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Study Economics in Nigeria

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics (Bachelor)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  2. Master

    Agric Economics And Extension (Masters)

    University of Uyo 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  3. Diploma

    Air Conditioning and Refigeration/ Biulding Service (option) (Higher National Diploma(HND))

    Federal Polytechnic Nekede 🇳🇬 Owerri, Nigeria

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Economics

    American University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Yola, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics, BSc

    Nasarawa State University Keffi 🇳🇬 Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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  7. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Economics

    Veritas University, Abuja 🇳🇬 Abuja, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Agric Economics And Extension (PhD)

    University of Uyo 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics Department

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  11. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics

    Lead City University, Ibadan 🇳🇬 Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  12. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    American University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Yola, Nigeria

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  13. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Economic

    Imo State University 🇳🇬 Owerri, Nigeria

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  15. Bachelor

    Agric Economics And Extension (Bachelor)

    University of Uyo 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  16. Master

    B.Sc, M.Sc Economics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  17. Teacher training

    Home Economics Education

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Tai Solarin University of Education 🇳🇬 IJEBU ODE, Nigeria

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  19. Master

    Economics, Msc

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  20. Bachelor

    B.Sc Politics,Philosophy & Economics

    Lead City University, Ibadan 🇳🇬 Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  21. Undergraduate

    Direct Short Service Course (Undergraduate) (Cadet Program)

    Nigerian Defence Academy 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  22. Major

    Production Economics (Major)

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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Study Economics in Nigeria – facts and figures

In Nigeria, 32 universities and colleges offer 79 Economics programmes: 28 Bachelor, 18 Master and 10 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Gombe, Zaria, Nsukka, Enugu and Ikeja. Institutions with the widest choice: Gombe State University (GSU), Ahmadu Bello University and University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 79 Economics programmes at 32 institutions in Nigeria. Popular cities include Gombe, Zaria and Nsukka, Enugu.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Nigeria?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Gombe State University (GSU), Ahmadu Bello University, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Babcock University (BU) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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