List of Universities Offering Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
If you're passionate about the Arabic language, Islamic teachings, and the rich intellectual traditions that connect them, then studying Arabic and Islamic Studies at a Nigerian university might be your calling. This course goes beyond language—it explores the Quran, Hadith, Islamic law, classical texts, and the broader Arab-Islamic civilization. For many students, it’s not just about earning a degree; it’s a journey of personal and spiritual growth. Whether you're aiming to become a teacher, translator, scholar, or work in religious or cultural institutions, a solid foundation in Arabic and Islamic Studies can open many doors. But before you can dive into the program, it's important to understand the academic requirements and where you can study it in Nigeria. In this Blog, You’ll Learn: List of Nigerian Universities Offering Arabic and Islamic Studies JAMB Subject Combination for Arabic and Islamic Studies O’Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Admission

##What is Arabic and Islamic Studies Course?
Arabic and Islamic Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that examines the Arabic language, the religion of Islam, and the diverse cultures, histories, and societies associated with the Muslim-majority world, including its diasporas.


Alhikma College Of Education (ALHIKMA)

Ansar-ud-deen College Of Education (ANSARUDDEEN)

Arabic And Islamic College Of Education (ARISCOED)

Assanusiyah College Of Education (ASSCOED)

College Of Education, Ankpa (COEANKPA)

College Of Education, Azare (COEAZARE)

College Of Education, Gidan-waya, Kafanchan (COEKC)

College Of Education, Hong (COEHONG)

College Of Education, Ikere (COEIKERE)

College Of Education, Ilesa (COEILESA)

College Of Education, Ilorin (COEILORIN)

College Of Education, Maru (COEMARU)

Niger State College of Education, Minna, Niger State (NSCOE)

College Of Education, Oro (COEORO)

College Of Education, Waka-biu (COEWAKA)

Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education (EACOEDOYO)
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FCT College Of Education, Zuba (FCTCOEZUBA)

Federal College Of Education Okene (FCEOKENE)

Federal College Of Education Abeokuta (FCEABEOKUTA)

Federal College Of Education Katsina (FCEKATSINA)

Federal College of Education, Pankshin (FCEPANKSHIN)

Federal College Of Education Yola (FCEYOLA)

Federal College Of Education Zaria (FCEZARIA)

Federal College Of Education, Kano (EDKAN)

Muritadha College Of Education (Institute Of Arabic And Islamic Studies, Olodo) (MURICOED)

Isa Kaita College Of Education (IKCOED)

Jibwis College Of Arabic And Islamic Education, Gombe (JCAIE)

Jigawa State College Of Education, Gumel (JIGCOED)

Kashim-ibrahim College Of Education, Maiduguri (KICOEM)

Kebbi State College Of Education, Argungu (KSCOED)

Mohammed Goni College Of Legal And Islamic Studies (MOGCOLIS)

Muftau' Lanihun College Of Education (MULCOED)

Muhyideen College Of Education, Ilorin (MCOED)

Oyo State College Of Education (OYOCOED)

Shehu Shagari College Of Education, Sokoto (SSCOESOK)

Umar Suleiman College Of Education, Gashua (USCOEGA)

Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State (KWCOEILORIN)

Annur Institute for Islamic Education (ANISE)

Al-Ibadan College of Education (ALIBADAN)

Kano State College of Education & Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS)

Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS)

College of Education, Zing (COEZING)

Jigawa State College of Islamic and Legal Studies (JSCILS)

Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso (EDKANO)

Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE)

College of Education, Billiri (COE-BILLIRI)

Moje College of Education (MOJE)

Federal college of Education Kontagora (FC-KONTA)

The College of Education, Lanlate (LANLATECOE)

Peacock College of Education, Jalingo (PEACOCK)

Hamzainab College Of Education, Osogbo (HAMZAINAB)

sarkin yamma community college of education (SYACCOE)

Adeshina College of Education (ADECOED)

Atiku Abubakar College of Legal and Islamic Studies (AACOLIS)

Sunnah College of Education, Kofar Bauchi (SUNNAH-COE)

A.D Rufa'i College for Legal and Islamic Studies (RUFAI)

Kwara State College of Education, Oro (ORO-DEG)

Jibwis College of Education Potiskum (JIBWIS - POT)

Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies (COERINGIM)

Ameenuddeen College of Education, Kano (AMEENUDEEN)

Umar Bun Khattab College of Education (KHATTAB)

Adamu Garkuwa College of Education (GARKUWA)



##JAMB Subject Combination for Arabic and Islamic Studies
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Arabic and Islamic Studies with other three subjects namely:Arabic, Islamic Studies, Histor/Literature in English/ Hausa

##O'Level Requirements for Arabic and Islamic Studies
To be eligible for admission into a Arabic and Islamic Studies 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 

Arabic 

Islamic Studies

Any two (2) of the following: History, Government, Literature in English, Hausa, CRS/IRS,