ADMISSION INTO PGD POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma programme in Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals at the University of Port Harcourt.
Admission Details:
The Centre was established in August 2013 with the aim of providing industry-based training required for sound refining and processing of crude oil.
The centre is a research hub and propagates the culture of excellence through sustained learning. It also seeks to facilitate the Nigerian local content initiative.
The centre is a post graduate institute that is forging viable collaborations and partnerships with renowned industries and universities across the globe.
The centre offers programmes which reflect the global realities and therefore attaches great importance to students’ participation in courses as well as analytic tools of refining and petrochemicals.
The Teaching faculty is drawn from University of Port Harcourt, Industry Professionals with cognate experience and other collaborating institutions. The ratio of teaching staff from university is (60%), other institutions (10%) and the industry (30%). This principle guides the selection of resource persons to teach in the centre. There are 5 senior administrative staff headed by an administrative secretary and 3 junior staff in the centre. The centre has graduated seven batches, made up of 85 students, since inception with outstanding performances. The batch 8 students have long started their lectures.
Detailed Method of Application
- Application form is to be filled online.
- A non-refundable Application Fee of N20,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Naira) will be paid to the Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals, University of Port Harcourt or Payment made online via Debit card( www.cgrpng.org/payments)
- Scanned copies of relevant credentials will be uploaded on the website
Bank deposit could be made. details below
Accout number: 1017464139
Account Name: Centre for Gas, Refining & Petrochemicals, University of Port Harcourt
Bank Name: UBA
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE UPLOADED TO THE WEBSITE AFTER THE ONLINE APPLICATION
- Copies of the Credentials i.e. WAEC, GCE, NYSC Discharge Certificate & University degrees, etc and, if applicable, an attestation of attendance at an educational establishment.
- Detailed records of results (TRANSCRIPT)
- Scanned Passport Photograph
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum of Third-Class Honours in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical or Gas Engineering or Industrial Chemistry and Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) in other engineering disciplines from recognized universities
Industry/ company workers with 5 years cognate gas/refining/petrochemicals experience who possesses third class honours with cumulative grade point average, (CGPA) of 2.5 or above will also be considered.
Candidates must have also finished the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as at the time of application.
FOR TECHNICAL ISSUES, EMAIL: admissions@cgrpng.org or call +2347067281841
MODE OF STUDY/ PROGRAMME DURATION
The program is run using a blended mode of study (Virtual/Classroom based).
The duration of the programme will be 12 calendar months of intensive full-time study. Industry/company workers can equally attend modular/sandwich programmes and accumulate credits.
AWARD OF DEGREE
Successful students at the end of the programme shall receive a PGD degree Certificate in Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals of the University of Port Harcourt.
APPLICATION FEE
A non- refundable Application Fee of twenty thousand naira (N20, 000) will be paid to the Centre for Gas, Refining & Petrochemicals, University of Port Harcourt, Payment can also be made online via http://cgrp-backup.local/payments.
Bank deposit could be made. details below
Accout number: 1017464139
Account Name: Centre for Gas, Refining & Petrochemicals, University of Port Harcourt
Bank Name: UBA
Application Form can be obtained on-line from www.cgrpng.org. The Form should be completed and submitted online.
Important dates to remember: (Any change will be communicated by e-mail)
- Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on the CGRP Website www.cgrpng.org
- For enquiries, please email info@cgrp-backup.local or call +2347067281841
Take the Next Step in Your Academic Journey
Begin your Academic journey in Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals at the Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt.