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 Economics

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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PhD Economics

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; new-student 2026/2027 fee schedule published (resumption of freshers announced September 2026).

NGN 300,000 a yearView programme

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PhD Economics

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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PhD Economics

Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Postgraduate programmes (PGD, M.Sc/M.Eng/MPH, M.Phil, PhD) are offered full-time and, for most PGD a

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PhD Economics

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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PhD Economics

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

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PhD Economics

Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate

NGN 431,000 a yearView programme

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PhD Economics

Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; 2026/2027 session undergraduate applications close 31 October 2026, postgraduate close 31 January 2027. Postgraduate first semester runs October to February, second April to July.

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PhD Economics

Baze University, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Online admission system stated to be always open (rolling applications); 2025 academic session commenced 3 September 2025.

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PhD Economics

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Degree: Doctorate
Next intake: Annual intake; 2026/2027 postgraduate online screening registration 7 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 (screening fee N3,000)

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