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Universities Offering Political Science in Nigeria (2027)

164 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Political Science. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools164

States37

About Political Science

Political Science equips students with a deep understanding of governance, political theories, public administration, international relations, and Nigerian constitutional law. Throughout the programme, students critically examine power structures, policy formulation, electoral systems, and the dynamics of African politics within a global context. Courses typically cover comparative government, political economy, research methodology, and public policy analysis, preparing graduates to think analytically about societal challenges. Career opportunities in Nigeria span the civil service, diplomatic corps, political consulting, and legislative duties as aides or elected representatives. Graduates may also pursue careers in journalism, academia, or non-governmental organisations. While no single statutory body like ICAN or NBA exclusively governs the profession, membership in the Nigerian Political Science Association enhances professional credibility and networking opportunities.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Political Science

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishGovernment or EconomicsHistoryLiterature or CRS

Full UTME subject guide for Political Science →

Abia (6 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Lux Mundi University, Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia StateUniversity
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia StateUniversity
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (3 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Yola, Adamawa State (Degree)University
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (8 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StatePolytechnic
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (8 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Umunze, Anambra State (Degree)University
Legacy University, Okija, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra StateUniversity
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (3 schools)

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

Benue (3 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Doviana College Of Education, Gboko, Benue StateOther
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 (2 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (8 schools)

Delta State University Of Science And Technology, Ozoro, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Asaba, Delta State (Degree)University
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, 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
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, 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, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (8 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State (Degree)University
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (4 schools)

African School Of Economics, Gudu, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Sample Demo University CapsUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (3 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity
North-Eastern University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (4 schools)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University Of Education, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (4 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (4 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Baba Ahmed University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, 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)

Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (5 schools)

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

Kwara (4 schools)

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (7 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
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (7 schools)

Ave-Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
City College Of Education, (Affil. To Adekunle Ajasin Univ. Akungba-Akoko), Garki, Abuja, FctUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Mewar University Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (5 schools)

College Of Edu. Foreign Links Campus Moro, Ife North, Osun State (Affl To Ambrose Alli Univ)University
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity
Jefap University, Suleja, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (8 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Degree)University
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (5 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (12 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Al-Madinah College Of Education, Osogbo, Osun StateOther
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
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity
Westland University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (6 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (3 schools)

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

Rivers (5 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Omoku, (Affl To Uni. Of Uyo), Rivers StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Omoku, Rivers State (Degree)University
Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

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

Taraba (4 schools)

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (1 schools)

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Political Science in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 164 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Political Science.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Political Science?

You need: Use of English, Government or Economics, History, Literature or CRS.

Which state has the most schools offering Political Science?

Osun has the most institutions offering Political Science in Nigeria.