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Universities Offering International Relations in Nigeria (2027)

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

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About International Relations

International Relations is a dynamic social science programme that equips students with deep understanding of global politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, and the interactions between nation-states, multinational organisations, and non-governmental bodies. Students examine Africa's place within the global order, trade agreements, conflict resolution, and humanitarian issues shaping today's world. The curriculum blends history, economics, political theory, and strategic studies to produce graduates who think critically about international affairs. Career opportunities in Nigeria are broad and rewarding, spanning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic service, international organisations such as the United Nations and African Union, multinational corporations, and development and humanitarian agencies like USAID or Médecins Sans Frontières. While no single mandatory professional body governs the field, membership of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs strengthens professional credibility considerably.

Abia (2 schools)

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

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (2 schools)

Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Edo (1 schools)

Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (1 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
Kevin Eze University, Awgu, Enugu StateUniversity
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (6 schools)

African School Of Economics, Gudu, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Kubwa, AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity
Cosmopolitan University, Fct, AbujaUniversity
Prime University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

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

Imo (1 schools)

Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (5 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Baba Ahmed University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (1 schools)

Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (4 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Mewar University Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
Jefap University, Suleja, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (8 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun StateUniversity
Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (1 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (7 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun StateUniversity
Westland University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (6 schools)

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer International Relations in Nigeria?

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

What JAMB subjects do I need for International Relations?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering International Relations?

Ogun has the most institutions offering International Relations in Nigeria.