Universities Offering International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria

International Relations and Diplomacy as a course concerns world politics and the economy.

Studying Bachelor of International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigerian universities is four (4) years.

International Relations and Diplomacy is a good and lucrative course to study in Nigeria. There are many opportunities for International Relations and Diplomacy graduates within and outside the country.

Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria offer International Relations and Diplomacy degree programmes.

This post contains the list of accredited universities for Nigeria’s International Relations and Diplomacy programmes.

Also, you will see the JAMB UTME and O’level requirements for International Relations and Diplomacy.

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Federal Universities That Offer International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria

Here is the list of universities that offer International Relations and Diplomacy as a course in Nigeria;

SNFederal UniversityState
1Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)Osun State
2Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)Kaduna State
3Bayero University Kano (BUK)Kano State
4Federal University, Birnin-KebbiKebbi State
5Federal University, KashereGombe State
6Federal University, Oye-EkitiEkiti State
7Nigerian Army UniversityBorno State
8Nigerian Police AcademyKano State
9University of AbujaAbuja, FCT
10University of Benin (UNIBEN)Edo State
11University of Calabar (UNICAL)Cross River
12University of Ibadan (UI)Oyo State
13University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)Kwara State
14University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)Enugu State
15University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)Borno State
16University of Uyo (UNIUYO)Akwa Ibom
17Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)Imo State
This table lists Federal universities offering International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria.

State Universities That Offer International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria

Here is the list of State universities that offer International Relations and Diplomacy as a course in Nigeria;

SNState UniversityState
1Kwara State University (KWASU)Kwara State
2Abia State UniversityAbia State
3Adekunle Ajasin UniversityOndo State
4Akwa Ibom State UniversityAkwa Ibom
5Kaduna State UniversityKaduna State
6Osun State UniversityOsun State
7Taraba State UniversityTaraba State
8University of Delta (UNIDEL)Delta State
9Yobe State UniversityYobe State
This table contains the list of State universities offering International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria.

Private Universities That Offer International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria

Here is the list of Private universities that offer International Relations and Diplomacy as a course in Nigeria;

SNPrivate UniversityState
1Novena UniversityDelta State
2Achievers UniversityOndo State
3Adeleke UniversityOsun State
4Admiralty University of NigeriaDelta State
5Afe BabalolaEkiti University
6Ahman Pategi UniversityKwara State
7Ajayi Crowther UniversityOyo State
8Al-Hikmah UniversityKwara State
9Al-Qalam UniversityKastina State
10Atiba UniversityOyo State
11Ave Maria UniversityKastina State
12Babcock UniversityOgun State
13Baze UniversityAbuja, FCT
14Benson Idahosa UniversityEdo State
15Bowen UniversityOsun State
16Caleb UniversityLagos State
17Christopher UniversityOgun State
18Clifford UniversityAbia State
19Coal City UniversityEnugu State
20Covenant UniversityOgun State
21Crawford UniversityOgun State
22Crescent UniversityOgun State
23Edwin Clark UniversityDelta State
24Elizade UniversityOndo State
25Evangel UniversityEbonyi State
26Fountain UniversityOsun State
27Godfrey Okoye UniversityEnugu State
28Greenfield UniversityKaduna State
29Gregory UniversityAbia State
30Hallmark UniversityOgun State
31Havilla UniversityCross River
32Hezekiah UniversityImo State
34Igbinedion UniversityEdo State
35Joseph Ayo Babalola UniversityOsun State
36Kings UniversityOsun State
37Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe UniversityImo State
38Koladaisi UniversityOyo State
39Kwararafa UniversityTaraba State
40Landmark UniversityKwara State
41Lead City UniversityOyo State
42Madonna UniversityRivers State
43Maryam Abacha American University of NigeriaKano State
44McPherson University Ogun State
45Mewar UniversityNasarawa State
46Oduduwa UniversityOsun State
47Precious Cornerstone UniversityOyo State
48Redeemers UniversityOsun State
49Renaissance UniversityEnugu State
50Rhema UniversityAbia State
51Ritman UniversityAkwa Ibom
52Salem UniversityKogi State
53Skyline UniversityKano State
54Southwestern UniversityOgun State
55Tansian UniversityAnambra State
56Thomas Adewumi UniversityKwara State
57University of MkarBenue State
58Veritas UniversityAbuja, FCT
59Wellspring UniversityEdo State
60Western Delta UniversityDelta State
61Westland UniversityOsun State
This table contains the list of Private universities offering International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria.

Admission Requirements

Direct Entry: Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Social Science subjects from Government/History, Economics, Sociology and Business Management.

O’level Subjects: Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Government or History and three (3) relevant subjects. 

JAMB Subjects: Use of English, Economics, Literature in English and Geography/Government/History


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26 thoughts on “Universities Offering International Relations and Diplomacy in Nigeria”

  1. Hello Ms Blessing, good work on ur post. But please i want to know if i can apply International Relations and Diplomacy in UniAbuja without having to write Literature in Jamb, because i actually wrote French instead. Your reply will be highly appreciated.

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  2. Hello Ms Blessing, good work on ur post. But please i want to know if i can apply International Relations and Diplomacy in UniAbuja without having to write Literature in Jamb, because i actually wrote French instead. Your reply will be highly appreciated.

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  3. Please sir I didn’t do geography in my o’level results.
    Please can I still study international relations without doing it in o’level?

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    • Ijeoma,

      It depends on the school you are applying to study International Relations and Diplomacy.

      But, I advise you target 250 in your JAMB exam.

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    • The average salary for someone with a degree in international relations in Nigeria ranges from ₦400,000 to ₦12,000,000 per year, depending on their experience, skills, and the industry they work in.

      Here are some of the highest paying jobs in international relations in Nigeria:

      1. Diplomatic Officer: ₦8,000,000 to ₦12,000,000 per annum

      2. Intelligence Analyst: ₦6,000,000 to ₦9,000,000 per annum

      3. Political Analyst: ₦5,000,000 to ₦8,000,000 per annum

      4. International Trade Consultant: ₦4,000,000 to ₦7,000,000 per annum

      5. Human Rights Lawyer: ₦3,000,000 to ₦6,000,000 per annum

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    • Sure, here are some universities in Nigeria that offer Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy (M.Sc. I.R.D.):

      1. Baze University, Abuja
      2. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
      3. Covenant University, Ota
      4. Lagos State University, Lagos
      5. Nile University, Abuja
      6. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
      7. University of Lagos
      8. University of Nigeria
      9. University of Port Harcourt
      10. West Africa Postgraduate College, Ikeja

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  4. Sir ,does unilag offer international relations and diplomacy ????

    If yes, can I study international relations and diplomacy at unilag with 252 as jamb score

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    • Yes, Fikayomi

      You stand a good chance for International Studies and Diplomacy.

      Ensure you get a high score in your Post UTME.

      I wish you success.

      Reply

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