This page contains official WAEC and JAMB subject combination (admission requirements) for Civil Law, including the List of Nigeria Universities Offering this Course, A level requirements and much more

On this page, I will guide you on the required O level subject combination to study Civil Law. if you are a returning visitor, you can skip reading repetitive paragraphs.

You must be a Commercial student or an Art student with a good background in Commercial subjects for you to study Civil Law in Nigeria Universities, and that’s can only be possible if you meet admission requirements. This page literally covers answers to questions related to O level and A-level admission requirement.

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WAEC subject combination (requirements) for Civil Law

You’re expected to have at least 5 credits on the required WAEC subject combination needed to study Civil Law in Nigeria universities. This subject combination is also applicable to other O’level exams such as NECO AND GCE. The required WAEC subject combination (O level requirement) for Civil Law must include:

• English Language
• Literature in English
• Mathematics
• Government
• Civic Education
• Economics
• Nigerian Language
• CRS/IRS
• A trade subject

JAMB UTME subject combination (requirements) for Civil Law

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions. Now I’m going to show you the compulsory JAMB subjects for Civil Law that you must register (English must be included because it is compulsory even though it may not be listed among the JAMB subjects below), and I will honestly advise you to aim for a score of 200 and above in JAMB UTME instead of 180 to be on a safe side because anything short of that may deny you of Admission/Post UTME. Of course, if you have a score below 180, you can consider the College of Education or Polytechnic… Read how to answer and pass JAMB once.

Please note– English Language is compulsory. If Mathematics is not listed among the Jamb subject on this post, then Mathematics is not compulsory for this course. JAMB is not the only option to gain admission into Nigerian Universities to study Civil Law. If you’re having troubles with JAMB UTME, maybe it’s time you pass through IJBM, JUBEB, ND, HND or Predegree!..

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Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Civil Law

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Civil Law, you are expected to have

• Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects.
• NCE/OND/First Degree (Second Class Lower).

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If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same with the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Civil Law, don’t give up. You should consider other Civil Law similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related courses.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

This are the list of Universities offering Civil Law in Nigeria

1.  Abia State University, Uturu
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
4. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
5. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
6. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
7. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
8. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK).

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Cut-off Mark for Civil Law course

As you can see, more than one University offers Civil Law. This means the cut-off mark for Civil Law varies. You can check these universities JAMB UTME cut off marks here. Civil Law is a good course and you can also check the top best Art courses. This should not influence you. Follow your heart or seek my counsel.

Civil Law is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Civil Law degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Civil Law for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course there is room for more years if you have extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Civil Law is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Civil Law is under the Faculty of Law but may be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

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Can a science or art student study Civil Law?

Yes! If you are a Science, Commercial or an Art student, you can study Civil Law at the university provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result. If you’re still in secondary school, you may find it difficult to change subjects to fit your desired course during WAEC registration because some schools may go against it.

Also, during WAEC or NECO registration make sure you know which subjects are been registered for you because some secondary schools are ignorant about the importance of O level requirements for university courses. Another alternative way to register the required subject combinations for Civil Law is through GCE.

What Civil Law is all about?
Let me quickly tell you what this Civil Law course is all about. A course description can further give you a better hint of what to expect. The words Civil law also called continental or Romano-Germanic legal systems to describe the law that pertains to persons, things, and relationships that develop among them, excluding not only criminal law but also commercial law and labour law.

They are based on concepts, categories, and rules derived from Roman law, with some influence of canon law, sometimes largely supplemented or modified by local custom or culture. The civil law tradition, though secularized over the centuries and placing more focus on individual freedom, promotes cooperation between human beings.

Civil law is often seen from the perspective of the primary legislative system, yet leaving room for the judiciary to adjust rules to social change and new needs, by way of interpretation and creative jurisprudence. One take away feature of the civil law is the clear expression of rights and duties so that remedies are self-evident.

Since you wish to study Civil law, permit me to go a deeper further… In a civil law system, the judge’s role is to establish the facts of the case and to apply the provisions of the applicable code. Though the judge often brings the formal charges, investigates the matter, and decides on the case, he or she works within a framework established by a comprehensive, codified set of laws.

The judge’s decision is consequently less crucial in shaping civil law than the decisions of legislators and legal scholars who draft and interpret the codes. Meaning, Civil Law is codified unlike Common law which is uncodified and countries with civil law systems have comprehensive, continuously updated legal codes that specify all matters capable of being brought before a court, the applicable procedure, and the appropriate punishment for each offence
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Special Consideration
Now I am confident that you know the compulsory subjects needed to study Civil Law in WAEC. But note this — Some Universities may accept D7 or E8 in some a compulsory subject instead of Credit. And some may accept or reject two sittings. That is combinations of WAEC, NECO, or GCE results.

