Cyber Security as a course is concerned with the maintenance and monitoring of a computer system to prevent a cyber attack.
Studying Cyber Security in Nigerian universities is four (4) years.
Cyber Security is a good and lucrative course to study in Nigeria. There are many opportunities for Cyber Security graduates within and outside the country.
Federal, State and Private universities in Nigeria offer Cyber Security degree programmes.
This post contains the list of accredited universities for Cyber Security programmes in Nigeria.
Also, you will see the JAMB UTME and O’level requirements for Cyber Security.
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Federal Universities That Offer Cyber Security in Nigeria
Here is the list of Cyber Security universities that offer Cyber Security as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | Federal University Offering Cyber Security | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayero University Kano (BUK) | Kano State |
| 2 | Federal University Birnin-Kebbi | Kebbi State |
| 3 | Federal University Dutse | Jigawa State |
| 4 | Federal University Dustin-Ma | Kastina State |
| 5 | Nigerian Army University | Borno State |
| 6 | Nigerian Defence Academy | Kaduna State |
| 7 | Air Force Institute of Technology | Kaduna State |
| 8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | Imo State |
State Universities That Offer Cyber Security in Nigeria
Here is the list of State universities that offer Cyber Security as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | State University Offering Cyber Security | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technica University, Ibadan | Oyo State |
| 2 | University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL) | Delta State |
| 3. | Rivers State University | Rivers State |
Private Universities That Offer Cyber Security in Nigeria
Here is the list of Private universities that offer Cyber Security as a course in Nigeria;
| SN | Private University Offering Cyber Security | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admiralty University of Nigeria | Delta State |
| 2 | Augustine University, Ilara | Lagos State |
| 3 | Ahman Pategi University | Kwara State |
| 4 | Al-Hikmah University | Kwara State |
| 5 | Ave-Maria University | Nasarawa State |
| 6 | Bingham University | Nasarawa State |
| 7 | Bowen University | Osun |
| 8 | Caleb University | Lagos State |
| 9 | Capital City University | Kano State |
| 10 | Caritas University | Enugu State |
| 11 | Chrisland University | Ogun State |
| 12 | Dominion University, Ibadan | Oyo State |
| 13 | Elizade University | Ondo State |
| 14 | Havilla University | Cross Rivers |
| 15 | Karl Kumm University | Plateau State |
| 16 | Khadija University | Jigawa State |
| 17 | Kings University | Osun State |
| 18 | Koldaisi University | Oyo State |
| 19 | Kwararafa University | Taraba State |
| 20 | Lead University | Oyo State |
| 21 | Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria | Kano State |
| 22 | Mewar University Nigeria | Nasarawa State |
| 23 | Michael and Cecilia Ibru University | Delta State |
| 24 | mountain Top University | Ogun State |
| 25 | Nile University | Abuja |
| 26 | NOK University, Kachia | Kaduna State |
| 27 | Novena University, Ogume | Delta State |
| 28 | Ritman University | Akwa Ibom |
| 29 | University of Offa | Kwara State |
Open & Distance Learning
| SN | CDeL Offering Cyber Security | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Open University of Nigeria | Abuja |
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry Requirements
(i)    Two (2) ‘A-Level passes in science subjects including Mathematics
(ii)Â Â Â NCE merit in Mathematics and one (1) other Science or Social Science subject.
JAMB Requirements
Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects.
Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography.
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Hello Divine,
You can study Cyber Crime with the following subject combination; Mathematics, Physics and one (1) of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography.
What university are you applying to?
Pls what is the cutoff mark for studying Cyber security in Futo
Sir does kwasu offers cyber security
No
Hello
I am a graduate of Philosophy(B.A) and I would love to get a Master Degree in Cyber security, is it possible since I was never a science student?
Fauziyat,
It is possible.
But you have to check with the specific requirement of the school you are applying to study cyber security.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
can i study cyber security as a commercial syudent.
and is it also a part time course?
Marcus,
Here is the O’level subject combination for Cyber security; Five (5) SSC credit passes to include English Language, Mathematics, and Physics plus two (2) other Science subjects.
The possibility of running a part-time programme depends on the university you are applying to for admission.
Needed to get a full scale update to this whole cyber sec. Stuff.
1. From what I’m seeing here it simply means there is no school offering this course here in rivers state’
2. Is the cyber course a must full day school, or per time inclusive.
3. Is there any online school offering the course like NOUN
Thanks princemark
1. Rivers State University offers the course.
2. You can offer the course part-time in NOUN.
3. Yes, NOUN offers cyber security.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Plsss sir can I study cyber security in lasu
How can I offer cyber security course but I am in art class
Tunde,
You must have a minimum credit in the relevant O’level subject combination to study Cyber Security at the university.
Thanks you miss blessings I will love to study Cyber security because it my dream course
I wish you success.
I’m an art student and I want to study cyber security. Please tell me what to do.
Collins,
The only requirement is to get the O’level subjects in your WAEC or NECO for cyber security.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Can I apply DE in Cyber Security with my ND in Computer Science?
can i offer cyber security in NDA
Please which university offers cyber security in South West Region
The table contains the list of universities offering cyber security in South West Region
Is nigrian police academy offering cyber scurity course
Good day sir.
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Hello Sir Bernard,
She can apply to SouthWestern University in Cebu. It is one of the best schools in the Philippines. Here’s the link to the school https://swu.phinma.edu.ph/international-student/
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Hi sir am divine..I want to ask can I study this cyber crime course without having computer in my waec