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 Political Science

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.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

Crawford University Igbesa, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; applications open May to October each year (per admissions page).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; admission via UTME and Direct Entry (200 Level), 2026/2027 session as published.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via the Fountain University e-portal; 2026/2027 session admissions (UTME and Direct Entry).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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 Political Science

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).

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