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Universities Offering Islamic Studies in Nigeria (2027)

61 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Islamic Studies. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools61

States25

About Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies is a discipline that equips students with deep knowledge of Quranic sciences, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Islamic history, Arabic language, and the intellectual traditions of Muslim scholarship. Students also explore the intersection of Islamic thought with contemporary social, legal, and ethical issues affecting Muslim communities in Nigeria and beyond. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as Islamic scholars and teachers, Arabic language instructors in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, Sharia court judges or legal advisors within states operating the Sharia legal system, and religious affairs officers in government ministries. Those combining the programme with education qualifications may register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), enhancing their professional standing and employability across northern and southwestern Nigeria.

Adamawa (1 schools)

Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

Arabic & Islamic Training Ctr, Markaz, Agege, Lagos, Affl. To Univer Of IlorinUniversity

Bauchi (4 schools)

Borno (2 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Ebonyi (1 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

FCT (1 schools)

University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (3 schools)

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

Jigawa (2 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (1 schools)

Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (4 schools)

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

Kogi (2 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (7 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
College Of Arabic And Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin (Aff To Bayero), Kwara StateUniversity
College Of Education, Oro, Kwara StateOther
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (3 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
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 (4 schools)

Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Osun (3 schools)

Al-Madinah College Of Education, Osogbo, Osun StateOther
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (2 schools)

Plateau (1 schools)

University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Sokoto (3 schools)

Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (4 schools)

Adigrace College Of Education, Byepyi, Wukari, Taraba StateOther
College Of Education, Zing, (Affilated To Abu, Zaria), Taraba StateUniversity
Federal 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 (2 schools)

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity
Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Islamic Studies in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 61 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Islamic Studies.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Islamic Studies?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Islamic Studies?

Kwara has the most institutions offering Islamic Studies in Nigeria.