Going by that list, we’ll provide you with the names of the Nigerian Universities where you can study History.
In our previous post, we shared all the requirements for studying History at Nigerian Universities.
Below you’ll find state universities, federal government-owned universities, as well as private universities that offer a degree course in History.
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Universities where you can study History or History & another option
History
The following Nigerian Universities offer History:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Bayero University, Kano
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDUSOK)
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
- Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
- Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Sokoto State University
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
- Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
- The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
History and Strategic Studies
You can study History & Strategic Studies at the following Universities:
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Redeemer’s University, Mowe
History and International Studies
You can study History and International Studies at the following Universities:
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
- Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
- Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Bowen University, Iwo
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)
- Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
- Federal University Gashua, Yobe Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- Kogi State University Anyigba
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
- Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
- Northwest University Kano (NWU)
- Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Edo University Iyamo
- Ekiti State University
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Hezekiah University, Umudi
- Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
- University of Uyo
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- University of Jos
History and Diplomatic Studies
The following Nigerian Universities offer History and Diplomatic Studies:
- Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Christopher University Mowe
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Coal City University Enugu State
- Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
- Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- UMMIT
In addition to the universities above, Taraba State University offers History & Archaeology while Niger Delta University offers History and Diplomacy.
In total, there are 84 universities in our list that offer History or History with another option.
Feel free to visit the JAMB brochure to see other courses offered at those universities.
What is history all about?
It is an academic discipline that teaches students to investigate the past, assess primary sources, and craft evidence-based arguments.
Note: The number of universities offering History keeps increasing, and it could have changed since this post was last updated. Therefore, we urge you to consult the JAMB Brochure for total clarity.
Best universities to study History?
There are several top universities in Nigeria that offer History. Among them are:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- The University of Nigeria Nsukka
- The University of Ibadan
- The University of Benin
See our full list of top-rated universities in Nigeria
What you should know
Gaining admission to study History is not as competitive as several other courses. And because it is offered at several universities, the chances of gaining admission to study is it is very high if you satisfy the cut off mark.
You must also take note of the fact that the universities above have slightly varying requirements. To know those requirements read JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination For History.