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Study Mathematics in Nigeria

Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

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  1. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Statistics (Bachelor)

    National Open University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Bauchi, Nigeria

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  2. Master

    Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis)

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  3. Bachelor

    Industrial Mathematics and Applied Statistics (Bachelor)

    Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 🇳🇬 Abakaliki, Nigeria

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  6. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Al- Hikmah University 🇳🇬 Ilorin, Nigeria

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  7. Undergraduate

    Mathematics/Statistics (Undergraduate)

    University of Portharcourt 🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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  8. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. Mathematics

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  10. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Gombe State University (GSU) 🇳🇬 Gombe, Nigeria

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  12. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    University of Mkar 🇳🇬 Mkar, Nigeria

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis)

    University of Agriculture Abeokuta 🇳🇬 Abeokuta, Nigeria

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  15. Undergraduate

    Mathematics (Undergraduate)

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

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  16. Bachelor

    Industrial Mathematics (Bachelor)

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

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  17. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Obong University Obong Ntak 🇳🇬 Obong Ntak, Nigeria

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  19. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    American University of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Yola, Nigeria

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  20. Bachelor

    B.Sc. Mathematics

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

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

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathematics, PhD

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

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Study Mathematics in Nigeria – facts and figures

In Nigeria, 25 universities and colleges offer 41 Mathematics programmes: 18 Bachelor, 5 Master and 5 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Bauchi, Nsukka, Enugu, Abeokuta and Gombe. Institutions with the widest choice: National Open University of Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and University of Agriculture Abeokuta.

Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics 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 Mathematics, 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 Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 41 Mathematics programmes at 25 institutions in Nigeria. Popular cities include Bauchi, Nsukka, Enugu and Abeokuta.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

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 Mathematics programmes in Nigeria?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are National Open University of Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Gombe State University (GSU) 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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