French — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 43 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English Frenchany other two (2) subjects from ArtsSocial Sciences

To study French in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, French and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.. These requirements are published by JAMB (IBASS) for the 2026/2027 admission cycle.

Verified against the JAMB brochure

O’Level & JAMB Requirements

Five (5) SSC credit passes including French and English Language plus one other Arts subject.

43 Institutions offering French

AB Abia State University University State AH Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University Federal AL Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike University Federal AM Ambrose Alli University University State BA Bayero University, Kano University Federal BE Benue State University University State DE Delta State University University State EB Ebonyi State University University State EK Ekiti State University University State FE Federal University, Lafia University Federal FE Federal University, Lokoja University Federal 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 Lagos State University University State NA Nasarawa State University University State NA National Open University of Nigeria University Federal 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 TA Tai Solarin University Of Education University State TA Taraba State University University State UM Umaru Musa Yaradua University University State UN University of Benin University Federal 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for French in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus French and any other two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences..

Is Use of English compulsory for French?

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

Can I study French through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for French 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 French?

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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