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Universities Offering Psychology in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools62

States26

About Psychology

Psychology is a fascinating field that explores human behaviour, mental processes, and emotional functioning. Students examine core areas such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social behaviour, research methods, and psychological assessment. The curriculum also incorporates counselling theories and neuropsychological foundations, equipping graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. In Nigeria, psychology graduates pursue rewarding careers as clinical psychologists, human resource professionals, school counsellors, and organisational consultants across public and private sectors. Those practising clinically are expected to register with the Nigerian Council of Psychologists, while those entering counselling align with the Counselling Association of Nigeria. The programme ultimately prepares graduates to meaningfully address Nigeria's growing mental health and workplace wellbeing needs.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Psychology

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishBiologyEconomics or GovernmentLiterature or Chemistry

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Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (4 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Benue (2 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, 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 (2 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

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

Enugu (7 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
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 (3 schools)

Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (3 schools)

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

Kaduna (1 schools)

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (1 schools)

Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (3 schools)

Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
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 (1 schools)

Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (5 schools)

Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (1 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (3 schools)

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, 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 (3 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Omoku, Rivers State (Degree)University
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Northwest University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Psychology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 62 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Psychology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Psychology?

You need: Use of English, Biology, Economics or Government, Literature or Chemistry.

Which state has the most schools offering Psychology?

Enugu has the most institutions offering Psychology in Nigeria.