Let's talk about the list of Nigerian military higher institutions of learning in Nigeria. What are the military universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the nation? Are there any at all?
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
Nigerian Police Academy (NPA/POLAC)
Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Nigerian Maritime Universty, Okekenkoko Delta State
Nigeran Army School of Education, Ilorin Affiliated to Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijegun
Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State
Nigerian Navy School of Finance and Logistics College, Oweeinta, Abia State
Nigerian navy School of Health Science, Offa, Kwara State
Nigeria Army Institute of Technology and Envromenetla Studies, Makurdi, Benue State
Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration, Apapa, Lagos State
Nigeria Airforce School Of Medical Science And Aviation Medicine, Kaduna
Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba Lagos State
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1. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, Kaduna State
This is the number one military institution in Nigeria. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is administered by the Ministry of Defence and it takes applicants into the Nation's Army, Air Force, and Navy. Hence, this is a three-in-one university of the Army.
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An SSCE holder can seek admission into the university through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB exams called the Univerfied territory Matriculation Examination (UTME). Generally, to complete any of the university's approved courses, it will take you 5 years, unlike other conventional universities where years of studies vary by course or department.
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However, at the time of this post, the Nigerian Defence Academy is not accepting (and has never been) applicants through the JAMB Direct entry application which should give 200 level admission instead.
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You find the following posts resourceful for more on Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
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Accounting
Biological Science(s)
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Economics
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
French
Geography
History
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Political Science and Defence Studies
Psychology
Transport Logistics Management
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2. Nigerian Police Academy (NPA/POLAC), Wudil- Kano State
The Nigeria Police Academy is the university of the Nigeria Police Force. The university is administered by the force. NPA admits applicants are not only trained to be civilian graduates but also relevant for the force's assignments. The university is situated at Wudil, Kano, Kano State.
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An SSCE holder may seek admission through the JAMB UTME. A few courses at the university are 5 years while others are 4 years.
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The Nigerian Police Academy courses are listed below:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology
Economics
English Language
Forensic Science
French
Hausa
History and International Studies
Igbo
Law
Management Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social work
Sociology
Yoruba
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3. Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), Borno State
Nigerian Army University is meant to produce skilled manpower (selected civilians and soldiers) with distinctive competence capable of meeting the security and technological challenges of both the military and the nation.
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We can define Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) as a conventional university by the Nigerian Army. Hence, it's no different from any other Federal University out there.
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To establish a clear difference between this university and NDA, the mandate of the Nigerian Defence Academy is to produce young officers with first degrees for the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Navy, and the Nigerian Air Force. NDA also assists the Police, Para-military agencies such as the Customs, Immigration, the Prisons and Civil Defence Corps as well as other security agencies to conduct training for their officers. On the other hand, the NAUB graduates are possibly trained in the areas of defence. Yet, there are products to the world beyond Army Airforce and Navy.
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An SSCE holder may consider the university while registering for the JAMB UTME or during the change of institutions/courses exercise. If admitted, he is expected to spend the usual duration of the course, like any other university, depending on the discipline.
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Below is the list of courses being offered at the Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State.
Accounting
Arabic studies
Biology
Building
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology and Security Studies
Cyber Security
Economics
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Electronics
English Language
Environmental Management
Estate Management
French
Geography
Hausa
Igbo
Information Systems
Information Technology
International Relations
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Material Engineering
Military history
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Software Engineering
Structural Engineering
Surveying and Geoinformatics
Transport and Logistics Management
Urban and Regional Planning
Yoruba
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4. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT), Kaduna State
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna is a tertiary institution with a blend of military and civilian staff and students. The institution is situated in Kaduna, Kaduna State.
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This is a two-in-one learning institution as it has both the degree (university) and ND/HND (polytechnic) progrmmes being run. In other words this is both a university and polytechnic at the same time - making applicants seek admission for degree courses or diploma courses as so deem interested.
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An SSCE holder may seek admission through UTME for the 100 level degree course or diploma course while holders of a National Diploma may seek HND admission.
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Below is the list of courses being offered at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna.
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Accounting
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Banking and Finance
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Economics
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Information and Communication Technology
International Relations
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Metallurgical and Material Engineering
Physics
Physics with Electronics
Statistics
Telecommunication Engineering
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5. Nigerian Maritime Universty, Okekenkoko Delta State
Nigeria Maritime University is a Paramilitary university and maritime college in Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu, Delta State, Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Maritime University, Okekenkoko Delta State, among other courses, offers:
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Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Management and Pollution Control
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Marine Economics and Finance
Marine Engineering
Marine Geology
Mechanical Engineering
Meteorology and Climate Change
Meteorology and Climate Change
Nautical Science
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Port Management
Transport Logistics Management
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Aspirants to the university can only process their admissions through the JAMB UTME into 100 or 200 level (Direct Entry).
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6. Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin Affiliated to Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijegun
The Nigerian Army College of Education (NACOE) evolved from The Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE) Ilorin which was established in 1970 as a training branch of the Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) and was charged with the responsibility of educating illiterate soldiers recruited into the Army during the Nigerian civil war.
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The college runs both the NCE and Degree programmes. Like every other conventional college of education, its NCE courses include English Language/History, Biology/Chemistry, Economics/Political Science, etc
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The Degree courses are in affiliation with Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijegun, Ogun State.
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The schools of degree programmes have among others Guidance & Counseling, English Language and Computer Science to mention but a few.
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In order to process the admission into the college, candidates must consider it in UTME/DE either as a college of education or a degree-awarding institution.
