some desirable cross-cutting issues so as to encourage diversity in the class/programme. These include: 
  • Regional/sub-regional balance
  • Gender balance 
• A satisfactory medical report showing that the student will be able to complete the course.
• Identification document (passport or ID card)
• Ability to work in a team.

Specific Requirements for Master's Degree Programmes.

• An applicant must be a holder of at least a Second Class (Upper Division) Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent awarded by a recognized/accredited University.
• The languages of tuition are English and French; therefore, proficiency in English or French is mandatory. This will be assessed during the admission interview.
• ICT literacy: the student should be familiar with basic computer tools for editing documents (such as MS Word and MS Excel) and internet access.
• Applications shall comprise:
  • A completed application form (available online on the Pan African University’s website)
  • An application letter (letter of motivation)
  • Certified copies of transcripts of academic records of all years of study.
  • A Certified copy of the first-degree certificate or equivalent or proof of graduation
  • A copy of identification document
  • Two passport-size photos
  • A one-page résumé/CV
  • Two references; one being from the student’s previous University.