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

 
In today's fast-paced world, money makes the world go round—but it takes skilled professionals in Banking and Finance to keep that wheel spinning smoothly. Whether it's managing funds, analysing financial trends, or helping businesses grow, a career in this field offers stability, high demand, and numerous growth opportunities.
If you’re a student who enjoys working with numbers, solving real-world business problems, or is simply curious about how banks and financial institutions operate, then Banking and Finance might just be your calling. But before you can start this exciting journey, you’ll need to know where to study, and what subjects to take in JAMB and your O'Level exams. That’s where this blog comes in. In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to know to get started with a degree in Banking and Finance in Nigeria: A list of Nigerian universities that offer Banking and Finance The correct JAMB subject combination The required O’Level subjects you need to gain admission

##What is Banking and Finance Course?
Banking is the business of receiving and safeguarding money from customers, providing loans and financial services, and earning profit from the difference in interest rates on these transactions. Finance is the broader field encompassing the management of money, investments, and assets by individuals and institutions, including activities like investing, budgeting, borrowing, and forecasting. Banking is a key component of the financial system, which also includes other financial services like insurance, asset management, and investment banking


University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)	

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)	

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)	

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)	

Lagos State University (LASU)

Ekiti State University (EKSU)	

Babcock University	

Covenant University	

Caleb University


##JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Banking and Finance with other three subjects namely: Mathematics,Economics,Commerce /Accounting/Government/Geography.

##O'Level Requirements for Banking and Finance
To be eligible for admission into a Banking and Finance 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

Mathematics

Economics

Commerce/Accounting

Government/Civic Education/Geography