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Universities Offering French in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools64

States30

About French

French Language and Linguistics equips students with advanced proficiency in the French language alongside deep exposure to Francophone literature, translation, linguistics, and African cultural studies. Students develop strong oral and written communication skills, often complemented by courses in French civilization and comparative literature. The programme prepares graduates for rewarding careers as professional translators and interpreters, diplomats and foreign service officers under the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, French language educators at secondary and tertiary levels, as well as communication specialists within multinational corporations operating across Francophone West Africa. Given Nigeria's strategic position bordering several French-speaking nations, graduates remain consistently valuable in cross-border trade and international development organizations. The Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters provides professional recognition for qualified graduates pursuing translation careers.

Abia (3 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Yola, Adamawa State (Degree)University

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Umunze, Anambra State (Degree)University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
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 (4 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

Enugu (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State (Degree)University
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (1 schools)

Sample Demo University CapsUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (4 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

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

Katsina (2 schools)

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

Kogi (1 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (3 schools)

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (6 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
The Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos StatePolytechnic
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (1 schools)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (5 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Degree)University
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (2 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (5 schools)

Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (1 schools)

University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (3 schools)

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

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer French in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 64 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer French.

What JAMB subjects do I need for French?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering French?

Lagos has the most institutions offering French in Nigeria.