Going by that list, we’ll provide you with the names of the over 70 Nigerian Universities where you can study English Language.
English Language is one of the most popular courses among Nigerian Universities. You can apply for the course on virtually all the conventional universities in Nigeria.
In our previous post, we made it clear that all the various universities featured on our list have slightly varying requirements for studying the course.
Below you’ll find state universities, federal government-owned universities, as well as private universities that offer a degree course in English Language.
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Nigerian Universities where you can study English language
As listed on the JAMB brochure, the following universities offer English Language:
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
- Augustine University
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Adeleke University Ede
- Babcock University (with options in English Studies, Communication, and Literacy Studies)
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Bayero University, Kano
- Bowen University, Iwo
- ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Covenant University Ota
- Christopher University Mowe
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University (with options in Literature)
- Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- Edo University Iyamo
- Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) (with Literature)
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
- Federal University Gashua
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University
- Federal University, Dutse
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike Ebonyi State
- Fountain University, Oshogbo
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- University of Ilorin
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
- University of Jos
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- KOLADAISI
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
- University of Lagos
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
- Madonna University
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Mountain Top University
- Nasarawa State University Keffi
- Northwest University Kano
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Paul University, Awka
- University of Port Harcourt
- Plateau State University Bokkos
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Redeemer’s University, Mowe
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Sokoto State University
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University
- Umar Musa Yar’adua University Katsina
- Kings University
- Osun State University Osogbo
- University of Uyo
- National Open University of Nigeria
The following universities offer the course as English and Literature:
- Abia State University
- American University of Nigeria
- The University of Benin
- Ebonyi State University
- UNIBADAN
- Federal University Wukari
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Federal University, Otuoke Offers the course as English Language and Communication Studies.
In total, there are 79 universities in our list that offer English Language with different options.
Feel free to visit the JAMB brochure to see other courses offered at those universities.
Note: There may be more universities now offering English Language since this post was last updated. Therefore, we urge you to consult the JAMB Brochure for total clarity.
Best universities to study English Language?
There are several top universities that offer English Language. Among them are:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- The University of Ibadan
- Covenant University Ota
See our full list of top-rated universities in Nigeria
What you should know
English Language is an academic discipline that teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of speaking, reading and writing in English.
Gaining admission to study English Language is not too competitive. In fact, it is offered in several universities, thereby increasing the available slots for admission.
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 English Language.