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Universities Offering Philosophy in Nigeria (2027)

69 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Philosophy. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools69

States24

About Philosophy

Philosophy is one of the most intellectually rigorous programmes available at the undergraduate level in Nigeria. Students explore the foundations of human knowledge, ethics, logic, metaphysics, political philosophy, and the history of Western and African philosophical thought. Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and persuasive argumentation form the backbone of the curriculum, equipping graduates with sharp mental tools applicable across numerous fields. Career opportunities are genuinely diverse, including legal practice upon proceeding to the Nigerian Law School and eventual call to the Bar under the Nigerian Bar Association, academic research and university lecturing, policy analysis within government ministries, and corporate roles in compliance, human resources, and strategic consulting. Philosophy graduates consistently prove themselves adaptable, articulate professionals in Nigeria's evolving job market.

Abia (1 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
St-Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State (Affl To Univ Of Calabar)University
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (4 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Pope John Major Seminary, Okpun, Awka, (Affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ, Awka)University
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (3 schools)

Augustinian Institute, Makurdi, (Affl To Benue State University) Benue StateUniversity
Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Cross River (1 schools)

University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (3 schools)

Delta State University Of Science And Technology, Ozoro, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

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

Edo (4 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
Seminary Of All Saints, Ekpoma, Edo State, (Affl To Uniben, Benin)University
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

FCT (3 schools)

National Missionary Seminary Of St-Paul, Gwagwalada. (Affl To Uniport), FctUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Kano (1 schools)

Don Bosco Institute Of Philosophy, Ibadan, Oyo State (Affl To University Of Ibadan)University

Kogi (2 schools)

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

Lagos (5 schools)

Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Ogun (2 schools)

Ondo (1 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (6 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (4 schools)

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
St. Peter And Paul Seminary Bodija, Ibadan (Affl To Univ Of Ibadan) Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (5 schools)

Catholic Institution Of West Africa, Port Harcourt (Aff To Unical), Rivers StateUniversity
Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Philosophy in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 69 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Philosophy.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Philosophy?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Philosophy?

Osun has the most institutions offering Philosophy in Nigeria.