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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

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

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Calabar 🇳🇬 Calabar, Nigeria

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  3. Master

    Master of Science (M.Sc) in Plant Anatomy & Taxonomy

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  4. Master

    B.Sc. Economics, M.Sc Money and Finance (Master)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  6. Other programmes

    PGD in Economics

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  7. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics

    Osun State University 🇳🇬 Oshogbo, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Nigeria

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Plant Anatomy & Taxonomy

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  9. Major

    Resource Economics (Major)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Al- Hikmah University 🇳🇬 Ilorin, Nigeria

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Agric. Economics

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy, PhD

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

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  13. Undergraduate

    Short Service Course (Undergraduate) (Cadet Program)

    Nigerian Defence Academy 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  15. Undergraduate

    Agric Economics And Extension (Undergraduate)

    University of Uyo 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Wesley University (WUSTO) .Ondo 🇳🇬 Ondo, Nigeria

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Agric Economics & Extension

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

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

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

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Building Services (Full-time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Economics (Full-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  22. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Economics

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, 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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