The Institute of Niger Delta Studies
The Institute of Niger Delta Studies (INDS) is a postgraduate research and teaching centre of the University of Port Harcourt, established to advance scholarship on the Niger Delta region — its people, environment, economy and security. Based at the Delta Park Campus, Choba, the Institute brings together researchers across disciplines to address the region’s most pressing developmental challenges.
Through its multidisciplinary graduate programmes, INDS trains the next generation of scholars, policy makers and industry leaders, combining rigorous academic study with practical, real-world relevance to the Niger Delta and beyond.
Blue Economy & Maritime Studies
Advancing knowledge of the region’s ocean and inland-water resources and sustainable maritime development.
Security & Intelligence Studies
Building expertise in regional security, peace-building and strategic intelligence for a stable Niger Delta.
Postgraduate Focus
Masters and doctoral programmes designed for scholars, professionals and policy makers.
University of Port Harcourt
A centre of the region’s foremost university, at the Delta Park Campus, Choba, Rivers State.
Our Programs
Choose from our postgraduate programs in Security & Intelligence Studies and Blue Economy & Maritime Studies.
M.Sc. Blue Economy and Maritime Studies
Blue Economy and Maritime Studies
Admission requirement
Open to candidates with at least a first degree (Second Class) in Geography, Environmental Management, Economics, Animal and Environmental Biology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Animal Science, Crop Science, Transport, Logistics, or Management Sciences.
INDS-MSC-BEM
M.Sc. Security and Intelligence Studies
Security and Intelligence Studies
Admission requirement
Open to candidates with at least a Second Class Honours degree in any discipline from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognised University.
INDS-MSC-SIS
PGD Blue Economy and Maritime Studies
Blue Economy and Maritime Studies
Admission requirement
Open to candidates with at least a Third Class Degree or HND Upper Credit in any discipline from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognised University/Polytechnic.
INDS-PGD-BEM
PGD Security and Intelligence Studies
Security and Intelligence Studies
Admission requirement
Open to candidates with at least a Third Class Degree or HND Upper Credit in any discipline from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognised University/Polytechnic.
INDS-PGD-SIS
PhD Security and Intelligence Studies
Security and Intelligence Studies
Admission requirement
Open to candidates with at least a Master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 in Security and Intelligence Studies, Sociology or Law.
INDS-PHD-SIS
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to submit your postgraduate application.
Create Account
Register with your email and personal details
Fill Application
Complete the application form with your academic details
Upload Documents
Upload required certificates and documents
Pay & Submit
Pay the application fee and submit for review