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PhD Economics at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Economics is a doctoral programme offered at Nile University of Nigeria by the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT. It runs for 3 years.

The programme offers structured research training and supervision by faculty prominent in their fields. It equips you with the theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques necessary to proceed to the research component of the programme.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT

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Application information

Entry requirements

All candidates must: Possess the university minimum requirement for a B.Sc degree in Economics. Have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an approved university whose Economic Programme is accredited by NUC. Have a minimum of a Second Class Lower degree in the discipline. Hold a Master’s degree in Economics with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 point scale and thesis score not lower than 60%. Submit a brief satisfactory statement of intended area of research. Approved Master of Philosophy Degree in a relevant discipline with a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

NGN 2,000,000 a year (2026/2027). Nile tuition fees page (2026/2027), row '(PhD) Economics': fee per session; fee per semester N1,000,000; total programme fee N6,000,000. Excludes accommodation. Source

Intake: Annual intake; programme pages state a September start (some postgraduate pages state September or January entry).

Duration: 3 years

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

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