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Universities Offering Accounting in Nigeria (2027)

229 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Accounting. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools229

States37

About Accounting

Accounting is a four to five year undergraduate programme that equips students with a solid foundation in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, management accounting, and business law. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to analyse financial data, prepare statements of account, and support sound business decision-making across private and public sector organisations. Graduates are well positioned to pursue careers as auditors, tax consultants, financial analysts, or management accountants within Nigeria's dynamic economy. The programme also serves as a strong pathway toward professional certification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), both of which are highly respected and widely recognised by Nigerian employers across banking, consulting, and government sectors.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Accounting

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsEconomicsGovernment or Commerce

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Abia (8 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia StateUniversity
Rhema University, Aba, Abia StateUniversity
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (3 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
American University Of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Yola, Adamawa State (Degree)University

Akwa Ibom (8 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo (E - Learning), Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (8 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra StateUniversity
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity
University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (3 schools)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi StateUniversity
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Aff To University Of MaiduguriUniversity

Bayelsa (3 schools)

Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity
University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (6 schools)

Ashi Polytechnic, Anyiin, Affiliated To Benue State University, MakurdiUniversity
Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Harry Pass Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue StatePolytechnic
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (4 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri ( - Elearning), Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (4 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
Thomas Mcgettrick Institute Of Technology, Ogoja, Cross River StatePolytechnic
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Cross River State, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (7 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (5 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University Of Ict Science And Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Savannah Institute Of Tech, Abakaliki (Aff To Alex Ekwueme Fed. Uni. Ndufu Alike)University

Edo (10 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. (Affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)University
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. (Affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)University
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (5 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (10 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
Institute Of Management And Technology, (Affiliated To Unn), Enugu StateUniversity
Kevin Eze University, Awgu, Enugu StateUniversity
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (14 schools)

African School Of Economics, Gudu, Fct-AbujaUniversity
African University Of Science And Technology, Garki, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Kubwa, AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity
Cosmopolitan University, Fct, AbujaUniversity
Eranova University, Mabushi, AbujaUniversity
Leadership University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity
Miva Open University, Utako, AbujaUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity
Prime University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (4 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Gombe, Gombe State (Degree)University
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity
Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity
Raindrop Institute Of Management And Technology, Orsu, Imo State (Aff To Imsu)University
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (8 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (6 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (4 schools)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (2 schools)

Kogi (6 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Okene, Kogi (Degree)University
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (9 schools)

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Kwara StateUniversity
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
Lens University, Ilemona, Oyun, Kwara StateUniversity
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (10 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
National Open University Of Nigerian - Elearning, Lagos StateUniversity
Pan-Atlantic University, Km 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos StateUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity
Unique Open University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
West Midlands Open University, Ikeja Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (4 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (6 schools)

College Of Edu. Foreign Links Campus Moro, Ife North, Osun State (Affl To Ambrose Alli Univ)University
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Affiliated To Ibbu, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity
Jefap University, Suleja, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (18 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun StateUniversity
Monarch University, Iyesi Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Redeemer'S College Of Technology And Management, Ogun StatePolytechnic
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity
Vision University, Ado-Odo, Ikogbo Town, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (6 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (14 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture And Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Aff To University Of IlorinUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity
Westland University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (10 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (4 schools)

Federal University Of Environment And Technology, Koroma, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (3 schools)

Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University ( - Elearning), Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (3 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (3 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Potiskum, Yobe State (Degree)University
Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (3 schools)

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity
Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity
Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Accounting in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 229 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Accounting.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Accounting?

You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Economics, Government or Commerce.

Which state has the most schools offering Accounting?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Accounting in Nigeria.