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

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
2026/2027 academic year; application closes October 30, 2026

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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 Political Science

Chrisland University, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; 2026/2027 session (postgraduate application deadline 1 September 2026, screening September 2026).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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).

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

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.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Political Science

Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; undergraduate applications open about March (JAMB UTME, Post-UTME screening May-June), postgraduate applications March-May; resumption September/October.

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