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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

    Home Economics (Bachelor)

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

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  2. Master

    Economics, MA

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics

    Madonna University Okija 🇳🇬 Okija, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    B.Sc.(Ed.) Economics

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

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  7. Master

    B.Sc, M.Sc. Economics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  8. Master

    B.Sc, M.Sc. Economics (Master)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  9. Master

    M.Sc Agric. Economics

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Jos 🇳🇬 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Obong University Obong Ntak 🇳🇬 Obong Ntak, Nigeria

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  12. Master

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

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  13. Teacher training

    Economics (Teaching)

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

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    American University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Yola, Nigeria

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  17. Bachelor

    B.Sc.Economics (Bachelor)

    Rhema University 🇳🇬 Obeama-Asa, Nigeria

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  18. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Economics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  19. Undergraduate

    Support services (Undergraduate)

    University of Jos 🇳🇬 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  21. Undergraduate

    Network and Internet Services (Undergraduate)

    University of Jos 🇳🇬 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria, 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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