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Universities Offering Civil Engineering in Nigeria (2027)

95 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Civil Engineering. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools95

States33

About Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is a four to five year undergraduate programme that equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, design, construct, and maintain infrastructure. Students study core subjects such as structural analysis, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, highway design, and construction materials. The programme blends classroom theory with hands-on laboratory work and field attachments, preparing graduates for real-world engineering challenges. Upon graduation, students can pursue careers as structural engineers, project managers, site engineers, or consultants within Nigeria's growing construction and infrastructure sector. Graduates are expected to register with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, which is the statutory body governing engineering practice across the country.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Civil Engineering

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsChemistry

Full UTME subject guide for Civil Engineering →

Abia (3 schools)

Abia State University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (3 schools)

American University Of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (4 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (2 schools)

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

Bauchi (2 schools)

Bayelsa (4 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture, Bassambiri, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
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 (3 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta StateUniversity
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

Edo (5 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (3 schools)

Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (5 schools)

African University Of Science And Technology, Garki, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
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University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Imo (3 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Kaduna (5 schools)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna Polytechnic, (Affiliated To Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria), Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (2 schools)

Federal University Of Transportation, Daura, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (1 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (4 schools)

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara StateUniversity
University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

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
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (4 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (7 schools)

Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo StatePolytechnic
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture And Technology, Okeho, 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 Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi, Plateau StatePolytechnic
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (4 schools)

Federal University Of Environment And Technology, Koroma, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University ( - Elearning), Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Civil Engineering in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 95 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Civil Engineering.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Civil Engineering?

You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.

Which state has the most schools offering Civil Engineering?

Oyo has the most institutions offering Civil Engineering in Nigeria.