Federal, State, Private Universities Offering Philosophy in Nigeria

When seeking admission to universities, Philosophy has been one of the best choices for candidates in UTME/DE or when changing their institutions and/or courses.

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and ethics. It is a broad and deep field that has been studied for thousands of years and encompasses a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, political philosophy, and aesthetics.

 

A career in philosophy can involve a variety of different paths, depending on your interests and goals. Here are a few possibilities to consider:

1. Academia: One of the most common career paths for philosophers is to work in academia, teaching philosophy at the college or university level. This can involve pursuing a PhD in philosophy and then seeking a tenure-track position at a college or university. Teaching positions can also be found at community colleges, technical schools, and other institutions.
2. Research: Philosophers can also pursue careers in research, working for think tanks, non-profit organizations, or government agencies. These positions may involve conducting research on specific philosophical topics or developing policy recommendations based on philosophical principles.
3. Law: Many philosophy majors go on to pursue careers in law, as the study of philosophy can provide a strong foundation in critical thinking, logic, and ethics. Some law schools even offer joint JD/PhD programs in philosophy.
4. Journalism: Philosophy can also be a valuable background for a career in journalism, as it teaches critical thinking and the ability to analyze complex ideas. Philosophy majors can find work as reporters, editors, or writers for newspapers, magazines, or online publications.
5. Non-Profit Work: There are also many non-profit organizations that are focused on social justice, environmental issues, or other causes that may be of interest to philosophers. These organizations often need people who can think deeply about ethical and moral questions, and philosophy majors can bring valuable skills to these positions.

This post will save you some time having compiled the list of federal, state, and private universities offering the course.

Similarly, Philosophy may have different variations in the universities. Hence, below is the list of the naming scheme by various universities listed in this post.

1. Philosophy
2. Philosophy and Religious Studies

With the names above, if you're to choose this course in JAMB, you shouldn't be confused. They literally mean the same or just a little variance.

List of Federal Universities Offering Philosophy

1. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
2. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
3. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
4. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
6. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
7. University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Fct
8. University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
9. University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
10. University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
11. University Of Lagos, Lagos State
12. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
13. University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
14. University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
15. Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu (Affliated To University Of Ibadan), Enugu State
16. Claretian Institute Of Philosophy, Nekede, Imo State (Affl To Imo State University)
17. St-Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State (Affl To Univ Of Calabar)
18. Spiritan School Of Philosophy, Issienu, Nsukka, (Affl To UNN), Enugu State
19. St. Albert Institute, Kafanchan, Kaduna State (Affl To University Jos)
20. St. Albert The Great Major Seminary, Abeokuta, (Affl To Uniben), Ogun State
21. St. Peter And Paul Seminary Bodija, Ibadan (Affl To Univ Of Ibadan) Oyo State

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List of State Universities Offering Philosophy

1. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
2. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State
3. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
4. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
5. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
6. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
7. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
8. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
9. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
10. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
11. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
12. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
13. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State
14. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State
15. University Of Delta, Agbor, Delta State
16. University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State
17. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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List of Private Universities Offering Philosophy

1. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos State
3. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State
4. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
5. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
6. Claretian University, Nekede, Imo State
7. Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu State
8. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State
9. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
10. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
11. Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu State
12. Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna State
13. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
14. Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State
15. Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
16. Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
17. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
18. Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State
19. University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State
20. Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FCT

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