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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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

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PhD Mathematics

Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; first semester of the academic session (2026/2027 admissions advertised); UTME, Direct Entry and inter-university transfer routes.

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PhD Mathematics

Bingham University, New Karu, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual undergraduate admission exercise (2026/2027 session); application via the university portal, no closing date stated.

NGN 350,000 a yearView programme

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PhD Mathematics

Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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PhD Mathematics

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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PhD Mathematics

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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PhD Mathematics

Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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PhD Mathematics

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

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PhD Mathematics

Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual undergraduate intake via UTME (Bowen as first choice) plus post-UTME; applications open on a rolling basis for the 2026/2027 session. Also offers JUPEB (A-Level) programme.

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PhD Mathematics

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; admission screening based on JAMB score with BIU as first choice, no post-UTME screening.

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