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PhD Mechanical Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Programme overview

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

The mission is to cultivate an environment of advanced scientific inquiry, producing doctoral graduates who are independent researchers, innovative thinkers, and industry leaders. The vision is to be a premier hub for mechanical engineering research that contributes transformative, sustainable, and technologically advanced solutions to the global engineering landscape.

Level: Doctoral  |  Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Location: Plot 681, Jabi Airport Bypass, Abuja, FCT

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Admission into the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering program requires a strong academic background in research. Candidates must meet the following: · Academic Qualification: A Master’s degree (M.Eng. or M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from a recognized university. · Academic Performance: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5-point scale (or an average of 60%) in the Master’s program. · Research Component: The applicant’s Master’s degree must have included a research thesis component, with a thesis score of not lower than 60% (B). · Matriculation: Candidates must also satisfy the general university matriculation requirements.

NGN 1,800,000 a year (2026/2027). Nile tuition fees page (2026/2027), row '(PhD) Mechanical Engineering': fee per session; fee per semester N900,000; total programme fee N5,400,000. 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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