PhD degrees in Economics in Nigeria

Compare 79 PhD programmes in Economics at 68 universities in Nigeria: tuition fees, entry requirements, intakes and scholarships.

79 programmes found

Arts & Humanities

PhD Economics

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
2026/2027 academic year; application closes October 30, 2026
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Arts & Humanities

PhD Economics

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 Economics

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 525,000 a yearView programme

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PhD Economics

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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PhD Economics

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry; admission screening based on JAMB score with BIU as first choice, no post-UTME screening.
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PhD Economics

American University of Nigeria, Yola, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Bi-annual admission: Fall (August) and Spring (January) semesters.
NGN 2,904,000 for the whole programmeView programme

Arts & Humanities

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

Arts & Humanities

PhD Economics

Bells University of Technology, Otta, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake (UTME and direct entry); postgraduate applications via the Postgraduate School portal
NGN 550,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD Economics

Crawford University Igbesa, Nigeria

Degree
Doctorate
Next intake
Annual intake; applications open May to October each year (per admissions page).
NGN 750,000 a yearView programme

Arts & Humanities

PhD Economics

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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