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

 
French isn’t just a subject; it’s a global language spoken across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and parts of Canada. As a student of French, you won’t just learn how to speak and write the language — you’ll also explore French literature, history, linguistics, and culture. It's a course that opens doors to careers in education, translation, international relations, diplomacy, tourism, and more. Whether you're passionate about languages or simply want a competitive edge in today’s global job market, French is a smart and enriching choice. In this blog, we’ll cover: The list of universities offering French in Nigeria The JAMB subject combination The O’Level requirements for admission

##What is French Course?
French, as a course of study, is the academic exploration of the French language, including its grammar, vocabulary, spoken and written expression, and cultural, historical, and literary contexts. It is one of the most widely taught and spoken languages in the world


Abia State University (ABSU)

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Calabar (UNICAL)

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

Ambrose Alli University (AAU)

Babcock University (BABCOCK)

Bayero University Kano (BUK)

Benue State University (BSU)

Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)

Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Igbinedion University (IUO)

Lagos State University (LASU)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)

Osun State University (UNIOSUN)

University of Jos (UNIJOS)

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)

Kaduna State university (KASU)

Kwara State University (KWASU)

Nasarawa State University (NSUK)

Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU)

Covenant University (CU)

Redeemer's University (RUN)

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU)

Federal University, Lafia (FUL)

Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA)

Federal University, Ndufu-alike (FUNAI)

Fountain University (FOUNTAIN)

Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU)

Taraba State University (TASU)

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)

Ignatius Ajuru University (IAUE)

Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)

Anchor University (AUL)

Clifford University (CLU)

Crown-Hill University (CHU)

Nigeria Police Academy (POL-ACAD)

Nigerian Army University, Borno (NAUB)

University of Delta State Agbor (UNIDEL)


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

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

French 

Literature in English

Government/History

CRS/IRS/Civic Education