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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PhD Public Health

Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Regular module runs from September to April each year; elongated module (weekends) starts from July

NGN 1,100,000 a yearView programme

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Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

NGN 491,000 a yearView programme

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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

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Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria

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Newgate University, MInna, Niger State., Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Applications for degree programmes are received throughout the year; admission to 100 Level via JAMB UTME or 200 Level via Direct Entry.

Health Sciences

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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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.