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List of All Universities Offering Law in Nigeria (Updated List)
This is the list of all Nigerian Universities (Federal, State, and Private) offering Law courses as approved by the National Universities Council (NUC).
Pursuing a law degree in Nigeria is a prestigious and rewarding endeavor. It provides a solid foundation for a successful legal career in the country.
To become a Lawyer in Nigeria, one must obtain a Law degree (LL.B. or B.L.) from a university and subsequently attend Law school. Upon completing the law school program and being called to bar, one becomes a recognized Nigerian lawyer.
This blog post presents a comprehensive guide to universities in Nigeria that offer law programs. Whether you’re a prospective student embarking on a legal education journey or simply curious about legal education in Nigeria, this guide is here to help.
Federal Universities Offering Law Programs in Nigeria
| S/N | University | Acronym | Location |
| 1 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | ABU | Kaduna |
| 2 | Bayero University, Kano | BUK | Kano |
| 3 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti | FUOYE | Ekiti |
| 4 | National Open University of Nigeria | NOUN | Distant Learning |
| 5 | Nigerian Police Academy | NPA | Kano |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikwe University | UNIZIK | Anambra |
| 7 | Obafemi Awolowo University | OAU | Osun |
| 8 | University of Abuja | UNIABUJA | Abuja |
| 9 | University of Benin | UNIBEN | Edo |
| 10 | University of Calabar | UNICAL | Cross River |
| 11 | University of Ibadan | UI | Oyo |
| 12 | University of Ilorin | UNILORIN | Kwara |
| 13 | University of Jos | UNIJOS | Plateau |
| 14 | University of Lagos | UNILAG | Lagos |
| 15 | University of Maiduguri | UNIMAID | Borno |
| 16 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | UNN | Enugu |
| 17 | University of Portharcourt | UNIPORT | Rivers |
| 18 | University of Uyo | UNIUYO | Adamawa |
| 19 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto | UDUS | Sokoto |
State Universities Offering Law Programs in Nigeria
| S/N | State University | Acronym | Location |
| 1 | Abia State University | ABSU | Uturu, Abia |
| 2 | Adekunle Ajasin University | AAUA | Akungba, Ondo |
| 3 | Ambrose Alli University | AAU | Edo |
| 4 | Bauchi State University | BASUG | Bauchi |
| 5 | Benue State University | BSU | Benue |
| 6 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University | COOU | Uli, Anambra |
| 7 | Delta State University | DELSU | Delta |
| 8 | Ebonyi State University | EBSU |
Abakaliki, Ebonyi
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| 9 | Ekiti State University | EKSU | Ekiti |
| 10 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology | ESUT | Enugu |
| 11 | Gombe State University | GSU | Gombe |
| 12 | Imo State University | IMSU | Imo |
| 13 | Kogi State University | KSU | Anyigba, Kogi |
| 14 | Lagos State University | LASU | Lagos |
| 15 | Nasarawa State University | NSUK | Keffi, Nasarawa |
| 16 | Niger Delta University | NDU |
Yenagoa, Bayelsa
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| 17 | Olabisi Onabanjo University | OOU | Ogun |
| 18 | Osun State University | UNIOSUN | Osogbo, Osun |
| 19 | Rivers State University | RSU | Rivers |
| 20 | Umaru Musa Yar’adua University | UMYU | Katsina |
| 21 | Yobe State University | YSU | Damaturu, Yobe |
Private Universities Offering Law Programs in Nigeria
| S/N | Private University | Acronym | Location |
| 1 | Achievers University | AC | Owo, Ondo |
| 2 | Adeleke University | AU | Ede, Osun |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University | ABUAD | Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti |
| 4 | Ajayi Crowther University | ACU | Ibadan, Oyo |
| 5 | Al-Hikmah University | AHU | Ilorin, Kwara |
| 6 | American University of Nigeria | AUN | Yola |
| 7 | Arthur Jarvis University |
Akpoyubo, Cross River
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| 8 | Babcock University | BU | Ilishan-Remo |
| 9 | Baze University | Abuja | |
| 10 | Benson Idahosa University | BIU | Benin, Edo |
| 11 | Bingham University | ECWA |
New Karu, Nasarawa
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| 12 | Bowen University | BOWEN | Iwo, Osun |
| 13 | Crescent University | CUAB | Abeokuta, Ogun |
| 14 | Edwin Clark University | ECU | Kiagbodo, Delta |
| 15 | Elizade University | EUI |
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo
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| 16 | Godfrey Okoye University | GOUNI | Enugu |
| 17 | Gregory University | GUU | Uturu, Abia |
| 18 | Igbinedion University | IUO | Benin, Edo |
| 19 | Joseph Ayo Babalola Unversity | JABU |
Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun
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| 20 | Lead-City University | LCU | Ibadan, Oyo |
| 21 | Madonna University | Okija, Anambra | |
| 22 | Nigerian Turkish Nile University | NILE | Abuja |
| 23 | Novena University | Kwale, Delta | |
| 24 | Redeemer’s University, Nigeria | RUN | Ede, Osun |
| 25 | Renaissance University | RNU |
Ugbawka, Enugu
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| 26 | Salem University | Lokoja, Kogi | |
| 27 | Western Delta University | WDU | Oghara, Delta |
Admission Requirements to Study Law in Nigeria
To gain admission into a law program in Nigerian universities, you need to meet specific requirements. These include minimum educational qualifications, a good score in the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination), and possibly additional entrance exams or interviews.
Direct Entry Requirement for Law:
- (i) At least two (2) A’ Level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.
- (ii) NCE/ND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).
UTME Requirement for Law:
- Five (5) O Level credit passes in English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, and any other two (2) arts or social science subjects.
UTME Subject combination for Law:
- Use of English and any other three (3) Arts or Social Science subjects.
O’Level Subject Combination for Law:
- English, Mathematics, Literature in English, and any other two (2) Arts or Social Science Subjects
Please note that the Council of Legal Education and the Board of Study for the admission of students to the Nigerian Law School, as well as for entry into the legal profession, do not recognize any study of law conducted through correspondence, part-time, or in non-conventional settings outside of full-time study at a university.
Conclusion
Legal education in Nigeria is a gateway to a rewarding legal career. As you explore your options, thoroughly research and consider the universities offering law programs. This guide has provided a comprehensive list of universities and essential information to help you make an informed decision. For more information, visit the official websites of the universities mentioned or reach out to their respective admissions offices.