History/Islamic Studies — JAMB Subject Combination (2026)

Arts & Humanities Offered at 29 institutions

JAMB Subject Combination

Use of English English LanguageHistoryIslamic Studiesany other Arts subject

To study History/Islamic Studies in Nigeria, your JAMB UTME subject combination is Use of English, English Language, History, Islamic Studies and any other Arts subject.. 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, History, Islamic Studies and any Arts subject.

29 Institutions offering History/Islamic Studies

AD Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu College of Education State AD Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin College of Education State AD Adeyemi College of Education Ondo College of Education Federal AM Aminu Kano College Of Islamic And Legal Studies Kano College of Education State AM Aminu Saleh College Of Education Azare College of Education State CO College Of Education Akwanga College of Education State CO College Of Education Billiri College of Education State CO College Of Education Gindiri College of Education State CO College of Education Hong College of Education State CO College of Education Ikere College of Education State CO College of Education Ilesha College of Education State CO College of Education Lanlate College of Education State CO College of Education Minna College of Education State CO College of Education Oro College of Education State CO College Of Education Zing College of Education State FC FCT College Of Education Zuba Abuja FCT College of Education Federal FE Federal College of Education Kano College of Education Federal IN Innovative College Of Education Karu College of Education Private IP Ipere College Of Education Agyaragu College of Education Private JI Jibwis College of Education Zuru College of Education Private JI Jigawa State College Of Education And Legal Studies Ringim College of Education State KA Kano State College Of Education And Preliminary Studies Kano College of Education State MU Muhyideen College of Education Ilorin College of Education Private NA Nana Aishat Memorial College Of Education College of Education Private OL Olekamba College of Education Afin-Akure College of Education Private OM Omaga Ejigbo College of Education Dekina College of Education Private OS Osun State College Of Education Ila-Orangun College of Education State SH Shehu Shagari College Of Education Sokoto College of Education State TA Tai Solarin College Of Education Ijebu-Ode College of Education State

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects do I combine for History/Islamic Studies in JAMB?

Four subjects: Use of English (compulsory for every candidate) plus English Language, History, Islamic Studies and any other Arts subject..

Is Use of English compulsory for History/Islamic Studies?

Yes. Use of English is compulsory in the UTME for History/Islamic Studies and for every other course.

Can I study History/Islamic Studies through Direct Entry?

Yes. Candidates with A-Level, NCE, ND or HND qualifications can apply for History/Islamic Studies 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 History/Islamic Studies?

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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