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

 
Tourism Studies is all about understanding how the travel industry works — from managing tour operations and promoting destinations to understanding customer behavior and creating unforgettable travel experiences. It’s a course that blends business, hospitality, and cultural knowledge, preparing you for exciting careers in airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tourism boards, and event organizations. In Nigeria, the tourism industry is growing fast, and professionals who can drive sustainable, well-managed tourism are in high demand. Whether you want to become a travel consultant, tourism planner, or destination manager, this course can open doors locally and internationally. But before diving in, it’s important to know the basics — like where you can study it, what subjects to choose in JAMB, and the required O’Level results. In this blog, you’ll find:A list of accredited Nigerian universities offering Tourism Studies The official JAMB subject combination required for the course
The O’Level (WAEC/NECO) requirements to qualify for admission

##What is Tourism Studies Course?
Tourism Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary academic field that examines the complex social, economic, cultural, environmental, and psychological aspects of travel and the tourism industry


University of Calabar (UNICAL) 

Ekiti State University (EKSU) 

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) 

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 


##JAMB Subject Combination for Tourism Studies
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Tourism Studies with other three subjects namely:Geography,Economics/ Government/History/Commerce,Mathematics

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

History/Government/Civic Education