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Universities Offering Common & Islamic Law in Nigeria (2027)

18 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Common & Islamic Law. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools18

States13

About Common & Islamic Law

Common and Islamic Law is a unique dual-discipline programme that equips students with comprehensive knowledge of both the English common law tradition and the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia). Students examine contract law, constitutional law, criminal law, family law, and the Fiqh frameworks governing Muslim personal and commercial affairs. The programme also explores how both legal systems interact within Nigeria's pluralistic legal structure. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as legal practitioners, Sharia court judges, legal advisors in northern Nigerian states, or academics in law faculties. Upon completing the Nigerian Law School, graduates are called to the Bar and admitted into the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the foremost professional body regulating legal practice in Nigeria.

Bauchi (1 schools)

A.D Rufai Col. Of Education, Legal & General Studies (Nd), Misau, Bauchi StatePolytechnic

FCT (1 schools)

University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies (Nd), Kano, Kano StatePolytechnic
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (1 schools)

Yusuf Bala Usman College Of Education And Legal Studies (Nd), Daura, Katsina StatePolytechnic

Kebbi (1 schools)

Rayhaan University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kwara (4 schools)

College Of Arabic And Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin, Kwara StatePolytechnic
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Sharifat College Of Education And Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin, Kwara StatePolytechnic
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (1 schools)

Arabic And Islamic Training Centre, Markaz (Nd), Agege, LagosPolytechnic

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (1 schools)

Fati Lami Abubakar Institute For Legal And Admin. Studies, Minna, Niger StatePolytechnic

Osun (2 schools)

Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe StatePolytechnic

Zamfara (1 schools)

Zamfara State College Of Arts And Science, Gusau, Zamfara StatePolytechnic

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Common & Islamic Law in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 18 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Common & Islamic Law.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Common & Islamic Law?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Common & Islamic Law?

Kwara has the most institutions offering Common & Islamic Law in Nigeria.