PhD programmes in Nigeria

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD International Relations

Landmark University, Omu-Aran., Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; 2026/2027 admissions open on the admissions portal (application via admportal.lmu.edu.ng; Post-UTME screening LUSAS).

NGN 525,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

Southwestern University, Oku Owa, Nigeria

NGN 180,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; applications open for the 2026/2027 academic session (UTME and Direct Entry routes).

Arts & Humanities

Baze University, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Online admission system stated to be always open (rolling applications); 2025 academic session commenced 3 September 2025.

Arts & Humanities

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; programme pages state a September start (some postgraduate pages state September or January entry).

NGN 1,800,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Admissions for postgraduate Diploma, Master's, MBA and PhD programmes are open for 2026. Returning u

NGN 550,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual undergraduate intake via UTME/Direct Entry (session start not stated on the pages read); fees published for the 2026/2027 session.

NGN 400,000 a yearView programme