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Universities Offering English Language in Nigeria (2027)

98 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer English Language. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools98

States37

About English Language

English Language as a university programme equips students with deep knowledge of linguistics, literature, communication theory, phonetics, and the structural mechanics of the English language. Students explore Nigerian and African literature alongside British and American texts, developing strong analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills. Beyond the classroom, graduates pursue rewarding careers as journalists, editors, public relations officers, broadcast media professionals, content developers, and communication consultants across Nigeria's growing media and corporate landscape. Some graduates enter the teaching profession, contributing meaningfully to secondary and tertiary education. The Society for Nigerian English Studies remains a relevant academic body connecting professionals in this field. With strong language competence increasingly valued across industries, English Language graduates remain highly employable in contemporary Nigeria.

Abia (2 schools)

Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (1 schools)

University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (3 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Doviana College Of Education, Gboko, Benue StateOther
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (1 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (6 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
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
Tonnie Iredia University Of Communication, Ugbor Gra, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (1 schools)

Sample Demo University CapsUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (2 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (2 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (3 schools)

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

Kebbi (2 schools)

Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (2 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (5 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (4 schools)

Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Niger (1 schools)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (10 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin College Of Education, Ijebu-Ode, (Affilited To Oou), Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity
Vision University, Ado-Odo, Ikogbo Town, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (2 schools)

Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (10 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Al-Madinah College Of Education, Osogbo, Osun StateOther
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

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

Rivers (4 schools)

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (2 schools)

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (2 schools)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer English Language in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 98 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer English Language.

What JAMB subjects do I need for English Language?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering English Language?

Osun has the most institutions offering English Language in Nigeria.