Upper Nile University has invited qualified graduates to apply for postgraduate diploma, master’s and PhD programmes for the 2025/26 academic year. The published offer spans health, education, agriculture, economics, management, public administration and environmental fields.
The breadth of the postgraduate portfolio reflects UNU’s role in developing advanced professional and research capacity for South Sudan. Programmes are designed for graduates seeking deeper disciplinary expertise, preparation for leadership, or a pathway into research and university teaching.
Published programme areas and fees
The figures below reproduce the programme fees published by the College of Postgraduate Studies. The notice states that these are tuition fees for the full programme, while admission fees may vary by programme.
| Faculty / area | Field | Award | Published programme fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | Microbiology | Master | US$2,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | Microbiology | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | Haematology | Master | US$2,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences | Medical Laboratory | Diploma | US$1,000 |
| Public Health & Environmental Studies | Public Health | Master | US$2,000 |
| Public Health & Environmental Studies | Public Health | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Public Health & Environmental Studies | Epidemiology | Diploma | US$1,000 |
| Public Health & Environmental Studies | Public Health | Diploma | US$1,000 |
| Public Health & Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies | Diploma | US$1,000 |
| Education | Linguistics | Master | US$1,500 |
| Education | Linguistics | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Education | Linguistics | Diploma | US$800 |
| Education | Literature | Master | US$1,500 |
| Education | Literature | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Education | Literature | Diploma | US$800 |
| Education | Geography | Master | US$1,500 |
| Education | Geography | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Education | Geography | Diploma | US$800 |
| Education | Educational Science | Master | US$1,500 |
| Education | Educational Science | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Education | Educational Science | Diploma | US$800 |
| Education | History | Master | US$1,500 |
| Education | History | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Education | History | Diploma | US$800 |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | Master | US$2,000 |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Agriculture | Crop Protection | Master | US$2,000 |
| Agriculture | Crop Protection | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Management Sciences | Business Administration | Master | US$1,500 |
| Management Sciences | Business Administration | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Management Sciences | Business Administration | Diploma | US$800 |
| Management Sciences | Public Administration | Master | US$2,000 |
| Management Sciences | Public Administration | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Management Sciences | Public Administration | Diploma | US$800 |
| Management Sciences | Accounting & Finance | Master | US$2,000 |
| Management Sciences | Accounting & Finance | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Management Sciences | Accounting & Finance | Diploma | US$800 |
| Economics | Political Science | Master | US$1,500 |
| Economics | Political Science | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Economics | Political Science | Diploma | US$800 |
| Economics | Pure Economics | Master | US$1,500 |
| Economics | Pure Economics | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Economics | Pure Economics | Diploma | US$800 |
| Animal Production | Animal Production | Master | US$2,000 |
| Animal Production | Animal Production | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Forestry & Range Sciences | Forestry | Master | US$2,000 |
| Forestry & Range Sciences | Forestry | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Forestry & Range Sciences | Wildlife Sciences | Master | US$2,000 |
| Forestry & Range Sciences | Wildlife Sciences | PhD | US$5,000 |
| Medicine | Nursing | Diploma | US$1,000 |
Preparing a strong application
Prospective students should assemble certified academic records, identification, a current curriculum vitae and any programme-specific material requested by the relevant faculty. Applicants for research degrees may also be asked to demonstrate a clear area of academic interest.
Postgraduate study at UNU offers an opportunity to connect advanced learning with the practical needs of institutions and communities. Applicants are encouraged to select a field that aligns with their professional goals and the development priorities they hope to serve.
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