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

 
Language is more than just communication—it's culture, identity, and history wrapped in words. For millions across West Africa, Hausa is more than just a language; it’s a way of life, a means of preserving tradition, and a powerful tool for storytelling, education, politics, and media. If you’re passionate about the Hausa language and culture—whether you grew up speaking it, studied it in school, or simply appreciate its influence across Nigeria and beyond—then pursuing a degree in Hausa could be the right step for you. This course allows you to dive into Hausa grammar, phonetics, literature, oral traditions, and even modern media use. In Nigeria, Hausa is not only a widely spoken language but also an academic field that opens doors to careers in teaching, media, translation, publishing, and cultural advocacy. In this Blog, You’ll Learn: List of Nigerian Universities Offering Hausa as a Degree Course JAMB Subject Combination for Hausa

##What is Hausa Course?
"Hausa" refers to an ethnic group of West Africa, primarily in northern Nigeria and southern Niger, and the Chadic language they speak. The language is a prominent member of the Afro-Asiatic language family and serves as a widely used language of commerce and communication in West and Central Africa. 


Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
 
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
   
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)
   
Kaduna State university (KASU)
 
Nasarawa State University (NSUK)
   
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU)
  
Bauchi State University (BASU)
  
Federal University, Dutsin-ma (FUDMA)
 
Federal University, Kashere (FUK)
    
Federal University, Lafia (FUL)

Taraba State University (TASU)
    
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS)
   
Yobe State University (YSU)

Sule Lamido University (Former Jigawa State University) (SLU)
   
Al-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK)
   
Northwest University, Kano (Now Yusuf Maitama Sule University) (NWU)
 
Sokoto State University (SSU)
   
Nigeria Police Academy (POL-ACAD)

Nigerian Army University, Borno (NAUB)
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Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (YUMSUK)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Hausa
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Hausa with other three subjects namely:Hausa,Literature in English/Government, History/CRS/IRS/Civic Education

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

Hausa 

Three other relevant subjects, such as:

Literature in English

Government

Islamic Studies or CRS

History

Civic Education