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Universities Offering Guidance & Counselling in Nigeria (2027)

127 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Guidance & Counselling. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools127

States33

About Guidance & Counselling

Guidance and Counselling is a professionally oriented programme that equips students with the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed to support individuals through personal, academic, and career-related challenges. Students study courses in developmental psychology, counselling theories, group dynamics, educational psychology, vocational guidance, and mental health practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding human behaviour across different life stages and applying therapeutic techniques in diverse settings. Graduates are well-positioned to work as school counsellors in primary and secondary institutions, career development officers in corporate organisations, rehabilitation counsellors in healthcare settings, or mental health practitioners in community and clinical environments. The Counselling Association of Nigeria serves as the key professional body regulating practice, while registration with relevant education authorities further strengthens a graduate's professional standing and credibility.

Abia (4 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

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

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (5 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Umunze, Anambra State (Degree)University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Nwafor Orizu College Of Education, Nsugbe. (Affl To Unn), Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (4 schools)

Federal University Of Education, Pankshin, Plateau StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity
University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (3 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (7 schools)

Delta (3 schools)

Ebonyi (2 schools)

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

Edo (2 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

College Of Education, Ikere Ekiti. (Affl To Univ Of Nigeria), Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (8 schools)

FCT (3 schools)

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University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Gombe, Gombe State (Degree)University
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Kaduna (4 schools)

Kano (3 schools)

Federal University Of Education, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (4 schools)

Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (Sandwich), Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kogi (4 schools)

Kwara (5 schools)

Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara StateUniversity
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State College Of Edu. (Tech), Lafiagi (Affl To Abu, Zaria), Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State College Of Education, Ilorin, Affil To University Of IlorinUniversity
Kwara State University Of Education, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (5 schools)

Adeniran Ogunsanya Col Of Edu, Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos (Affl To Ekiti State Univ)University
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
Michael Otedola Col Of Primary Educ. Epe, (Aff To Ui), Lagos StateUniversity
St. Augustine’S College Of Education, Akoka, Lagos, (Affl To Univ Of Ibadan)University

Nasarawa (4 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
City College Of Education, (Affil. To Adekunle Ajasin Univ. Akungba-Akoko), Garki, Abuja, FctUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Ogun (6 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Degree)University
Federal University Of Education, Kontagora, Niger 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

Ondo (4 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo State (Degree)University
Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo State. (Affl To Oau, Ile-Ife)University

Osun (4 schools)

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (9 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateOther
Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo. (Aff To Eksu), Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Federal College Of Educ. (Special), Oyo, Oyo State (Aff To Uni. Ibadan)University
Federal College Of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State (Degree)University
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Mufutau Lanihun College Of Education, Ibadan, Aff To Adekunle Ajasin UniversityUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (4 schools)

Rivers (4 schools)

Sokoto (4 schools)

Shehu Shagari University Of Education, Tambuwal, Sokoto StateUniversity
Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Sultan Abubakar University Of Education, Tambuwal, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (4 schools)

College Of Education, Hong, Aff To Taraba State UniversityUniversity
College Of Education, Zing, (Affilated To Abu, Zaria), Taraba StateUniversity
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Potiskum, Yobe State (Degree)University
Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Guidance & Counselling in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 127 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Guidance & Counselling.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Guidance & Counselling?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Guidance & Counselling?

Oyo has the most institutions offering Guidance & Counselling in Nigeria.