List of Universities Offering Linguistics and Nigerian Language in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
Introduction In a world where global languages often dominate, studying a Nigerian language through the lens of Linguistics is a bold and meaningful choice. It’s more than just learning how to speak or write a language—it’s about preserving identity, heritage, and the unique ways Nigerian communities express thought, culture, and history. When you choose to study Linguistics and a Nigerian Language, you’re diving into both the science of language (Linguistics) and the heart of your roots. Whether it’s Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Urhobo, Edo, or any other indigenous language, this course helps you understand not just how the language works, but why it matters.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through: The list of universities offering Linguistics and Nigerian Language in Nigeria The JAMB subject combination needed for admission
The O'Level requirements you should meet

##What is Linguistics and Nigerian Language Course?
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, examining its structure, nature, origin, and how it is used, including its sounds (phonetics), word structure (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics). Nigerian Language refers to any of the many languages spoken in Nigeria, which are grouped into major families like Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic, with prominent examples including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Fula. 


University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
 
University of Jos (UNIJOS)

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UNIAFRICA)
  
UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA, (UAT)

University of Ibadan (UI) 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Enugu State

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria – Kaduna State

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife – Osun State

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Kwara State

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka – Anambra State

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka – Delta State

Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi – Benue State

University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – Akwa Ibom State

University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State


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

##O'Level Requirements for Linguistics and Nigerian Language
To be eligible for admission into a Linguistics and Nigerian Language 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

Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/Edo/Urhobo

Literature in English

Government/History

CRS/IRS/Civic Education