Psychology as a course is concerned with human behaviour and reasoning.
Studying Psychology in Nigerian universities is four (4) years.
Psychology is a good and lucrative course to study in Nigeria. There are many opportunities for Psychology graduates within and outside the country.
Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria offer Psychology degree programmes.
This post contains the list of accredited universities for Psychology programmes in Nigeria.
Also, you will see the JAMB UTME and O’level requirements for Psychology.
I would love to hear from you in the comment section. Ask me your questions. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Federal Universities That Offer Psychology in Nigeria
Here is the list of Psychology universities that offer Psychology as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | Federal University Offering Psychology | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayero University (BUK) | Kano State |
| 2 | Federal University Gashua | Yobe State |
| 3 | Federal University Kashere | Gombe State |
| 4 | Federal University Lafia | Nasarawa State |
| 5 | Federal University Oye-Ekiti | Ekiti State |
| 6 | Nigerian Army University, BIU | Borno State |
| 7 | Nigerian Defence Academy | Kaduna State |
| 8 | Nigerian Police Academy | Kano State |
| 9 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | Anambra State |
| 10 | Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) | Osun State |
| 11 | University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) | Abuja, FCT |
| 12 | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Kwara State |
| 13 | University of Ibadan (UI) | Oyo State |
| 14 | University of Jos (UNIJOS) | Plateau State |
| 15 | University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) | Borno State |
| 16 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | Enugu State |
| 17 | University of Uyo (UNIUYO) | Akwa Ibom |
State Universities That Offer Psychology in Nigeria
Here is the list of State universities that offer Psychology as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | State University Offering Psychology | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant University | Ogun State |
| 2 | Adekunle Ajasin University | Ondo State |
| 3 | Benue State University | Benue State |
| 4 | Chukwuemak Odumegwu Ojukwu University | Anambra State |
| 5 | Cross Rivers University of Technology | Cross Rivers |
| 6 | Delta State University (DELSU) | Delta State |
| 7 | Dennis Osadebe University | Delta State |
| 8 | Ebonyi State University (EBSU) | Ebonyi State |
| 9 | Ekiti State University | Ekiti State |
| 10 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology | Gombe State |
| 11 | Kaduna State University | Kduna State |
| 12 | Lagos State University | Lagos State |
| 13 | Nasarawa State University | Nasarawa State |
| 14 | Niger Delta University (NDU) | Bayelsa State |
| 15 | Olabisi Onabanjo University | Ogun State |
| 16 | Plateau State University | Plateau State |
| 17 | University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) | Delta State |
Private Universities That Offer Psychology in Nigeria
Here is the list of Private universities that offer Psychology as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | Private University Offering Psychology | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) | Ekiti State |
| 2 | Atiba University | Oyo State |
| 3 | Baze University | Abuja, FCT |
| 4 | Covenant University | Ogun State |
| 5 | Bells University of Technology | Ogun State |
| 6 | Caleb University, Imota | Lagos State |
| 7 | Caritas University | Enugu State |
| 8 | Chrisland University | Ogun State |
| 9 | Christopher University | Ogun State |
| 10 | Coal City University | Enugu State |
| 11 | Crawford University | Ogun State |
| 12 | Evangel University | Ebonyi State |
| 13 | Godfrey Okoye University | Enugu State |
| 14 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University | Imo State |
| 15 | Lead City University | Oyo State |
| 16 | Madonna University | Rivers State |
| 17 | Nile University of Nigeria | Abuja |
| 18 | Redeemers University | Osun State |
| 19 | Renaissance University | Enugu State |
| 20 | University of Mkar | Benue State |
| 21 | University of Offa | Kwara State |
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry
Two (2) ‘A-Level passes including Government or History.
JAMB UTME
Five (5) SSC credit passes in Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.
Any three (3) subjects from Arts or Social Science
Must I know biology to study psychology
No, Emmanuel
What is your O’level subjects and the school you are applying to study Psychology?
I studied Agric science Education in my NCE program, can I be given 200L to study psychology at the University level?
Hello Ademu,
Do you have the O’level requirements to study Psychology.
I have currently finished my ND Computer Science and I want to study Psychology
How am I going to statr please
Hello Abdulbari,
You will start from second year if you get admission via direct entry.
As a science student I’d like to study psychology,but the subjects combination I have been seeing so far are arts and social science and most universities offer psychology as social science,i need help please
Hello Esther,
What school did you apply to study Psychology?
What about if I have national diploma result in mass communication can I still study Psychology
Yes,
If you meet all requirements,
Must I do biology to go for psychology?
Dear Deborah,
Depending on the institution you are applying to, it might or might not be compulsory.