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Universities Offering Physics in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools145

States37

About Physics

Physics is a foundational science programme that equips students with deep knowledge of matter, energy, space, and time. Students explore classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics, optics, and nuclear physics, alongside practical laboratory training and mathematical methods. The curriculum builds strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable across multiple industries.

Graduates pursue rewarding careers as geophysicists in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, medical physicists in hospitals and diagnostic centres, research scientists in government agencies, and educators in secondary and tertiary institutions. Those in engineering-related roles may engage with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), while medical physicists work within frameworks governed by relevant health regulatory bodies. The Nigerian Institute of Physics also provides professional membership and development opportunities for graduates.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Physics

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsChemistry

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Abia (6 schools)

Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State, Affl To University Of CalabarUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity
Rhema University, Aba, Abia StateUniversity
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (4 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (4 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture, Bassambiri, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity
University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (4 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Doviana College Of Education, Gboko, Benue StateOther
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (3 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (4 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
British Canadian University, Kakum, Obudu, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Cross River State, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (7 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

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

Edo (6 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (4 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (4 schools)

Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Sample Demo University CapsUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (3 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University Of Science And Technology, Kumo, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University Of Education, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (2 schools)

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

Kaduna (5 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Federal University Of Medicine And Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (4 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (3 schools)

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

Kebbi (1 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (4 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (6 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (6 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
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

Niger (3 schools)

Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (7 schools)

Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (7 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (8 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (6 schools)

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

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (3 schools)

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (3 schools)

Adigrace College Of Education, Byepyi, Wukari, Taraba StateOther
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 Physics in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 145 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Physics.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Physics?

You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

Which state has the most schools offering Physics?

Osun has the most institutions offering Physics in Nigeria.