Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It digs deep into how languages are structured (grammar, sound, and meaning), how they are used in real life, how they change over time, and how the human brain processes them. It’s a course that suits anyone who loves language—not just learning them, but understanding them at their core. In this blog, we’ll walk you through: The list of universities in Nigeria offering Linguistics The JAMB subject combination for Linguistics The O’Level requirements you’ll need to meet
##What is Linguistics Course?
It's the study of human speech including the units, nature, structure, and modification of language
Imo State University (IMSU)
University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Benue State University (BSU)
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
Igbinedion University (IUO)
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)
Kaduna State university (KASU)
Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
Kwara State University (KWASU)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU)
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
Federal University, Ndufu-alike (FUNAI)
Federal University, Oye-ekiti (FUOYE)
Fountain University (FOUNTAIN)
Eastern Palm University (EPU)
Nigeria Police Academy (POL-ACAD)
University of Delta State Agbor (UNIDEL)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Linguistics
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Linguistics with other three subjects namely:Literature in English,Yoruba/Igbo /Hausa/French/Arabic, Government/CRS/IRS/History
##O'Level Requirements for Linguistics
To be eligible for admission into a Linguistics 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
Literature in English
Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/French/Arabic
CRS/History
Government/Civic Education