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PhD History at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD History is a doctoral programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of History in the Arts, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 3 years.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Arts  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements To be admitted into a Ph.D. programme candidates should possess an MA in History or equivalent degree from a recognized University or Institute of Higher Learning. Applicant with an M. Phil or equivalent degree from a recognized university or equivalent Institution of Higher Learning in any subject, which is deemed relevant to the proposed research topic by the Department, may also be considered. Applicants already registered for the M.Phil. programme in the Department shall be permitted to transfer to the Ph.D. Programme in accordance with the provisions of the School of Postgraduate Studies. In order to be admitted to the M. Phil/Ph.D. Programmes the candidates should discuss his/her proposed programme with the Department and submit an acceptable research proposal in accordance with the Regulations of the satisfactorily pass a course or courses from the M.A. Programme. The following programmes will be offered:  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Political and social History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Economic History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Urban History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Environmental History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Gender History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Diplomatic History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Medical History)  M. Phil/Ph.D. (Public Policy Studies)

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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