List of Universities offering English and Literary Studies in Nigeria

A degree in English language and literature is designed to get you reading books, analyzing theories, critiquing prose and verse, and taking a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day.

The aim is to get students thinking creatively and analytically about the English language; this differs from other modern language degrees as it is intended for students already proficient in written and spoken English.

An English degree can focus equally on the literature and language sides, while others specialize in one or the other; this will usually be clear from the course title.

A course with a focus on English literature typically allows students to study literary texts from throughout history.

Often you’ll start with modules covering a diverse range of literature from different periods; for instance, you could be reading Shakespeare one week and Virginia Woolf the next.

Your reading will require you to study and analyze passages, relating texts to their cultural, social, historical and political contexts.

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Admission Requirements for English and Literary Studies

Direct Entry Requirements:

Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes to include Literature in English and one other Arts subject.

O’Level Requirements:

Five (5) SSC credit passes to include Literature in English and English Language.

UTME Subjects Combination / Requirements:

• English Language,
• Literature in English,
• one other Arts subject and
• another Arts or Social Science subject

Nigerian Universities Offering English and Literary Studies

• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)

University of Abuja is a Federal University located at Gwagwalada Abuja in Federal Capital Territory State, Nigeria and established in 1988 | Official Website: uniabuja.edu.ng

• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU)

Akwa Ibom State University is a State University located at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA, Nigeria and established in 2010 | Official Website: aksu.edu.ng

• Anchor University Ayobo, Lagos

Anchor University is a State University located at Ayobo Road, Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: aul.edu.ng

• Kings University, Ode Omu (UNIKINGS)

Kings University is a Private University located at Ode-Omu in Osun State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: kingsuniversity.edu.ng

• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo (BU)

Adamawa State University is a State University located at Mubi in Adamawa State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: babcock.edu.ng

• University of Calabar (UNICAL)

University of Calabar is a Federal University located at Eta Agbo Road Calabar in Cross River State, Nigeria and established in 1975 | Official Website: unical.edu.ng

• Caleb University, Lagos (CUI)

Caleb University is a Private University located at Ikorodu-Itoikin-Ijebu-Ode Road, Imota in Lagos State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: calebuniversity.edu.ng

• Coal City University (CCU)

Coal City University is a Private University located at Achi St, Independence Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: ccu.edu.ng

• Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)

Delta State University is a State University located at Abraka in Delta State, Nigeria and established in 1992 | Official Website: delsu.edu.ng

• Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Ekiti State University is a State University located at Iworoko road, Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Nigeria and established in 1982 | Official Website: eksu.edu.ng

• Eastern Palm University, Ogboko (EPU)

Eastern Palm University is a State University located at Ogboko, Ideato South LGA, Orlu in Imo State, Nigeria and established in 2016 | Official Website: epu.edu.ng

• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)

Federal University, Oye-Ekiti is a Federal University located at Km 3 Oye – Afao Road in Ekiti State, Nigeria and established in 2011 | Official Website: fuoye.edu.ng

• Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI)

Godfrey Okoye University is a Private University located at Ugwuomu-Nike in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: gouni.edu.ng

• Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)

Gregory University is a Private University located at Uturu in Abia State, Nigeria and established in 2012 | Official Website: gregoryuniversity.com

• Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)

Imo State University is a State University located at Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria and established in 1992 | Official Website: imsu.edu.ng

• Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)

Kogi State University is a State University located at Anyigba in Kogi State, Nigeria and established in 1999 | Official Website: ksu.edu.ng

• Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)

Kwara State University is a State University located at Secretariat, Zango Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria and established in 2009 | Official Website: kwasu.edu.ng

• Lead City University, Ibadan (LCU)

Lead City University is a Private University located at No. 1 Oba Otudeko Road Toll Gate Area Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria and established in 2005 | Official Website: lcu.edu.ng

• Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU)

Michael and Cecilia Ibru University is a State University located at Ibru Village, Agbarha – Otor, Ughelli North, Delta State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: mciu.edu.ng

• Niger Delta University, Yenagoa (NDU)

Niger Delta University is a Federal University located at Wilberforce Island in Bayelsa State, Nigeria and established in 2000 | Official Website: ndu.edu.ng

• Obong University, Obong Ntak

Obong University is a Private University located at Godswill Akpabio Way Obong Ntak in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: obonguniversity.net

• Summit University, Offa

Summit University is a Private University located at Dr. Tunji Olagunju Street (Irra Road); Offa in Kwara State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: summituniversity.edu.ng

Trinity University is a Private University located at  Off Alara Street, (Near Queens College) Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria and established in 2019 | Official Website: trinityuniversity.edu.ng

• Hezekiah University, Umudi (UNIHEZ)

Hezekiah University is a Private University located at Umudi in Imo State, Nigeria and established in 2015 | Official Website: hezekiah.edu.ng

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

University of Nigeria, Nsukka is a Federal University located at Innovation Centre, University of Nigeria Nsukka in Enugu State, Nigeria and established in 1960 | Official Website: unn.edu.ng

• Veritas University, Abuja (VUNA)

Veritas University is a Private University located at Plot 1, Block 1, By Urban Planning Way, 4th Avenue, Gwarinpa Abuja Abuja  in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria and established in 2007 | Official Website: veritas.edu.ng

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