Arts and humanities courses cover Mass Communication, English Language, history, literature and the languages. Mass Communication is the most competitive in the category, with cut-offs that rival some social-science programmes at top federal universities.
Courses in this category
Arabic
ArtsA four-year programme covering Arabic language, literature and Islamic texts.
Broadcast Journalism
ArtsA four-year programme covering radio, television and digital broadcast journalism.
Christian Religious Studies
ArtsA four-year programme covering Bible studies, Christian theology and ministry.
English Language
ArtsA four-year programme covering English linguistics, literature and applied language studies.
Film and Multimedia Studies
ArtsA four-year programme covering film production, screenwriting and digital storytelling.
Fine and Applied Arts
ArtsA four-year programme covering painting, sculpture, graphic design and visual culture.
French
ArtsA four-year programme covering French language, literature and culture.
Graphic Design
ArtsA four-year programme covering visual communication, branding and digital design.
Hausa
ArtsA four-year programme covering Hausa language, literature and culture.
History and International Studies
ArtsA four-year programme covering Nigerian, African and global history with international relations.
Igbo
ArtsA four-year programme covering Igbo language, literature and culture.
Industrial Design
ArtsA four-year programme covering product design, prototyping and design thinking.
Islamic Studies
ArtsA four-year programme covering Quranic studies, Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence.
Journalism
ArtsA four-year programme covering print, broadcast and digital journalism.
Linguistics
ArtsA four-year programme covering language structure, phonetics and applied linguistics.
Mass Communication
ArtsA four-year programme covering journalism, media, public relations and broadcasting.
Music
ArtsA four-year programme covering musicology, performance, composition and music theory.
Philosophy
ArtsA four-year programme covering logic, ethics, metaphysics and political philosophy.
Religious Studies
ArtsA four-year programme covering comparative religion and religious studies.
Theatre Arts
ArtsA four-year programme covering acting, directing, dramaturgy and theatre production.
Yoruba
ArtsA four-year programme covering Yoruba language, literature and culture.
Average cut-offs by course, 2026
| Course | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication | 226 | 237.4 | 259 |
| English Language | 211 | 223.2 | 242 |
Top institutions for arts courses
| # | Institution | Type | State | Avg 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNILAG | federal | Lagos | 250.5 |
| 2 | AUN | private | Adamawa | 248 |
| 3 | UI | federal | Oyo | 246.5 |
| 4 | OAU | federal | Osun | 245.5 |
| 5 | PAU | private | Lagos | 244 |
| 6 | UNN | federal | Enugu | 240.5 |
| 7 | CU | private | Ogun | 236.5 |
| 8 | UNIZIK | federal | Anambra | 235.5 |
| 9 | ABUAD | private | Ekiti | 235 |
| 10 | UNILORIN | federal | Kwara | 233.5 |
Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across arts programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.
Common questions
What is the average UTME cut-off for Arts courses in 2026?
Across the 21 Arts courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from 211 to 259. The average across the category sits at 230.
Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Arts for 2026?
UNILAG runs the highest average cut-off for Arts programmes in this guide at 250.5, followed by AUN and UI.
What subjects do I need for Arts courses?
Subject combinations vary by course within the Arts category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Check the specific course page for the required UTME and O'level subjects.
Are Arts courses competitive in Nigeria?
Arts and humanities courses cover Mass Communication, English Language, history, literature and the languages. Mass Communication is the most competitive in the category, with cut-offs that rival some social-science programmes at top federal universities.