Choosing a career in Fisheries might not be the most common path, but it's one of the most vital for ensuring food security, sustainable aquatic ecosystems, and economic growth — especially in a country like Nigeria with vast water resources. Whether you're passionate about marine life, want to contribute to environmental sustainability, or are simply drawn to the opportunities within the aquaculture and fishing industries, studying Fisheries can open doors to a rewarding future. But before you dive into this field, it's important to know where you can study it and what qualifications you need. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: A list of Nigerian universities offering Fisheries as a course The JAMB subject combination for Fisheries The O'level (WAEC/NECO) requirements you must meet

##What is Fisheries Course?
Fisheries is a branch of science and industry that deals with the management, conservation, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic organisms from both freshwater (like rivers and lakes) and marine (ocean) environments. 


Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Niger Delta University (NDU)

Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI)

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAUTECH)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Fisheries
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Fisheries with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics

##O'Level Requirements for Fisheries
To be eligible for admission into a Fisheries 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 

Biology/Agricultural Science

Chemistry

Physics/Geography/Economics

 

 
Choosing a career in Fisheries might not be the most common path, but it's one of the most vital for ensuring food security, sustainable aquatic ecosystems, and economic growth — especially in a country like Nigeria with vast water resources. Whether you're passionate about marine life, want to contribute to environmental sustainability, or are simply drawn to the opportunities within the aquaculture and fishing industries, studying Fisheries can open doors to a rewarding future. But before you dive into this field, it's important to know where you can study it and what qualifications you need. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: A list of Nigerian universities offering Fisheries as a course The JAMB subject combination for Fisheries The O'level (WAEC/NECO) requirements you must meet

##What is Fisheries Course?
Fisheries is a branch of science and industry that deals with the management, conservation, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic organisms from both freshwater (like rivers and lakes) and marine (ocean) environments. 


Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Niger Delta University (NDU)

Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (FUNAI)

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAUTECH)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Fisheries
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Fisheries with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics

##O'Level Requirements for Fisheries
To be eligible for admission into a Fisheries 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 

Biology/Agricultural Science

Chemistry

Physics/Geography/Economics