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Universities Offering Geography in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools65

States31

About Geography

Geography is a dynamic discipline that examines the physical and human dimensions of the Earth, exploring how natural environments, spatial patterns, population distribution, climate systems, and land use interact across different scales. Students engage with core areas such as cartography, geomorphology, urban and regional planning, environmental management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), gaining both fieldwork experience and technical analytical skills. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in urban and regional planning, environmental consulting, oil and gas sector geospatial analysis, and government ministries handling land administration and environmental affairs. Professional advancement is supported through bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC), particularly for those specialising in planning-related pathways.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Geography

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishGeographyMathematicsEconomics or Government

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Abia (1 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (4 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Yola, Adamawa State (Degree)University
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Anambra (1 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Umunze, Anambra State (Degree)University

Bayelsa (1 schools)

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (3 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

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

Ekiti (1 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (2 schools)

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University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, 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
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

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

Kano (4 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (2 schools)

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

Kebbi (2 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (5 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (2 schools)

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (1 schools)

University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

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

Niger (2 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Degree)University
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (1 schools)

Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (2 schools)

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (2 schools)

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

Plateau (1 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (2 schools)

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

Sokoto (2 schools)

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

Taraba (3 schools)

Adigrace College Of Education, Byepyi, Wukari, Taraba StateOther
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

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

Zamfara (1 schools)

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Geography in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 65 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Geography.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Geography?

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

Which state has the most schools offering Geography?

Kogi has the most institutions offering Geography in Nigeria.