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

 
Performing Arts is more than just acting or singing. It’s a broad, expressive field that brings together theatre, dance, music, spoken word, and even elements of film and media, to communicate ideas, entertain, and reflect culture. In Nigeria’s ever-growing creative and entertainment industries, trained performing artists are finding exciting opportunities across theatre, Nollywood, music production, festivals, education, and digital media. But before you can turn your talent into a professional career, it all starts with the right academic foundation. In this blog post, you'll find all the essential information you need to pursue a degree in Performing Arts in Nigeria, including: A full list of Nigerian universities offering Performing Arts The correct JAMB subject combination for Performing Arts The O’Level requirements you need to meet for admission

##What is Performing Arts Course?
Performing Arts refers to a broad range of creative disciplines where artists use their voices, bodies, or objects to convey stories, emotions, or ideas live to an audience. This includes fields like theatre, music, dance, opera, and sometimes elements of film and multimedia performance.


Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) 

Federal University, Lafia (FULafia) 

Federal University, Lokoja (FULokoja) 

Federal University Wukari (FUWukari) 

Federal University Gusau (FUGusau) 

Ekiti State University (EKSU) 

Kwara State University (KWASU) 

Delta State University (DELSU) 

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) 

Lagos State University (LASU)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Performing Arts
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Performing Arts with other three subjects namely:Literature in English,Music /Government /History, CRS/IRS/Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/Fine Arts

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

Music/Government/History

CRS/IRS

Fine Arts/Yoruba,Igbo,Hausa/Civic Education/Economics