What is Direct Entry Special Consideration (Waiver) to study Civil Law
(i) Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria accepts (a) Two ‘A’ Level/IJMB Passes In English Literature and other two Arts or Social Science subjects.
(ii) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) do not accept NCE.
(iv) University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) requires two ‘A’ levels from Government, Literature in English and Religious Studies.
(vi) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma does not accept any Diploma and NCE but accepts only first degree (minimum of 2.2) plus the ‘O’ level requirements.
(vii) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) accepts NCE/Degree Certificate plus UME requirements.
(viii) Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) – No Direct Entry.
(ix) University of Calabar (UNICAL) – (a) does not accept any Diploma/NCE. (b) accepts Two ‘A’ level passes in Arts or Social Science subjects in one sittings. (c) accepts first Degree (second class lower) in Arts or Social Science
(x) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) requires at least two ‘A’ level passes with credit passes in English Language and Literature in English at ‘O’ level.
(xi) Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) accepts First Degree (minimum of third Class Upper) plus credit in five ‘O’ level subjects to include English Language and English Literature.
(xii) Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli and University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) do not require English Literature for degree holders.
(xiii) University of Benin (UNIBEN) requires UME requirements plus two ‘A’ level passes; HND (Lower credit) and NCE with credit passes in two Teaching subjects; Degree with at least Second Class Lower Division.
(xiv) River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) accept First Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours plus UTME requirements, but does not accept NCE/ND/HND. (xvi) Abia State University, Uturu accepts ND, ACIS, ACA 1st Degree (2nd class lower).
(xvii) Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) requires ‘A’ level English in Literature in English.
(xviii) University of Jos (UNIJOS) accepts any Class of first Degree but does not accept NCE, ND, HND.
(xix) NAU requires three O/L credits to include English Language, Eng. Lit., & one science Subject with a pass in Mathematics for Direct Entry candidates
(xx) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) accepts HND with credits or distinction aggregate from recognised institution and at least five O/L credits which must include Eng. Lang, Mathematics, and/ or any other science subject.
(xxi) University of Uyo does not accept IJMB Mathematics and/or any other Science subject.
(xxii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts: (a) Very good passes in JUPEB/A’ Level Subjects: Literature-inEnglish and any two Arts or Social Sciences. (b) First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper.
(xxiv) Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli accepts GCE, ‘A’ level or HSC passes in two subjects plus credit level passes in three ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, English Lit plus UME requirement. First Degree Holders with at ;least Second Class Lower.
(xxv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts a Degree in Arts or Social Science not Lower than a Second Class Lower plus the basic UTME requirements.
(xxvii) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba requires credit passes in Literature-in-English and Mathematics.
(xxviii) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) accepts ‘A’ level English-Literature in lieu of Literature-in-English. Also accepts Commercial subjects
(xxix) Benson Idahosa University, Benin City requires in addition to the O level requirements specified, a minimum of two relevant subjects passed at GCE Advanced level or NCE (3 merits).
(xxxiv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts First Degree (Second Class Lower)
(xxxv) University of Ibadan (UI) accepts two paper at Advance Level plus Credit in five/six other ‘O level subjects including English Language and Literature in English. Accepts also a good First Degree with Credit in English Language at ‘O’ level.
(xxxvi) Benson Idahosa University, Benin City accepts ‘A’ level/NCE (three merits) in relevant discipline not below credit level plus O Level requirements.
(xxxvii) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) accepts First Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours plus UTME requirements.
(xxxviii) Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) accepts (a) three (3) papers at Principal level in Higher School Certificate or GCE Advanced level together with credit passes in not less than five other subjects including in English Language and Literature in English in the SSS Certificate Examination or GCE “O” Level examination or their equivalent, or (c) A University degree of Osun State University, in a relevant discipline – of not less than a Second Class Lower Division or any other recognised University in a relevant discipline..
(xxxix) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accepts NCE, ND or Degree results in Arts or Social Science subjects in addition to O’ level requirements.
(xl) River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) accepts only candidates with first Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours in addition to O’ level requirements.
(li) Bowen University, Iwo accepts  (a) three (3) papers at Principal level in Higher School Certificate or GCE Advanced level together with credit passes in not less than five other subjects including in English Language and Literature in English in the SSS Certificate Examination or GCE “O” Level examination or their equivalent, or (b) A University degree of not less than a Second Class Lower Division plus credits in English Language and Literature in English at O’ level, or (c) At least two (2) papers at G.C.E. Advanced level or its equivalent plus three (3) ‘O’ level papers including English Language and Literature in English at O’ level.
(lii) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) accepts: (b) At least 2 passes at Advance GCE level in relevant subject or its equivalent subjects. (c) The General Certificate of Education ‘O’ level (GCE) or its equivalent in five (5) subjects at credit passes in English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Plus at least Second Class Honours degree of this University or any other University recognized by Senate.
(liii) Crescent University (CUAB) accepts (i) A degree (ii) Mature students with experience in related fields who possess basic requirements in (II) shall be considered who for admission.
(liv) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye accepts a degree in Arts or Social Science not lower than a Second (2nd) Class plus the basic UTME requirements.
(lv) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki accepts HND and ND with a minimum of Upper credit from relevant fields.
(lvi) Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) requires  (d) two A-level credit passes in any Art or Social Science subject. (e) At least 9 points in the acceptable subject combination in IJMB. (f) A Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline with at least a Second Class Lower.
(lvii) Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State accepts Excellent JUPEB.
(lviii) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) accepts first degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours. All Direct Entry candidates MUST satisfy O’ level requirements.

