Psychology as a course is concerned with human behaviour and reasoning.
Studying psychology in Nigerian universities takes 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.
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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.
Subject Combination
O’level: Five (5) SSC credit passes in Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.
JAMB: English Language and any three subjects from Mathematics. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government, Literature-in-English.
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Hello good day i want to study psychology I live in rivers state pls can you tell me the school that offer psychology and I want to know the subjects to write in waec cause am confused
I understand that you’re interested in studying psychology in Rivers State, Nigeria, and you’re confused about which subjects to write in your WAEC exams. I’m happy to help!
Universities offering Psychology in Rivers State:
1. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT): UNIPORT offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology. The undergraduate program is a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, with specializations in areas like Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Educational Psychology.
2. Rivers State University of Education (RSUE): RSUE offers a Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. Ed.) degree in Guidance and Counselling, which incorporates significant elements of psychology.
WAEC Subjects:
For admission to the psychology program at UNIPORT, you’ll need to write the following subjects in your WAEC exams:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Any other relevant Social Science subject (e.g., Economics, Government, History, Sociology)
For admission to the B.Sc. Ed. program at RSUE, you’ll need to write the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Any Social Science subject (e.g., Economics, Government, History, Sociology)
Any other two subjects of your choice
I hope this information helps! Feel free to ask any further questions you may have.
Hello good day i want to study psychology I live in rivers state pls can you tell me the school that offer psychology and I want to know the subjects to write in waec cause am confused
I understand that you’re interested in studying psychology in Rivers State, Nigeria, and you’re confused about which subjects to write in your WAEC exams. I’m happy to help!
Universities offering Psychology in Rivers State:
1. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT): UNIPORT offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology. The undergraduate program is a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, with specializations in areas like Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Educational Psychology.
2. Rivers State University of Education (RSUE): RSUE offers a Bachelor of Science Education (B.Sc. Ed.) degree in Guidance and Counselling, which incorporates significant elements of psychology.
WAEC Subjects:
For admission to the psychology program at UNIPORT, you’ll need to write the following subjects in your WAEC exams:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Any other relevant Social Science subject (e.g., Economics, Government, History, Sociology)
For admission to the B.Sc. Ed. program at RSUE, you’ll need to write the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Any Social Science subject (e.g., Economics, Government, History, Sociology)
Any other two subjects of your choice
I hope this information helps! Feel free to ask any further questions you may have.
Hello there.
I’m looking to apply to UniAbuja for Psychology but I am a science student going for Neuropsychology in the future, but I didn’t do things like Lit-in-eng. I did, English, Mathematics, French, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Data processing and Civic Education. Is that okay?
Most sites are telling me otherwise
And please, I thought the combination would be, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English for psychology in jamb.
Hello Lu,
The JAMB subject combination for Psychology is Use of English, and any three subjects from Mathematics. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Government, Literature-in-English.
Unfortunately, UNIABUJA is not accredited to offer UNIABUJA. You will have to apply to another school.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Hi Good evening
Plz can i still Study Psychology with E8 in my Literature?
I want to school in UniUyo
Yes Jane.
The subject combination for Psychology at UNIUYO is Five (5) SSC credit passes in Government or History, English Language and three (3) other subjects. A pass in Mathematics is required.
Please what public university should I apply to if I want to study psychology as a science student
Blessing,
Check the post above to see the list of public universities that offer psychology.
Ensure you have the correct O’level subject combination. Let me know if you have further questions.
I’m a science student and I want to study psychology but I don’t offer any arts or social science
I need help
Emmanuella,
What school are you applying to study Psychology?
I have diploma in Psychology
I study online school. Can Nigerian university accept my certificate to apply Psychology direct intery ?
Yes, Abu
If the online school is accredited by NUC.
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.