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Universities Offering Mass Communication in Nigeria (2027)

260 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Mass Communication. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools260
States37
About Mass Communication

Mass Communication equips students with a thorough understanding of media theory, journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, and film production. Students develop practical skills in news writing, media ethics, digital content creation, and strategic communication, preparing them to operate effectively across traditional and emerging media platforms. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as broadcast journalists, public relations consultants, advertising executives, and media producers within Nigeria's growing entertainment and information industry. The programme also opens pathways into corporate communications and political consulting. Relevant professional bodies include the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), which provide professional certification and regulate practice standards across the industry.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Mass Communication
Required subjects (all schools)
Use of EnglishLiterature in EnglishGovernmentEconomics or History

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Abia (9 schools)
Adamawa (5 schools)
Akwa Ibom (11 schools)
Anambra (8 schools)
Bauchi (3 schools)
Bayelsa (2 schools)
Benue (7 schools)
Borno (3 schools)
Cross River (6 schools)
Delta (13 schools)
Ebonyi (4 schools)
Edo (15 schools)
Ekiti (5 schools)
Enugu (10 schools)
FCT (9 schools)
Gombe (1 schools)
Imo (4 schools)
Jigawa (1 schools)
Kaduna (5 schools)
Kano (3 schools)
Katsina (2 schools)
Kebbi (1 schools)
Kogi (6 schools)
Kwara (12 schools)
Lagos (17 schools)
Nasarawa (6 schools)
Niger (4 schools)
Ogun (19 schools)
Ondo (9 schools)
Osun (22 schools)
Oyo (15 schools)
Plateau (5 schools)
Rivers (6 schools)
Sokoto (5 schools)
Taraba (3 schools)
Yobe (2 schools)
Zamfara (2 schools)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities offer Mass Communication in Nigeria?
As of 2026, 260 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Mass Communication.
What JAMB subjects do I need for Mass Communication?
You need: Use of English, Literature in English, Government, Economics or History.
Which state has the most schools offering Mass Communication?
Osun has the most institutions offering Mass Communication in Nigeria.