Economics — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Social Sciences Offered at 71 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English EconomicsMathematicsany of GovernmentHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishFrenchChristian Religious StudiesIslamic Studies

To study Economics in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

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O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5)SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two (2) of Arts or Social Science subjects.

71 Institutions offering Economics

AB Abia State University University State AD Adamawa State University University State AD Adekunle Ajasin University University State AD Admiralty University Ibusa University Private AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AI Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna University Federal AK Akwa Ibom State University University State AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-ekiti University State BA Bauchi State University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BE Benue State University University State BO Borno State University University State CH Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University University State DE Delta State University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State ED Edo University University State EK Ekiti State University University State EN Enugu State University of Science and Technology University State FE Federal University, Birnin Kebbi University Federal FE Federal University, Dutse University Federal FE Federal University, Dutsin-Ma University Federal FE Federal University, Gusau Zamfara University Federal FE Federal University, Kashere University Federal FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Lokoja University Federal FE Federal University, Wukari University Federal GO Gombe State University University State IB Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University University State IG Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education University State IM Imo State University University State KA Kaduna State University University State KW Kwara State University University State LA Ladoke Akintola University of Technology University State LA Lagos State University University State NA Nasarawa State University University State NI Niger Delta University University State NI Niger State University of Education University State NI Nigeria Police Academy Wudil University Federal NI Nigerian Army University Biu University Federal NI Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna University Federal NN Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka University Federal OB Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife University Federal OL Olabisi Onabanjo University University State OS Osun State University University State PL Plateau State University University State PR Prince Abubakar Audu University University State RI Rivers State University University State SO Sokoto State University University State SU Sule Lamido University University State TA Tai Solarin University Of Education University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Abuja, Gwagwalada University Federal UN University Of Africa University State UN University of Calabar University Federal UN University of Delta University State UN University of Ibadan University Federal UN University of Ilesa University State UN University of Ilorin University Federal UN University of Jos University Federal UN University of Lagos University Federal UN University of Maiduguri University Federal UN University of Nigeria, Nsukka University Federal UN University of Port-Harcourt University Federal UN University of Uyo University Federal US Usumanu Danfodiyo University University Federal YO Yobe State University University State YU Yusuf Maitama Sule University University State ZA Zamfara State University University State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for Economics in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus Economics, Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Studies..

Is Use of English compulsory for Economics?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for Economics and for every other course.

Can I study Economics through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for Economics through JAMB Direct Entry (DE) instead of sitting the UTME, subject to the institution's DE requirements.

What O'Level result do I need for Economics?

You need at least five (5) SSCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including the subjects listed under JAMB Requirements above.

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