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 Sociology

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

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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Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

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).
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Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo, Nigeria

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

PhD Sociology

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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Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

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.
NGN 200,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD Sociology

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.
NGN 400,000 a yearView programme

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