With Nigeria’s growing tourism sector and the increasing demand for quality hospitality services, studying Hospitality and Tourism opens up a world of opportunities. Whether it’s managing hotels, planning tours, or working with event management, this course equips you with practical skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-paced, global industry. In this Blog We’ll take you through everything you need to know about pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism in Nigeria, including: A list of universities offering the course The JAMB subject combination required for admission The O’Level requirements you must meet
##What is Hospitality and Tourism Course?
Hospitality is the friendly and generous reception and care of guests, visitors, or strangers, focusing on providing comfort, service, and a positive experience through businesses like hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Tourism is the act of people traveling to new places for leisure, business, or recreation, and involves the activities they engage in and the services they use during their stay away from their usual environment
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Lagos State University (LASU)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Rivers State University (RSU)
Babcock University
##JAMB Subject Combination for Hospitality and Tourism
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Hospitality and Tourism with other three subjects namely:Geography/Economics, Commerce/Marketing,Food and Nutrition/Tourism
##O'Level Requirements for Hospitality and Tourism
To be eligible for admission into a Hospitality and Tourism 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
Geography
Economics/Commerce
Food and Nutrition/Marketing