How to Apply for ABU Institute of Administration Diploma Admission

How to Apply for ABU Institute of Administration Diploma Admission


Find out how to apply for the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Institute of Administration Diploma Admission for 2024/2025. Learn about courses, requirements, and the application process. Keep reading.



The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Institute of Administration has opened the door for fresh minds eager to advance their education with diploma programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.


If you dream of obtaining a diploma in business, finance, law, or public administration, now is the time to apply.

This opportunity provides various courses that offer in-depth skills and knowledge essential for future careers.

Make sure to read through the admission details to understand each course’s requirements and choose the best fit for you.

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Available Diploma Course, Requirements and Duration
Diploma Courses and Entry Requirements
1. Diploma in AccountingEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
3. Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Innovation ManagementEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
4. Diploma in Business Risk ManagementEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
5. Diploma in Banking and FinanceEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
6. Diploma in Islamic Banking and FinanceEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
7. Diploma in InsuranceEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Any other 3 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
8. Diploma in Business ManagementEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
9. Diploma in MarketingEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Any other 3 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
10. Diploma in Civil LawEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Any other 4 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
11. Diploma in Sharia and Civil LawEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Islamic Studies or Arabic
Any other 3 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
12. Diploma in Local GovernmentEntry Requirements:Minimum of a Pass in English Language with 5 credits, or
4 credits including English Language
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
13. Diploma in Public FinanceEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
14. Diploma in Development StudiesEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
15. Diploma in Cooperative and Rural DevelopmentEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Any other 3 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
16. Diploma in Public AdministrationEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Government/History/Civic Education
Any other 2 credits
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
17. Diploma in Personnel and Industrial AdministrationEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Government/History/Civic Education
Any other 1 credit
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
18. Diploma in Office System Administration and ManagementEntry Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Government/History/Civic Education
Any other 1 credit
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
Advanced Diploma Courses and Entry Requirements
1. Advanced Diploma (I) in Public AdministrationEntry Requirements:Diploma in Public Administration, Local Government, Personnel Management, Human Resources Management, Social Welfare Administration, or Secretarial Studies with a minimum of MERIT grade.
Nursing/Midwifery/Community Health Officers with 5 years of working experience in Public Service.
Diploma in Public Administration/Local Government from Institute of Administration, A.B.U. Zaria with PASS grade and 3 years of working experience.
All candidates must possess 5 Credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language.
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Advanced Diploma (II) in Public AdministrationEntry Requirements:Higher National Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Local Government, Personnel Management, or Social Welfare Administration with a minimum of LOWER/MERIT grade.
Holder of Advanced Diploma in Public Administration from Institute of Administration, A.B.U. Zaria with PASS grade.
All candidates must possess 5 Credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language.
Duration: 1 year (Full Time)
Higher Diploma in Local Government Courses
1. Higher Diploma (I) in Local GovernmentEntry Requirements:Diploma in Public Administration, Local Government, or related fields with a minimum of MERIT grade.
NCE with 3 years of working experience in Local Government service.
Diploma in Public Administration/Local Government from Institute of Administration, A.B.U. Zaria with PASS grade and 5 years of working experience.
Must possess 4 Credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language, or 5 credits including PASS in English Language.
Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Higher Diploma (II) in Local GovernmentEntry Requirements:Higher Diploma in Public Administration, Local Government, Personnel Management, or Social Welfare Administration with a minimum of MERIT/PASS grade.
Holder of Higher Diploma in Local Government from Institute of Administration, A.B.U. Zaria with PASS grade.
Must possess 4 Credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language, or 5 credits including PASS in English Language.
Duration: 1 year (Full Time)

How to Apply for ABU Institute of Administration Diploma Admission

To apply for the ABU Institute of Administration Diploma Admission, follow these steps.Application Fee: A fee of N2,500 is required.
Step 1: Generate a transaction ID through the ABU Application Portal.
Step 2: Proceed to the bank with the transaction ID to make the payment.
Step 3: After payment, return to the portal to complete and submit the application form.

Important Dates: Applications close on 31st December 2024.

For further information, visit ABU Advertisement for Diploma Programmes.

Take this opportunity to join the ABU Institute of Administration and gain skills that can lead to a successful career.