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Universities Offering Social Work in Nigeria (2027)

26 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Social Work. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools26

States15

About Social Work

Social Work is a four-year undergraduate programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills to support vulnerable individuals, families, and communities across Nigeria. Students study foundational courses in sociology, psychology, human behaviour, community development, social policy, and welfare administration. Practical fieldwork placements form a critical component of the training, exposing students to real-world challenges in child protection, poverty alleviation, and mental health support. Graduates can pursue rewarding careers as welfare officers, community development officers, rehabilitation counsellors, and NGO programme managers within government ministries, hospitals, correctional facilities, and civil society organisations. The Nigerian Association of Social Workers (NASOW) serves as the relevant professional body, providing regulatory oversight and ethical standards that guide professional practice nationwide.

Cross River (1 schools)

University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (2 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (1 schools)

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (1 schools)

University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (2 schools)

Federal University Of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

Kano (1 schools)

Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (1 schools)

University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Ogun (3 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Osun (2 schools)

Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Social Work in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 26 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Social Work.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Social Work?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Social Work?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Social Work in Nigeria.