PhD programmes in Nigeria

Compare 3,198 PhD programmes at 114 universities in Nigeria: tuition fees, entry requirements, intakes and scholarships.

Arts & Humanities

PhD English

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; new-student 2026/2027 fee schedule published (resumption of freshers announced September 2026).

NGN 300,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD English & Literary Studies

Paul University, Awka - Anambra State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Undergraduate: annual (2026/2027 applications open 27 May - 31 Oct 2026; resumption 12 Oct 2026). Postgraduate: applications open all year; three intakes per year (Tier 1 1 Jan 2027, Tier 2 1 May 2027, Tier 3 1 Sep 2027).

NGN 250,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD English & Literary Studies

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Important dates listed for the 2027/2028 calendar: JAMB UTME in February 2026, Post-UTME screening i

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English (Language and Literature)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; 2026/2027 postgraduate online screening registration 7 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 (screening fee N3,000)

NGN 89,250 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD English (Language and Literature)

Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English (Language)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake via UTME and Direct Entry (admission lists published for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions).

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English (Literature)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake via UTME and Direct Entry (admission lists published for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions).

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English Education

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: For M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes, admission is processed at the beginning of each semester. Candidate

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English Education

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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Arts & Humanities

PhD English Education

Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; applications through the admissions portal (admission.veritas.edu.ng).

NGN 1,001,000 a yearView programme