PhD programmes in Nigeria

Compare 3,198 PhD programmes at 114 universities in Nigeria: tuition fees, entry requirements, intakes and scholarships.

Arts & Humanities

PhD Arabic literature

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; PhD

Arts & Humanities

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; PhD

Arts & Humanities

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Engineering

Bells University of Technology, Otta, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake (UTME and direct entry); postgraduate applications via the Postgraduate School portal

NGN 650,000 a yearView programme

Engineering

Rivers State University, Nigeria

Engineering

Bingham University, New Karu, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual undergraduate admission exercise (2026/2027 session); application via the university portal, no closing date stated.

NGN 700,000 a yearView programme

Engineering

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Engineering

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.

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).