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Universities Offering Botany in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools48

States31

About Botany

Botany is a fascinating science programme that equips students with in-depth knowledge of plant biology, plant physiology, ecology, taxonomy, genetics, and environmental science. Students explore how plants grow, reproduce, interact with ecosystems, and respond to environmental changes, while also gaining practical laboratory and fieldwork skills essential for scientific research. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as botanists, agricultural scientists, environmental consultants, and research officers in government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and conservation organisations across Nigeria. Some graduates advance into plant biotechnology and natural resource management sectors, which are increasingly vital to Nigeria's food security agenda. The Nigerian Institute of Science Technology provides a professional platform for practitioners, while many botanists align with the Science Association of Nigeria for continued professional engagement and development.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Botany

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishBiologyChemistryPhysics

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Abia (1 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Benue (2 schools)

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (1 schools)

University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (1 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (2 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (3 schools)

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University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (1 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (1 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (1 schools)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (4 schools)

Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun StateUniversity
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (2 schools)

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (2 schools)

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Botany in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 48 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Botany.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Botany?

You need: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

Which state has the most schools offering Botany?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Botany in Nigeria.