Earning a degree in Political Science from equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of finance and commerce.
Political Science is a competitive course, under the faculty of Social science.
We’ll explore the different entry modes, subject requirements, and additional considerations to ensure a smooth admission process.
Department of Political Science
Political science is the academic discipline that explores the theory and practice of politics, government, and power.
It delves into a wide range of topics, aiming to understand how societies make decisions, allocate resources, and wield authority.
Study duration is 4 years.
List of Universities Offering Political Science
Federal Universities
Federal universities in Nigeria are funded and managed by the federal government, ensuring standard academic programs and facilities. These universities are spread across the country, providing widespread access to higher education.
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- University of Jos (UNIJOS)
- Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
- Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
- University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
- Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA)
- Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA)
- Federal University, Dutse (FUD)
- Federal University, Kashere (FUKASHERE)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)
- Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA)
State Universities
State universities are funded and managed by state governments. These universities often cater to the educational needs of their respective states but also admit students from other parts of the country.
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
- Ekiti State University (EKSU)
- Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
- Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
- Delta State University (DELSU)
- Rivers State University (RSU)
- Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
- Kogi State University (KSU)
- Imo State University (IMSU)
- Abia State University (ABSU)
- Benue State University (BSU)
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
- Kwara State University (KWASU)
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
- Anambra State University (ANSU)
- Taraba State University (TASU)
- Kaduna State University (KASU)
- Gombe State University (GSU)
- Bauchi State University (BASU)
Private Universities
Private universities are established and managed by private individuals, organizations, or religious bodies. They often provide a unique academic environment with modern facilities and smaller class sizes.
- Covenant University, Ota
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
- Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
- American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
- Igbinedion University, Okada
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Madonna University, Okija
- Crawford University, Igbesa
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)
- Bells University of Technology, Ota
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Caleb University, Imota
- Achievers University, Owo
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Baze University, Abuja