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 Chemistry

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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

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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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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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Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Postgraduate applications for the 2026/2027 academic session were open through the School of Postgra

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Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, Nigeria

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Olusegun Agagu University of Sc. & Tech., Okitipupa, Ondo, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session is open for PGD, PGDE (STEM Education), MS

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Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria

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Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; 2025/2026 fresh-student registration opened 13 Oct 2025, resumption 10 Nov 2025, matriculation 21 Jan 2026 (per academic calendar)