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Nigeran Army School of Education, Ilorin College Courses(NCE)
Agricultural Science (double major)
Arabic/English
Arabic/French
Arabic/History
Arabic/Islamic studies
Arabic/Social studies
Biology/Chemistry
Biology/Integrated science
Biology/Mathematics
Biology/Physics
Chemistry/Integrated science
Chemistry/Mathematics
Chemistry/Physics
Christian Religious Studies/Economics
Christian Religious Studies/English
Christian Religious Studies/French
Christian Religious Studies/Geography
Christian Religious Studies/History
Christian Religious Studies/Political science
Christian Religious Studies/Social studies
Computer Education/Biology
Computer Education/Physics
Computer Science Education/Mathematics
Computer Science/Economics
Economics/Geography
Economics/Mathematics
Economics/Political Science
Economics/Social Studies
English/French
English/History
English/Islamic studies
English/Political Science
English/Social Studies
French (double major)
French/History
French/Islamic Studies
Geography/Mathematics
Geography/Political Science
Geography/Social Studies
History/Islamic Studies
History/Social Studies
Integrated Science/mathematics education
Integrated Science/physics
Islamic Studies/Social Studies
Mathematics/Physics
Physical and Health Education (double major)
Political Science/Islamic Studies
Political Science/Social Studies
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7. Nigeran Army School of Education, Ilorin College
Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijegun Affiliation Courses in the College
The Degree courses are in affiliation with Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijegun, Ogun State.
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Below is the list of courses being offered at the college of education vis-a-vis the university-affiliated to.
Education and Biology
Education and Chemistry
Education and Computer Science
Education and English Language
Education and Geography
Education and History
Education and Mathematics
Education and Physics
Education and Political Science
Physical and Health Education
Teacher Education Science
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8. Nigerian Navy School of Finance and Logistics College, Oweeinta, Abia State
The Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics College, (NNFLC) Owerrinta was established in 1876 as the Nigerian Navy Supply School. It was first located in Calabar and later moved to Sapele in KV, as Nigerian Navy Logistics Training Centre. In KM the school was relocated to its present location in Owerrinta and was commissioned on 7 Oct, KM. The present name, Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics College (NNFLC) was adopted on 15 May 2013. Since its inception, the college has made modest contributions to the overall training objectives of the Nigerian Navy (NN). It has so far trained a good number of officers and ratings in various fields of Accounting and Logistics. Presently, NNFLC offers National Diploma (ND) programs in Accountancy, Hospitality Management, Office Technology and Management and Business Administration and Management. It equally runs other short professional courses for NN personnel.
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Navy personnel seeking admission into the school can consider it as a choice during JAMB UTME registration to process admissions for National Diploma (ND) programmes.
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Nigerian Navy ND is a programme designed to train NN personnel for a period of 2 years, sectioned into ND1 and ND2 academic years. ND1 final year students embark on a 3-month industrial training attachment, which enables the commencement of the next level being ND2 whose final year candidates are attached for a 1-year industrial training attachment to gain required field skills for completion of the programme.
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The school has the following accredited courses namely;
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Accounting,
Business administration and
Office Technology and Management.
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These courses are presently open to only Nigerian Navy personnel. It has not been extended to other sister Services. National Diploma Programme is giving navy personnel knowledge through education. ND programme is aimed at producing thinkers, people with wider horizons and enriched knowledge in their discipline and who will be sound in learning worthy in character, useful in their chosen career, and capable of discovering themselves.
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9. Nigerian Navy School of Health Science, Offa, Kwara State
The Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences, Offa (NNSHS), formerly NN Medical Staff Training School (MSTS), was established in NNS QUORRA in 1984 as a result of the decision to localize professional courses in the NN due to the Economic downturn of the Nation.
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The idea to establish the school was conceived in 1982 but did not materialize until 1984. The school was set up to train middle-level manpower to support the health professionals in the actualization of the primary objectives of the NN Medical Service. Hitherto, the medical ratings were trained abroad at huge expense to the nation.
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Candidates seeking admission into the school of health science can consider it as a choice (usually, first) while obtaining the JAMB UTME form.
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The college has among others the following courses at both the ND and HND level The Various Medical Courses Run In The School
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Basic Medical Qualifying Course
Physiotherapy Technician
Environmental Health - ND/HND
Pharmacy Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Radiography Technician
Health Information Management - ND/HND
Dental Therapy - ND/HND
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10. Nigeria Army Institute of Technology and Envromenetla Studies, Makurdi, Benue State
The institute usually admits candidates to both the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes.
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Candidates seeking admission through UTME should consider the institute during the UTME or the change of institution exercise.
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Below is the list of courses being offered at the Nigeria Army Institute of Technology and Envromenetla Studies, Makurdi, Benue State
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Architectural Technology
Banking and Finance
Building Technology
Business Administration & Management
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Estate Management and Valuation
Quantity Surveying
Science Laboratory Technology
Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Urban and Regional Planning
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11. Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration, Apapa, Lagos State
The history of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) cannot be completely written without a collaborating brief on the history of the Nigerian Army (NA). This is because the history of NAFC is relatively tied to the evolution of the NA. As the NA went through various stages of re-organization, the NAFC which is the NA’s instrument of financial administration in terms of receipts, disbursements, and management of funds also went through various stages of development. The name Pay and Records Office as a unit and the Nigerian.
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Candidates seeking admissions into the school should consider obtain the JAMB UTMe form and chose the school among the institutions of choice.
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The school runs ND and HND in:
Accountancy and
Office Management and Technology
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12. Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba Lagos State
The form is opened to:
1. Military personnel
2. Para-military personnel, and
3. Civilians
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Applicants will need to have obtained the JAMB UTME form and score the required cut-off mark before being considered for admission into this college of Nursing.
