French Admission Requirements (Waec & JAMB Subject Combination, etc)

If you have a passion for the French language and culture and aspire to study French at a university in Nigeria, it is essential to understand the admission requirements and subject combinations.

This article provides comprehensive information on the O’Level admission requirements, JAMB UTME subject combinations, and Direct Entry admission requirements for studying French.

Additionally, a list of universities in Nigeria that offer French as a course is provided. Let’s dive into the details.

O’Level Admission Requirements for French:

To pursue a degree in French at Nigerian universities, you must meet the following O’Level requirements:

1. Five (5) SSCE credit passes, including: a) French b) English Language c) Mathematics d) One (1) other Arts subject e) Any other subject

Special Considerations & Remarks:

• Some universities, like UNI-IBADAN, accept five (5) or six (6) ‘O’ level credit passes, including Literature-in-English and other Social Science and Arts subjects.
• UMYUK requires five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes or their equivalent in French, English Language, Mathematics, and any other three (3) Social Science or Arts subjects, at not more than two (2) sittings.
• UNILAG requires five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three (3) subjects from Social Sciences or Arts. They also accept Computer Studies and Civic Education.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for French:

When applying to study French through the UTME, you must choose the following JAMB UTME subjects:

1. French
2. Two (2) other Arts and Social Sciences subjects

Special Considerations & Remarks:

• BABCOCK requires Literature in English as one of the UTME subjects.
• UNN and BSU require UTME candidates to have Literature-in-English, French, and any other Arts subjects.
• UNILAG accepts any other three (3) subjects from Arts or Social Sciences.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements for French:

If you plan to apply for Direct Entry (DE) admission to study French, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Two (2) ‘A’ level passes, including French and one (1) other Arts subject.

Special Considerations & Remarks:

• ABSU accepts candidates with two (2) ‘A’ level passes in Arts for the 4-year program. They also accept NCE with French as a principal subject.
• UNN accepts NCE merit in two (2) relevant subjects or a DALF certificate or acceptable Baccalaureate Certificate.

List of Universities in Nigeria Offering French:

Here is a list of Nigerian universities that offer French as a course:

1. AAU (Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State)
2. ABSU (Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State)
3. ABU (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State)
4. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
5. Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
6. UNIBEN (University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State)
7. BSU (Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State)
8. UNICAL (University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State)
9. Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State
10. Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
11. Delsu (Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State)
12. EBSU (Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State)
13. EKSU (Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State)
14. Fed-Lafia (Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State)
15. Fed-Lokoja (Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State)
16. Fed-Ndufu (Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State)
17. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
18. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
19. IAUEd (Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
20. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
21. Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State
22. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
23. IMSU (Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State)
24. University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State
25. KASU (Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State)
26. KWASU (Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State)
27. UNILAG (University of Lagos, Lagos State)
28. Lapai (Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State)
29. LASU (Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State)
30. University of Maiduguri, Borno State
31. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
32. NAUB (Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State)
33. NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State)
34. OAU (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State)
35. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State (OOU)
36. Uniport (University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State)
37. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
38. Redeemers University, Osun State
39. SAU (Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State)
40. TSUJ (Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State)
41. UDU (Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State)
42. UMYUK (Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State)
43. UNIOSUN (Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State)
44. UNIZIK (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State)
45. UNN (University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State)
46. UNIUYO (University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State)

Conclusion

If you aspire to study French at a Nigerian university, it is crucial to meet the O’Level requirements, choose the appropriate JAMB UTME subjects, or fulfill the Direct Entry admission requirements.

The list of universities provided in this article will guide you in selecting the right institution for your French studies.

Ensure that you check the specific requirements and special considerations of each university before applying. Best of luck in your academic journey!