UniAbuja Postgraduate Academic Calendar 2026/2027 Released | Key Dates Inside
Last Updated on 2 months ago by Haruna Ayuba
The University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) has officially released the revised 2026/2027 Academic Session Calendar. Screening of new intakes already began on Monday, 2nd February 2026, and the session runs through to Friday, 2nd October 2026. This calendar was approved at the Senate’s 191st Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, 28th January, 2026.
Quick Summary — Key Highlights
- Screening of New Intakes: February 2 – 20, 2026
- First Semester Lectures: February 23 – May 15, 2026
- First Semester Exams: May 25 – June 5, 2026
- Second Semester Lectures: June 22 – September 11, 2026
- Second Semester Exams: September 21 – October 2, 2026
- Authority: Approved by the Senate via Ref No. UA/SPGS/AC/87, dated 21st January, 2026
- Compliance is strict — this is an official internal memo to all Deans and Heads of Academic Departments
About the Calendar
This is an approved revised calendar issued by the Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Mal. Yahya I. Mohammed, on behalf of the Dean, SPGS. It is addressed to Provosts, Deans, and Heads of Academic Departments and carries the authority of a Senate decision.
Reference No: UA/SPGS/AC/87 Date of Memo: 21st January, 2026 Approved At: 191st Regular Senate Meeting — 28th January, 2026
First Semester Schedule
| S/No. | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 2nd February, 2026 | Screening of New Intakes Begins |
| 2 | Friday, 20th February, 2026 | Screening of New Intakes Ends |
| 3 | Monday, 23rd February, 2026 | First Semester Lectures Commence |
| 4 | Friday, 15th May, 2026 | First Semester Lectures End |
| 5 | Monday, 25th May, 2026 | First Semester Examinations Commence |
| 6 | Friday, 5th June, 2026 | First Semester Examinations End |
Second Semester Schedule
| S/No. | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 22nd June, 2026 | Second Semester Lectures Commence |
| 2 | Friday, 11th September, 2026 | Second Semester Lectures End |
| 3 | Monday, 21st September, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations Commence |
| 4 | Friday, 2nd October, 2026 | Second Semester Examinations End — END OF 2026/2027 SESSION |
Full Academic Calendar at a Glance
| S/No. | Activity | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screening of New Intakes | Mon, 2 Feb 2026 | Fri, 20 Feb 2026 |
| 2 | First Semester Lectures | Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | Fri, 15 May 2026 |
| 3 | First Semester Examinations | Mon, 25 May 2026 | Fri, 5 Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Second Semester Lectures | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | Fri, 11 Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Second Semester Examinations | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | Fri, 2 Oct 2026 |
What This Means for Postgraduate Students
New Intakes
If you were recently admitted into UniAbuja’s postgraduate programmes, your screening window runs from February 2 to February 20, 2026. Missing this window could delay your ability to begin lectures or register for the session. Head to your department immediately.
Returning Postgraduate Students
First semester lectures are already underway as of Monday, 23rd February, 2026. Ensure your course registration is completed before lectures end on 15th May, 2026, to avoid exam-related complications.
Exam Preparation
First semester examinations span only 11 days (25th May – 5th June). Students should use the period between the end of lectures (May 15) and the start of exams (May 25) — a 10-day study window — to prepare.
Important Notice
The memo explicitly states: “This is for guidance and strict compliance, please.”
This means no deviations will be entertained by the administration. Students and staff are expected to align all academic activities — including coursework submissions, project defences, and departmental deadlines — with this calendar.
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