List of Universities Offering German in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
German is one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe and is the official language of economic powerhouses like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It’s also a major language in global business, philosophy, literature, science, and international relations. Learning German opens the door not just to a new way of speaking, but also to new opportunities, cultures, and careers. If you're someone who loves languages, wants to travel, dreams of working internationally, or enjoys exploring new cultures through words, studying German at the university level could be a game-changer. And yes — you can start from scratch! Most Nigerian universities that offer this course will teach you from the basics and build you up to fluency. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: The list of Nigerian universities offering German as a degree The JAMB subject combination for German The O’Level requirements needed for admission

##What is German Course?
German as a university course is the academic study of the German language, its literature, culture, history, and linguistic structure. The program is designed to help students become fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding German, while also exploring the rich cultural and intellectual traditions of German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.


University of Ibadan (UI) – Department of European Studies

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Under Modern European Languages

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Often combined with French or Russian

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) –


##JAMB Subject Combination for German
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study German with other three subjects namely: German/French, Literature in English, Government/CRS/IRS/History/Economics

##O'Level Requirements for German
To be eligible for admission into a German program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:

English Language 

Literature in English

Government/History

CRS/IRS

French/Civic Education