Doctorate programs in Nigeria

Considering Nigeria? There are doctorate programs to weigh up — compare fees, entry requirements and start dates before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Nigeria?

Programs in Nigeria are offered at these levels: Diploma, Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Nigeria?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Nigeria. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Nigeria?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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229 programs found

Civil Engineering (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Civil Engineering & Construction

Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Agronomy (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Plant Breeding and Genetics (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Agricultural Entomology (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Agriculture

Plant Pathology (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Soil Science (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Chemistry (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

Economic Geology/Mineral Exploration (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Environmental Geology/Geochemistry (Doctorate)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University World rank #3,585

Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria

atbu.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

PhD in Accounting

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Accounting

Program page

PhD in Business Administration

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Program page

PhD in Pharmacy

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Pharmacy

Program page

PhD in Engineering

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Program page

PhD in Law

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Program page

PhD in Education

Obafemi Awolowo University World rank #2,705

Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria

oauife.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Program page

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta World rank #3,598

Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria

funaab.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Veterinary Medicine

Program page

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Ibadan World rank #1,696

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

ui.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Anaesthesia

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

npmcn.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Operating Room & Surgical Technology

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Dental Surgery

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

npmcn.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Operating Room & Surgical Technology

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Family Medicine

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

npmcn.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Family Dentistry

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

npmcn.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Dentistry

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Internal Medicine

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

npmcn.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Medicine

Program page

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Doctorate programs in Nigeria

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Nigeria?

Which fields of study can I browse in Nigeria?

How much does it cost to study in Nigeria?

How do I choose the right program?

Civil Engineering (Doctorate)

Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering (Doctorate)

Agronomy (Doctorate)

Plant Breeding and Genetics (Doctorate)

Agricultural Entomology (Doctorate)

Plant Pathology (Doctorate)

Soil Science (Doctorate)

Chemistry (Doctorate)

Economic Geology/Mineral Exploration (Doctorate)

Sedimentology/Petroleum Geology (Doctorate)

Environmental Geology/Geochemistry (Doctorate)

PhD in Accounting

PhD in Business Administration

PhD in Pharmacy

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Law

PhD in Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD in Fellowship in Anaesthesia

PhD in Fellowship in Dental Surgery

PhD in Fellowship in Family Medicine

PhD in Fellowship in Family Dentistry

PhD in Fellowship in Internal Medicine

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