PhD programmes in Nigeria

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

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3198 programmes found

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

Salem University, Lokoja, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; programme pages show a September 2026 start.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; 2025/2026 fresh students resumed 22-26 September 2025 (by college) with lectures beginning 29 September 2025. Admission via UTME and post-UTME screening.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

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

PhD Law

American University of Nigeria, Yola, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Bi-annual admission: Fall (August) and Spring (January) semesters.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via UTME and direct entry; pre-degree programme also offered (admission requirements page). Applicants must apply in person at the university.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

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).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Law

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via UTME, Direct Entry and JUPEB; postgraduate admissions ongoing, with first and second semester entry.

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