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Universities Offering Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools168

States36

About Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a rigorous four-to-five year undergraduate programme that equips students with the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Students also gain hands-on experience in design, production systems, and maintenance of mechanical equipment through laboratory work and industrial attachments. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in oil and gas, power generation, automobile maintenance, and manufacturing industries, all of which remain critical sectors of the Nigerian economy. Some graduates also find rewarding opportunities in the construction and aerospace industries. Upon graduation, engineers are expected to register with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, commonly known as COREN, which certifies their professional competence and ensures ethical practice across the engineering sector.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Mechanical Engineering

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsChemistry

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Abia (5 schools)

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

Adamawa (3 schools)

Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, Adamawa StatePolytechnic
Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa StatePolytechnic
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (6 schools)

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

Anambra (4 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra StatePolytechnic
Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha, Anambra StatePolytechnic
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (4 schools)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi StateUniversity
Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi StatePolytechnic
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, (Affl To Atbu, Bauchi), Bauchi StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi StatePolytechnic

Bayelsa (5 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa StatePolytechnic
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 (3 schools)

Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue StatePolytechnic
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Nigeria Army College Of Environmental Science And Tech, Makurdi, Benue StatePolytechnic

Borno (4 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, Borno StatePolytechnic
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State (Nce Awarding)Other
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 (11 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta StatePolytechnic
Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta StatePolytechnic
Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta StatePolytechnic
Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Delta State School Of Marine TechnologyPolytechnic
Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta StateUniversity
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta StateUniversity
Nigerian Naval Engineering College, Sapele, Delta StatePolytechnic
Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta StatePolytechnic

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi StatePolytechnic
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (6 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo StatePolytechnic
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 (8 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Bamidele Olumilua University Of Edu. Science And Tech. Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu, Enugu StatePolytechnic
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
Sample Demo University CapsUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Imo (6 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma, Imo StatePolytechnic
Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma, Imo StatePolytechnic
Imo State University, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (2 schools)

Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa StatePolytechnic
Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, Jigawa StatePolytechnic

Kaduna (9 schools)

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

Kano (3 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano StatePolytechnic
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (3 schools)

Federal University Of Transportation, Daura, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina StatePolytechnic

Kebbi (2 schools)

Kogi (4 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi StatePolytechnic
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi StatePolytechnic

Kwara (7 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Offa, (Affiliated To Fut, Minna), Kwara StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara StatePolytechnic
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara StatePolytechnic
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 (6 schools)

Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos StatePolytechnic
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
Maranatha University, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos StateUniversity
Pan-Atlantic University, Km 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos StatePolytechnic

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa StatePolytechnic

Niger (3 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Niger StatePolytechnic

Ogun (9 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Gateway Ict Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun StatePolytechnic
Gateway Ict Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun StatePolytechnic
Ogun State Institute Of Tech. (Formerly Gateway Ict Poly), Igbesa, Ogun StatePolytechnic
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (6 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo StatePolytechnic
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Olusegun Agagu University Of Science And Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo StateUniversity
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo StatePolytechnic

Osun (9 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun StatePolytechnic
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State College Of Technology, Esa-Oke, Osun StatePolytechnic
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Aff To University Of IlorinUniversity
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun StatePolytechnic
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (10 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
Oyo State College Of Agriculture And Technology, Igboora, Oyo StatePolytechnic
The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo StatePolytechnic
The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo StatePolytechnic
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi, Plateau StatePolytechnic
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (6 schools)

Federal Polytechnic Of Oil And Gas, Bonny, Rivers StatePolytechnic
Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers StatePolytechnic
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (3 schools)

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto StatePolytechnic
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University ( - Elearning), Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe StatePolytechnic
Yobe State College Of Agriculture, Gujba, Yobe StatePolytechnic

Zamfara (2 schools)

Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara, Zamfara StatePolytechnic
Federal Polytechnic, Kaura/Namoda, Zamfara StatePolytechnic

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 168 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Mechanical Engineering.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Mechanical Engineering?

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

Which state has the most schools offering Mechanical Engineering?

Delta has the most institutions offering Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria.