Top 10 universities to study accounting
in Nigeria
As an aspirant looking for
information about Accounting in Nigeria, I really hope this post helps you find
answers to the questions bothering you.
What
is Accounting?
It is the development and use of a
system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial
status of a business or other organization. It can also be defined as the
process of classifying, interpreting, measuring, recording, selecting and
communicating the financial data of an organization in order to enable users
make informed decisions.
Accounting
is divided into various branches such as financial accounting, government accounting,
management accounting etc.
I know you have questions like, Is Accounting good in Nigeria? What is the
duration of Accounting in Nigeria? Or What
is the difference between Accounting and Accountancy?
Is
Accounting good in Nigeria?
Yes of course, in fact Accounting
is a hot cake in the labour market right now, cos no matter how bad the economy
of a country is, people still have a reason to visit the bank. Accountants or
Bankers as some may call it are the real deal.
What
is the duration of Accounting in Nigeria?
Four (4)
years depending on the university.
What
is the difference between Accounting and Accountancy?
Accounting and Accounting has no
difference i.e. Accounting is just the process of performing accounting.
Olevel/JAMB
Requirements
Most universities offering Accounting
in Nigeria require a minimum of 5 Credits in Mathematics, English, Economics
and any other two social science subjects at not more than two sittings. The
Jamb/Utme cutoff for Accounting is usually not below 200.
Mathematics and Economics are very
compulsory subjects both in Jamb and Olevel.
Aleve/Jupeb/Ijmb
Requirements
A-level
schools adequately preparing their students to get direct admission into 200
level of their universities of choice are advised to prepare these students to
pass at least three subjects in their exams, especially Economics. Accounting
is no doubt one of the most esteemed courses to study in the country, and the
profession is lucrative should you choose to pursue a career in that field.
Top 10 universities to study
accounting in Nigeria
Finally,
the list is out, I hope this helps in making you make the right choice.
Let me guess, you are probably
angry with me …. Lol…. Forgive me, below is the list of the
top 10 universities offering dentistry in Nigeria. Pls note that this list
isn’t in a particular order
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Nigeria(UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Abia State University{ABSU)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Ilorin is the most sought-after
University in Nigeria currently, with over a hundred thousand
students rushing to enter the
school ever year. From research we realized students rush to the school
owing to
its fast-academic calendar, apart from that Unilorin is one of the best schools
to study accounting in Nigeria
University of Nigeria (UNN
Have you
heard of this prestigious university that is located in the south-eastern geopolitical
zone of the country? It has produced notable Nigerians in this field as well as
other top fields in academics. UNN boasts of highly rated lecturers that are
confident when it comes imparting academic knowledge to its students. With
confidence, we can categorically say that this school is a top destination for
the study of accounting in Nigeria.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Ahmadu
Bello University is also a very good school when it comes to studying accounting
in Nigeria. This university is popularly known for its excellent academic
performance. ABU Zaria is located in Kaduna State, the northern part of
Nigeria, and over the years, the university has proven to be one of the best
through its academic performance and the highly cerebral graduates that they produce.
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
The
University of Lagos, UNILAG, is generally regarded as one of the best
universities in Nigeria when it comes to academics and the level which this
school has attained over the years in academics is something to be admired.
UNILAG is one of the pace setters in academics in Nigeria and it is little
wonder that they make this list almost effortlessly. If you are a prospective
student and you want to study accounting especially when you are based in the
south-western part of the nation, one of the top schools you should consider is
the University of Lagos, Akoka as you are very guaranteed of getting value for
your money.
Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU)
The
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, was previously known as the University of Ife
and it was founded in 1961. The students in this university have nicknamed the
school “Oba Awon University”, which when translated from the Yoruba language,
means “King of Universities”. Of a truth, Obafemi Awolowo University has
distinguished itself as one of the best in the country for many years and it is
ranked among the very best universities where accounting can be comfortably
studied. They are a very good school and every serious thinking student should
consider studying at this great citadel of knowledge.
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
The
University of Benin, UNIBEN, is another popular university in Nigeria with high
number of applicants each year. The school is one of the most competitive
schools in the country and it is no doubt a very good university to study
accounting/accounting. The University of Benin was established in and all
courses offered in the school today are accredited by the National Universities
Commission, NUC.
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
The
University of Uyo is also an ideal University for students who want to study accounting
in Nigeria. Frankly speaking, UNIUYO is gradually becoming one of the top
tertiary institutions in Nigeria where accounting can be studied conveniently.
The school was founded in 1991 and was known as the University of Cross River
State. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session.
UNIUYO has 12 faculties, the postgraduate school and the school of continuing
Education and as the name implies, it is located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State
capital. Anyone who wants to attend a cheap, yet worthy institution of higher learning
for accounting should consider UNIUYO.
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
Ekiti
State University, EKSU, is another top state university in Nigeria that offers
various degree courses that are as well accredited by the NUC. It will interest
you to know that EKSU is one of the most equipped state universities in the
country with top lecturers in different disciplines that provide quality
education to its students. This school is the last but not the least in this
list when it comes to studying accounting in Nigeria.
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
The
University of Calabar, UNICAL, is known as one of Nigeria’s second generation
tertiary institutions. The school in recent years have also been a preferred
destination for students looking forward to study accounting. If you are
considering studying accounting in the country, UNICAL should feature on your
list of universities to go to. The school is up there with the best and you
will not regret your choice.
Abia State University (ABSU)
Abia State
University, ABSU, Uturu, is a state-owned university in Nigeria with over 61
accredited courses. This university is also a good school for students based in
the eastern part of the country who are interested in becoming accountants and
they boast of the lecturing expertise as well as very good course outlines
tailor made to make studying accounting really worth it.
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