Course guide · All Nigerian institutions
9 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Performing Arts. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.
Performing Arts is a dynamic and multidisciplinary programme that trains students in the creative and technical aspects of theatre, dance, music, and film production. Students explore dramatic literature, stagecraft, choreography, voice training, costume and set design, as well as the history and theory of performance traditions, including indigenous Nigerian and African theatrical forms. Graduates are well prepared to pursue careers as professional actors, theatre directors, choreographers, screenwriters, and entertainment entrepreneurs. The growing Nollywood industry, live performance circuits, and cultural tourism sector provide significant opportunities for skilled practitioners. The Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists and the Actors Guild of Nigeria provide professional platforms for networking and recognition. This programme nurtures creativity, discipline, and cultural identity in equal measure.