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Universities Offering Geology in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools66

States32

About Geology

Geology is a four-year undergraduate programme that equips students with a thorough understanding of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and the processes that have shaped it over billions of years. Students study core areas including mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, and stratigraphy, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical field mapping skills. Laboratory sessions and industrial attachments further sharpen their technical competence. Graduates pursue rewarding careers in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, solid minerals and mining industry, environmental consulting, and groundwater resource management. The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) are relevant professional bodies that guide practice and certification for qualified geology professionals across the country.

Abia (2 schools)

Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

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

Anambra (1 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

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

Edo (1 schools)

University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (4 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (1 schools)

Sample Demo University CapsUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

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

Kano (3 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (5 schools)

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

Kwara (2 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

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

Ogun (3 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (4 schools)

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

Oyo (2 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (3 schools)

Federal University Of Environment And Technology, Koroma, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

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 Geology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 66 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Geology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Geology?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Geology?

Kogi has the most institutions offering Geology in Nigeria.