Arabic is more than just a language—it's a key to understanding a rich cultural, religious, and intellectual heritage that spans centuries. For many students in Nigeria, studying Arabic is not only about learning to speak or write the language; it’s also about exploring its role in religion, history, literature, and international relations. Whether you’re passionate about deepening your knowledge of Islamic scholarship, pursuing a career in education, or working in diplomacy or translation, a degree in Arabic Studies can open up exciting opportunities. But before you can start this journey, it’s important to know which Nigerian universities offer the course and what academic requirements you need to meet. In this blog, we’ll guide you through: What You’ll Learn in This Blog: List of Nigerian Universities Offering Arabic Studies JAMB Subject Combination for Arabic Studies O'Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Arabic Studies
##What is Arabic Studies Course?
Arabic Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field focused on the Arab World and its culture through the study of the Arabic language, history, literature, religion, and societies
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Lagos State University (LASU)
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)
Kaduna State university (KASU)
Kwara State University (KWASU)
Nasarawa State University (NSUK)
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU)
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU)
Al-Hikmah University (AL-HIKMAH)
Bauchi State University (BASU)
Federal University, Dutsin-ma (FUDMA)
Federal University, Kashere (FUK)
Federal University, Lafia (FUL)
Fountain University (FOUNTAIN)
Taraba State University (TASU)
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS)
Yobe State University (YSU)
Sule Lamido University (Former Jigawa State University) (SLU)
Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
Al-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK)
Northwest University, Kano (Now Yusuf Maitama Sule University) (NWU)
Summit University Offa (SUMMIT)
Sokoto State University (SSU)
Edo State University Uzairue (Formerly Edo University Iyamho) (EDSU)
Nigerian Army University, Borno (NAUB)
Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara (ZSU)
Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Arabic Studies
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Arabic Studies with other three subjects namely:Arabic,Islamic Studies,History/Literature in English/Government
##O'Level Requirements for Arabic Studies
To be eligible for admission into a Arabic 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
Any three (3) of the following subjects:
Islamic Studies
History
Literature in English
Government
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