What is WAEC, NECO, GCE, Special Consideration (Waiver) to study Civil Law
(i) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) does not require mathematics and does not accept Fine Art or Local languages.
(ii) University of Ibadan (UI) requires 5 ‘O’ level Credits passes at one sittings or six ‘O’ level subjects at 2 sittings to include English. Language, Lit-in-English any other subjects from Arts, Social Sciences or Science.
(iii) University of Uyo, Madonna University, Okija, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU), Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) and University of Benin (UNIBEN) accept a pass in Mathematics.
(v) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and NAU require a credit in one science subject and one Commercial subject and at least a pass in Mathematics.
(vi) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye requires a credit pass in Literature and at least a pass in Mathematics.
(vii) Benue State University, Makurdi accepts any other three Arts/Social Science. subjects
(viii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) requires the Five O’ Level credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Literature in English and any two of Arts or Social Science subjects.
(ix) Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT) requires credit passes in Mathematics or Science subject
(x) University of Jos (UNIJOS) and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye credit pass in Mathematics is not compulsory.
(xi) University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) requires Literature-in-English plus any two subjects.
(xii) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki requires any other two Arts or Social Science Subject
(xiii) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) requires Five “O” level credit passes to include English Language and Literature in English.
(xiv) Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Maths, Literature in English and two other subjects from Arts or Social Science at one sittings.
(xv) Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU) requires five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Maths, Literature in English and any other two subjects in not more than two sittingss.
(xvi) Bowen University, Iwo requires five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English and three other Arts subjects at not more than two sittingss.
(xvii) Crescent University (CUAB) requires Five (5) O’ level credits passes in English Language, Literature in English, Government and Economics at not more than two sittingss in WASCE, GCE and NECO. Candidates with a pass in Mathematics may be eligible for admission.
(xvii) Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU) requires five credit passes at SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language, English Literature and any other three Social Science or Arts subject with a credit pass in Mathematics in not more than two sittingss.
(xviii) Kogi State University Anyigba requires five credit passes at SSCE(or its equivalent) in English Language, English Literature and any other three Sciences, Social Sciences or Arts subjects.
(xix) Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State accepts five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics and any two Arts or Social Science subjects at ONE sittings.
(xx) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) requires two other credit passes from Economics, Government, History, Geography, Commerce, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Studies at not more than two sittingss.

What is JAMB UTME Special Consideration (Waiver) to study Civil Law
(i) Bowen University, Iwo, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) require Literature in English plus any two (2) subjects.
(ii) University of Lagos (UNILAG) accepts any three Arts or Social Sciences subjects. Lagos does not accept Music, Fine Arts, and Principles of Accounting. Lagos accepts either Economics or Commerce but not both.
(iii) University of Ibadan (UI) accepts Science subjects.
(iv) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki requires Literature in English and either Government, History, CRK or Economics.
(v) River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) requires History or Government and two other subjects.
(vi) Crescent University (CUAB), Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria require Literature in English and any other Arts or Social Science subjects.
(vii) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye does not insist on Literature in English.
(viii) University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) requires Literature in English and any two subjects from Economics, Government, History, Geography, Commerce, Christian Religious Studies and Islamic Studies.