Studying Accounting is a fantastic decision with abundant opportunities for success. Whether you’re completing secondary school or already hold a higher education qualification, this course is a great option.
If you’ve just finished secondary school, achieving good grades in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB is essential. Additionally, you can apply with qualifications such as a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or a Bachelor’s degree, if you possess any of these qualifications. Before applying, carefully review these requirements to ensure you meet them accurately. Pursuing Accounting can open doors to a rewarding career and contribute to your professional growth.
What is Accounting?
Accounting is a field that involves the systematic recording, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of financial information. It plays a crucial role in helping individuals, businesses, and organizations make informed economic decisions.
Why Should I Study Accounting as a Course?
Studying Accounting is a great idea because it helps you learn how to handle money, make smart financial plans, and understand the financial health of businesses or individuals. This knowledge is important for making good decisions and following financial rules. Plus, it opens up opportunities for a satisfying career in different areas.
Note: Please be aware that the requirements listed below may vary in some schools. In such cases, it is recommended to refer to the PDF version of the JAMB Brochure for accurate information. Also, check Jamb Subject Combination for Accountancy.
O’Level Requirements to Study Accounting
To study Accounting at the University in Nigeria, you must have obtained Five (5) SSCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two (2) other relevant subjects.
Direct Entry Requirements to Study Accounting
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes including Economics.
- National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant programmes with either an upper or lower credit respectively.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of Lower Credit.
Jamb Subject Combination for Accounting
- English
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any other Social Science subject
Universities that Offer Accounting
- AAU: Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
- ABUAD: Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- AKSU: Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- AL-HIKMAH: Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- AL-QALAM: Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State
- ANCHOR-UNI: Anchor University, Lagos, Lagos State
- ARTHUR-JARVIS: Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
- AUCHIPOLY-DEG: Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State (AFFL TO NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA)
- AUE: Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
- AUGUSTINE: Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State
- BABCOCK: Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- BAYERO: Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
- BAZE: Baze University, Abuja, FCT
- BELLS: Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
- BENIN: University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
- BOWEN: Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
- CALABAR: University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
- CALEB: Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
- CHRISLAND: Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- CHRISTOPHER: Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
- CLIFFORD: Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State
- COAL-CITY: Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Enugu State
- CROWN-HILL: Crown-Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- DELSU: Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
- DOMINICAN-UNI: Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- EDSU: Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State
- EDWIN CLARK: Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
- EKSU: Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- FED-GASHUA: Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
- FED-GUSAU: Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
- FED-KASHERE: Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- FED-KEBBI: Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
- FED-OYEEKITI: Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- GOUU: Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
- GREGORY: Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- GSU: Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe State
- HALLMARK: Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State
- ILORIN: University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
- KOLADAISI: Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- KWASU: Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
- LANDMARK: Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
- LAPAI: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State
- LEGACY: Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State
- MC-IBRU: McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State
- MOUNTAIN TOP: Mountain Top University, Ogun State
- NDA: Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- MAITAMA: Maitama Sule University, Kano, Kano State
- OBONG: Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State
- ODUDUWA: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
- OOU: Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
- PAN-ATLANTIC: Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
- POL-ACAD: Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State
- RENAISSANCE: Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State
- RHEMA: Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
- RITMAN: Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
- SOUTHWESTERN: Southwestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State
- SUMMIT: Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
- UMYUK: Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State
- UNIHEZ: Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
- UNIKINGS: Kings University, Odeomu, Osun State
- VERITAS: Veritas University, Abuja, FCT
- WESLEYUNI: Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- WESTERN-DEL: Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Accounting a Commercial or Art course?
Accounting is a commercial or administrative course. In most Nigerian Universities, it falls under the Faculty of Administration, not Arts. However, it can still be studied by Art Students provided they have the relevant subjects.
Can Science Students Study Accounting?
Science students who want to make a change will be able to study Accounting. However, This will depend on whether they meet the subject requirements in their SSCE which should even be much easier.
What Jobs can I apply for after studying Accounting?
After studying Accounting, you can explore various job opportunities, including roles such as Accountant, Auditor, Financial Analyst, Tax Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Management Accountant, Budget Analyst, Financial Planner, Internal Auditor, and Cost Accountant.
How many years does it take to Study Finance?
It takes a minimum of 4 years to earn a degree in Finance. However, if you are a direct entry student, this should take at least 3 years since you are more likely to start from the 200 Level.
What is the cut-off mark for Finance?
Students who score at least a minimum of 140 in the JAMB UTME are eligible to participate in the POST UTME as part of the requirements for applying to study Finance in their chosen universities.
Note: Note that the conditions mentioned above might differ in some universities. In such instances, checking the PDF version of the JAMB Brochure for precise details is advisable. You can also access Jamb Subject Combination for other courses.
