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PhD Political Science at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Programme overview

The PhD Political Science 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.

Political Science is the study of power relations among men within the state and the international system useful for the understanding of relations among states and international organizations, their interdependence, cooperation, peaceful co-existence and mutual understanding.

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 Poltical Science. 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% (B). 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

NGN 1,800,000 a year (2026/2027). Nile tuition fees page (2026/2027), row '(PhD) Political Science': 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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