JAMB 2025/2026 Subject Combination for Education and Islamic Studies

If you are planning to study Education and Islamic Studies in a Nigerian university, it is important to know the correct JAMB subject combination to ensure you meet the admission requirements. Below is the detailed subject combination, O’Level requirements, and other relevant information for the 2025/2026 academic session.

JAMB Subject Combination for Education and Islamic Studies

To study Education and Islamic Studies, you are required to register and sit for the following four (4) subjects in JAMB UTME:

1. Use of English (Compulsory for all courses)
2. Islamic Studies (Core subject)
3. Arabic or History (Choose one)
4. Any other Arts or Social Science subject (e.g., Literature in English, Economics, Government, CRS, etc.)

O’Level Requirements for Education and Islamic Studies

In addition to the JAMB subject combination, you must also meet the O’Level requirements. You need at least five (5) credits in your WAEC, NECO, NABTEB or equivalent results, including:

1. English Language (Compulsory)
2. Islamic Studies (Compulsory)
3. Arabic (Highly recommended)
4. Mathematics (Often required by some universities)
5. Any other two Arts or Social Science subjects (e.g., Literature in English, History, Government, Economics, etc.)

Direct Entry Requirements for Education and Islamic Studies

If you are applying through Direct Entry (DE), you will need any of the following qualifications:

1. NCE in Islamic Studies or related fields.
2. IJMB or A’Level passes in relevant subjects.
3. Diploma in Islamic Studies or Education from a recognized institution.

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Universities Offering Education and Islamic Studies 2025

Here is a list of some Nigerian universities offering Education and Islamic Studies;

S/N	Nigerian Universities to Study Education and Islamic Studies
1	Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
2	University of Lagos (UNILAG)
3	University of Ibadan (UI)
4	Bayero University Kano (BUK)
5	Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST)
6	Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
7	University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
8	Lagos State University (LASU)
9	University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
10	University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

Career Opportunities in Education and Islamic Studies

Graduates of Education and Islamic Studies can pursue careers in the following areas;

1. Teaching (Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary levels)
2. Islamic education consultancy
3. Religious organizations
4. Islamic banking and finance
5. Research and academia
6. Public service

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