What is the JAMB subject combination for History and International Studies?

The compulsory UTME subjects for History and International Studies are English Language plus English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, CRS/IRS.

What O'Level subjects are required for History and International Studies?

Candidates need credit passes in 5 O'Level subjects: English Language, Literature-in-English, Government, History.

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History and International Studies

Complete JAMB subject combination, O'Level requirements, departmental cut-off marks, and list of Nigerian universities offering History and International Studies.

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UTME Subject Combination

These four subjects must be selected during your JAMB UTME registration:

1. English Language2. Literature-in-English3. Government4. CRS/IRS

* English Language is compulsory for all candidates.

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Common Candidate Mistakes to Avoid

Picking random arts electives instead of checking the exact combination the department wants.
Not realizing some arts courses still expect a Mathematics credit at O'Level.

Admission Quota & Screening Policy for History and International Studies

In Nigerian federal and state universities, admission into History and International Studies is governed by official JAMB admission quota guidelines:

45% Merit Quota

Reserved strictly for candidates with the highest aggregate scores regardless of state of origin.

35% Catchment Area

Allocated to candidates originating from geographically linked states for federal universities.

20% ELDS Quota

Designated for Educationally Less Developed States (e.g. Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Bayelsa) to promote access.

Universities Offering History and International Studies

Historical Cutoff (2026)

Edo State University Uzairue

Edo State · EDSU

140

Cut-off (2026)

Pan-Atlantic University

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