There are many subdivisions of Economics but the two major subdivisions of Economics include microeconomics and macroeconomics. Most students think Economics involves the study of money or how to make money. This assumption is wrong because it is just the study of how wealth can be distributed. That is the study of the laws of supply and demand.
It is a great choice to make when you decide to study Economics at the university. There are numerous benefits attached to it but for you to eve get admission into the university to study Economics, there are some basic requirements you need to put into consideration.
For candidates who wish to study Economics in any of the Nigerian universities, there is a need to know all the requirements needed so that the process can be very easy. The competition for admission process into the university to study Economics is equally high and intense so you need to get things right so that you don’t end up wasting your time.
We have come up with this post to help answer questions relating to studying Economics in Nigeria. Candidates who are still confused about the process can now know the JAMB requirement, JAMB UTME subject combination, accepted O’Level subject combination, direct entry requirement, universities where you can study the course, and other relevant information which will help to make the process very easy for you.
Reasons you should study Economics
You can see economics all around us because it is what determines the price of goods and services, how wealth is being distributed, and the inner workings of the world. Below are other reasons you should consider studying Economics at university.
Studying Economics affords graduates to have high paying jobs. Since Economics is relevant in almost every fields, graduates will not find it too difficult to get employed after graduation
Economics can be studied as a combined course with another course. One of such popular combinations is Law and Economics. Other courses you can combine with Economics are Statistics, Sociology, Agriculture, Philosophy, Etc.
Economics affects almost everything around us, so studying economics affords you the opportunity to know how things work in society and how it affects us as human beings.
Economics is also good for you when your cherish you independence. It has one of the lowest contact hours in major countries of the world. This way, you will also have time for your personal projects.
JAMB UTME subject combination and requirement
Candidates with the intention to computer science in any of the Nigerian university has to sit for the following subjects in the JAMB UTME: English language (This is compulsory for all candidates), Economics, Mathematics, and any of History, French, Literature in English or CRS/IRS.
Candidates should note that JAMB cut off marks to study any course I a Nigerian university is 180 but most universities require candidates to have a minimum of 200 in their JAMB UTME score to become eligible to be invited for post UTME tests and possible admission.
Economics is a competitive course that is not offered in all Nigerian universities, to this end, the admission process will be intense. So you need a high JAMB score so that you stand a better chance of getting admission.
A minimum JAMB score of 200 can make you become eligible to write the post UTME test of any university but note that 200 is not sufficient to get you admitted. Set a personal target of a minimum of 220 in your next JAMB score so that the process can be easier for you.
O’Level Requirements
Candidates with the intention to study Economics in a Nigerian university must have a minimum of 5 credit passes in their Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE). O’Level results accepted include WASSCE/ NECO or any of its equivalent. A minimum of credit in the following is compulsory: English, Mathematics, Economics. You can also choose any of the following subjects to make of the nine subjects you need: Government, Literature in English, Commerce, History, CRS/IRS, and Accounting. You can also add any trade subject, although not compulsory.
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates can also apply for direct entry to study Economics. Application via direct entry affords candidates to resume into the university in the second year, I.e. 200 level. Such candidates are expected to meet any of the following requirements.
To get admission into any university for direct entry to study law, such candidates are expected to meet any of the following requirements
Five credits in your O’Level examination. The subjects included are English language, Mathematics, English Language, Literature in English, Government, CRS/IRS. Note that the accepted O’Level result includes WASSCE/ NECO or any of its equivalent in not more than one sitting.
In addition to the five credits in your O’Level result, you are required to have A’Level passes in Economics and any of Government, Statistics, Agric Science, Business Management, Geography, and Accounting.
Candidates should note that the University of Ibadan only accepts A’Level results. However, OAU, ANSU, ESUTECH, UDU, UNIMAID, COVENANT, OOU accepts ND results in any business-related courses with a minimum of Upper Credit.
List of Nigerian Universities where you can study Economics
In order for candidates to be guided when choosing which university to study Economics, we have come up with a comprehensive list of Nigerian university that offers the course.
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)
Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Achievers University, Owo
Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)
Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
Adeleke University Ede (AUE)
Augustine University
American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bauchi State University, Gadau
Bayero University, Kano
Baze University
Bells University of Technology, Otta
ECWA Bingham University, New Karu
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
Bowen University, Iwo
Benue State University, Makurdi
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Caleb University, Lagos
Caritas University, Enugu
Chrisland University
Christopher University Mowe
Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
Coal City University Enugu State
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
Covenant University Ota
Crawford University Igbesa
Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Edo University Iyamo
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
Ekiti State University
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Eastern Palm University Ogboko Imo State
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
Fountain University, Oshogbo
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
Gregory University, Uturu
Gombe State University, Gombe
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
University of Ibadan (UI)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
University of Jos (UNIJOS)
Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Kogi State University Anyigba
Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Landmark University, Omu-Aran
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
Lead City University, Ibadan
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
Madonna University, Okija
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
University of Mkar, Mkar
Mountain Top University
Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
Northwest University Kano (NWU)
Novena University, Ogume
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
Obong University, Obong Ntak
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
Redeemer’s University, Mowe
Renaissance University, Enugu
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene Akwa Ibom
Salem University, Lokoja
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
Sokoto State University,
Southwestern University
Oku Owa, Summit University
Tansian University, Umunya
Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
Hezekiah University, Umudi
Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)
Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
University of Uyo
Veritas University, Abuja
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
Yobe State University, Damaturu.
Conclusion
At your disposal now is all you need to know in order to study Economics in any of the Nigerian universities. You should also know that the Faculty to which Economics belongs is different depending on the university. You can find Economics in Faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Administration, Management Science, or even a faculty of its own.
Once you are able to meet the requirements stated in this article, then you are set to study the course of your choice. The next thing to do is to prepare for post UTME tests of the university you wish to apply for.
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