List of Nigerian Universities Offering Geology & Geophysics 2024

Geology and Geophysics is a branch of physical science concerned with studying and exploring the earth and its natural mineral and energy resources.

Geology is a lucrative and professional course to study in Nigerian universities under the Faculty of Sciences.

There are many job opportunities for Geology graduates in the petroleum industry and other sectors.

Geology is a five (5) years undergraduate course programme in Nigerian universities leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.

Nigerian universities offer the following programmes in Geology as a department;

  • Geology
  • Geological Sciences
  • Geology and Mineral Sciences
  • Marine Geology
  • Geology and Mining
  • Applied Geology
  • Geology and Petroleum Studies

This article is about the list of Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria that offer Geology and Mining, Geophysics and Marine Geology.

I will also include the JAMB and O’level requirements and job opportunities for geologists in Nigeria.

Let me know in the comment if you have any questions or need further assistance. I would love to hear from you.

Nigerian Universities Offering Geology

Here is the list of Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria that offer Geology and Mining, Geophysics and Marine Geology.

Federal Universities That Offer Geology in Nigeria

The following is the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria offering Geology;

Federal University Offering GeologyState
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)Kaduna State
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS)Zamfara State
University of Benin (UNIBEN)Edo State
Federal University, LokojaKogi State
Bayero University Kano Kano State
Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)Nasarawa State
University of Illorin
Federal University, Birnin KebbiKebbi State
University of Ibadan (UI)Oyo State
Federal University Oye EkitiEkiti State
University of Lagos (UNILAG)Lagos State
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)Imo State
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)Borno State
Adamawa University of Technology, Yola (MAUTY)Adamawa State
Usmanu Danfodiyo University SokotoSokoto
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)Akwa Ibom
Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE FUNAI)Ebonyi State
Federal University of Technology MinnaNiger State
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)Osun State
Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS)Zamfara State
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)Enugu State
This table contains the list of Federal Universities offering Geology in Nigeria

State Universities That Offer Geology in Nigeria

The following is the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria offering Geology;

State University Offering GeologyState
Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)Ondo State
Ebonyi State University (EBSU)Ebonyi State
Adamawa State University (ADSU)Adamawa State
Delta State University of Science and TechnologyDelta State
Akwa Ibom State UniversityAkwa Ibom
Niger Delta University (NDU)Bayelsa State
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL)Niger Delta
Delta State University (DELSU)Delta State
Rivers State University (RSU)Rivers State
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)Ogun State
Kogi State University (KSU)Kogi State
Gombe State University (GSU)Gombe State
Kaduna State UniversityKaduna State
Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ekiti State
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU)Delta State University
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero (KSUST)Kebbi State
Yobe State UniversityYobe State
This table contains the list of State Universities offering Geology in Nigeria

Private Universities That Offer Geology in Nigeria

The following is the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria offering Geology;

Private University Offering GeologyState
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)Ekiti State
Achievers UniversityOndo State
Gregory UniversityAbia State
Ajayi Crowther UniversityOyo State
Salem University, LokojaKogi State
Arthur Jarvis UniversityCross River
Redeemers UniversityOgun State
Anchor UniversityLagos State
Westland UniversityOsun State
Skyline UniversityKano State
Al-Hikmah UniversityKwara State
Wesley University OndoOndo State
This table contains the list of Private Universities offering Geology in Nigeria

Geological Sciences

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy (UNIZIK)

Geology and Mineral Sciences

  • Kwara State University
  • Crawford University

Geology and Mining

  • University of Jos (UNIJOS)
  • Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Godfrey Okoye University (GOUU)
  • Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)

Applied Geology

  • Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
  • Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

Geology and Geophysics

  • Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE FUNAI)

Marine Geology

  • Nigeria Maritime University

Geology and Petroleum Studies

  • Western Delta University

Admission Requirements

Candidates are admitted into the Department of geology either through the entrance mode (JAMB) or by Direct Entry (DE), for a five (5) year, and a four (4) year program respectively.

Students applying to study Geology must possess a credit pass in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the Senior Schol Certificate Examination (SSCE) or National Examination Council.

Direct entry candidates, in addition to the above requirements, should have G.C.E. Advanced Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, or Higher School Certificate (H.S.C) in Geology and any two of the following;

  • Mathematics
  • Physics, Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Geography.

Duration of Geology

For JAMB UTME candidates, a maximum period of eight (8) years is allowed for the completion of the programme for the award of B.Sc (in Geology or Geology/Physics).

The maximum period of stay for DE candidates is six (6) years.

Job Opportunities

Geology graduates are equipped to work in the industry and government establishments such as;

  • Geological Surveys
  • Mineral Exploration Companies
  • Oil Companies
  • Engineering Construction
  • Water Resources
  • Federal and State Ministries of Works
  • Power and Housing
  • Coal Corporation
  • Marine Research Institutes/Oceanography
  • Water and General Environmental Management Establishments
  • Tourism Industries
  • Academic Institutions

Professional Courses for Geologists in Nigeria

The following is the list of professional courses for Geologist in Nigeria;

  • Introduction to Log Analysis
  • Engineering Design, Drafting & Modeling
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Introduction to Seismic Interpretation
  • Petrel (Seismic & Well Logging Interpretation)
  • Decommissioning and Plugging
  • Intro. to Subsurface Mapping and Volumetrics
  • Piping Design and Drafting (PDMS)
  • Fault Seal Analysis
  • Corrosion Management
  • Process Design and Optimization (ASPEN HYSYS)
  • Well Drilling and Completion
  • Structural Design using Staadpro, ORION
  • Introduction to 3D Static Modeling
  • Piping and Instrumentation Design/Diagram (P&ID)
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