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Universities Offering Sociology in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools110

States35

About Sociology

Sociology equips students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, social institutions, cultural dynamics, and the forces that shape Nigerian society and the wider world. Throughout the programme, students examine topics such as social stratification, gender relations, urbanisation, ethnicity, development studies, and research methodology, developing strong analytical and critical thinking skills applicable across diverse sectors. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as social researchers, community development officers, human resources professionals, and public policy analysts within government ministries, NGOs, international organisations, and corporate institutions. The Social Science Council of Nigeria provides a professional framework relevant to practitioners in this field. Students also find opportunities in journalism, education, and social welfare administration, making Sociology a versatile and intellectually rewarding course of study.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Sociology

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishEconomicsGovernmentLiterature or History

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Abia (3 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Rhema University, Aba, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

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

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Obong University, Obong, Ntak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (4 schools)

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

Bauchi (1 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity

Benue (2 schools)

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

Borno (2 schools)

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

Cross River (3 schools)

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

Delta (6 schools)

Delta State University Of Science And Technology, Ozoro, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, 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 (3 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, 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 (3 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (3 schools)

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

Gombe (2 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, 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

Kaduna (2 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 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 (3 schools)

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

Kwara (5 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (4 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Mewar University Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (8 schools)

Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Hallmark University,Ijebu-Itele, Ogun StateUniversity
Monarch University, Iyesi Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (6 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (4 schools)

Atiba University, Oyo, 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 (4 schools)

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

Sokoto (3 schools)

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

Taraba (3 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Kwararafa 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 (1 schools)

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Sociology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 110 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Sociology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Sociology?

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

Which state has the most schools offering Sociology?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Sociology in Nigeria.