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 Peace and Security Studies

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD Performing Arts

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic year includes PhD programmes through the School of

Arts & Humanities

PhD Performing Arts

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Postgraduate admissions are annual. PhD programmes run a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 60 mo

STEM

PhD Petroleum Chemistry

American University of Nigeria, Yola, Nigeria

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

Engineering

PhD Petroleum Engineering

Covenant University Ota, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual undergraduate intake via UTME and CUSAS post-UTME screening; 2026/2027 admissions open (per admissions site).

Engineering

PhD Petroleum Engineering

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.

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