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Universities Offering Statistics in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools265
States37
About Statistics

Statistics is a dynamic and intellectually rigorous discipline that equips students with the mathematical tools needed to collect, analyse, interpret, and present data meaningfully. Students explore probability theory, statistical inference, regression analysis, research methods, and computational techniques using software such as SPSS and R. The programme blends theoretical foundations with practical applications across sectors including health, agriculture, finance, and government. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as data analysts, actuaries, statisticians with federal and state agencies, and research consultants in the private sector. Those in actuarial practice may work towards membership of the Nigerian Actuarial Society, while many graduates align with the Nigerian Statistical Association for professional recognition and development within Nigeria's growing data-driven economy.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Statistics
Required subjects (all schools)
Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysics or EconomicsChemistry or Biology

Full UTME subject guide for Statistics →

Abia (13 schools)
Adamawa (4 schools)
Akwa Ibom (12 schools)
Anambra (6 schools)
Bauchi (4 schools)
Bayelsa (5 schools)
Benue (11 schools)
Borno (4 schools)
Cross River (5 schools)
Delta (6 schools)
Ebonyi (3 schools)
Edo (9 schools)
Ekiti (9 schools)
Enugu (9 schools)
FCT (4 schools)
Gombe (2 schools)
Imo (7 schools)
Jigawa (4 schools)
Kaduna (7 schools)
Kano (5 schools)
Katsina (5 schools)
Kebbi (4 schools)
Kogi (8 schools)
Kwara (9 schools)
Lagos (7 schools)
Nasarawa (6 schools)
Niger (3 schools)
Ogun (15 schools)
Ondo (11 schools)
Osun (16 schools)
Oyo (21 schools)
Plateau (9 schools)
Rivers (5 schools)
Sokoto (3 schools)
Taraba (5 schools)
Yobe (4 schools)
Zamfara (5 schools)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities offer Statistics in Nigeria?
As of 2026, 265 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Statistics.
What JAMB subjects do I need for Statistics?
You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics or Economics, Chemistry or Biology.
Which state has the most schools offering Statistics?
Oyo has the most institutions offering Statistics in Nigeria.