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Universities Offering Architecture in Nigeria (2027)

90 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Architecture. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

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States31

About Architecture

Architecture is a five-year professional degree that trains students in the art and science of designing buildings and built environments. Students study structural systems, architectural history, environmental technology, urban design, building materials, and computer-aided design, combining creative thinking with technical precision. Studio-based projects form the backbone of the programme, challenging students to solve real-world spatial and environmental problems. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as practising architects, urban planners, construction project managers, and interior designers. Some also thrive in academia and real estate development. The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) regulates professional practice, and graduates must complete mandatory post-qualification experience before obtaining full licensure. Membership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) further enhances professional credibility and networking opportunities across Nigeria's rapidly growing construction sector.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Architecture

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsFine Arts or Technical Drawing

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Abia (2 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (4 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (2 schools)

Bayelsa (1 schools)

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Cross River State, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (1 schools)

Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (4 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University Of Ict Science And Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (2 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (5 schools)

Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity
Sample Demo University CapsUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (3 schools)

Gombe State University Of Science And Technology, Kumo, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity
Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (3 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna Polytechnic, (Affiliated To Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria), Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Maryam Abacha American University Of Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Kebbi (3 schools)

Kogi (1 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (2 schools)

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (4 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (1 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (5 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (6 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (7 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (5 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
First Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (2 schools)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Architecture in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 90 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Architecture.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Architecture?

You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Fine Arts or Technical Drawing.

Which state has the most schools offering Architecture?

Osun has the most institutions offering Architecture in Nigeria.