Air Force Institute of Technology Direct Entry Admissions into PGD/HND/Pre-HND Programmes for 2017/2018 Academic Session

The Air Force Institute of Technology is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge and skills to students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach; a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development for the aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/disciplines.

Direct Entry Admission Into PGD/HND/Pre-HND Programmes for 2017/2018 Academic Session
Admissions into programmes offered in the Institute are open to the general public. Traditionally, admission into the Institute is gained through the JAMB UTME entry route. However, admissions could also be gained through direct entry into any of the Institute’s programmes other than the National Diploma programmes. To this end, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for direct entry admissions into the following programmes in the 2017/2018 Academic Session:

Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes

• Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
• Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
• Purchasing and Supply.

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes

• Aircraft Engineering Technology (Airframe/Power Plant Option).
• Aircraft Engineering Technology (Avionics Option).
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
• Purchasing and Supply.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes

• Aerospace Engineering (Aeromechanical Option).
• Aerospace Engineering (Avionics Option).
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

The Pre-HND in Aircraft Engineering Technology Programme is a one-year orientation course specifically designed for candidates with ND in engineering fields other than aircraft engineering. The programme is meant to introduce students to aircraft engineering and also provide a good foundation for such students to further their studies in aviation related programmes. Similarly, the other Pre-HND programmes are aimed at appropriate re-orientation as the case may be.

The PGD in Aerospace Engineering at AFIT is a one-year programme that is specially designed to prepare candidates for one-year MSc programme in aerospace engineering at Cranfield University, United Kingdom (UK). Candidates, who on completion of the PGD programme, wish to enrol for the Masters Programme at Cranfield University, UK can choose to specialize in one of the following fields:

• M.Sc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Airframe and Airframe Systems Option).
• M.Sc Aerospace Vehicle Design (Avionics Systems Design Option).
• M.Sc Thermal Power.
• M.Sc Computation Fluid Dynamics.
• M.Sc Flight Dynamics.

Admission Requirements
Those intending to pursue Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes would be offered direct entry admission if they meet the entry requirements. The entry qualifications for programmes offered in AFIT are as detailed below:

• Pre-Higher National Diploma (Pre-HND) Programmes:
  • ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;
  • A Minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.
  • In exceptional cases, a candidate with ND at pass level (CGPA of 2.0-2.49) who has 2 or more years of post-ND cognate work experience may be considered for admission into the Pre-HND programme.
• Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes:
  • ND with a minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/|Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Business Administration and Management (as applicable) and;
  • A Minimum of one year post-ND cognate work experience.
• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Aerospace Engineering.A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Engineering, Material Sciences or Physics.
• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes in Supply Chain Management. A minimum grade of Second Class Honours in Purchasing & Supply and other related fields.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: