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Universities Offering Software Engineering in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools127
States33
About Software Engineering

Software Engineering is a four-year undergraduate programme that equips students with the technical and analytical skills required to design, develop, test, and maintain software systems. Students study core areas including programming, algorithms, database management, software architecture, systems analysis, and project management, alongside mathematics and engineering fundamentals. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience, preparing graduates to solve real-world technological challenges. Upon completion, career opportunities abound in software development, cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems analysis across Nigeria's growing tech ecosystem, particularly in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Graduates may register with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, and align with organisations like the Nigeria Computer Society, NCS, for professional recognition and development.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Software Engineering
Required subjects (all schools)
Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsChemistry

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Abia (2 schools)
Adamawa (3 schools)
Akwa Ibom (4 schools)
Anambra (5 schools)
Bayelsa (1 schools)
Benue (1 schools)
Borno (1 schools)
Cross River (4 schools)
Delta (7 schools)
Ebonyi (1 schools)
Edo (5 schools)
Ekiti (5 schools)
Enugu (5 schools)
FCT (14 schools)
Gombe (2 schools)
Imo (1 schools)
Jigawa (1 schools)
Kaduna (3 schools)
Kano (5 schools)
Katsina (3 schools)
Kogi (2 schools)
Kwara (5 schools)
Lagos (6 schools)
Niger (5 schools)
Ogun (13 schools)
Ondo (2 schools)
Osun (6 schools)
Oyo (6 schools)
Plateau (1 schools)
Rivers (4 schools)
Sokoto (2 schools)
Taraba (1 schools)
Zamfara (1 schools)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities offer Software Engineering in Nigeria?
As of 2026, 127 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Software Engineering.
What JAMB subjects do I need for Software Engineering?
You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
Which state has the most schools offering Software Engineering?
FCT has the most institutions offering Software Engineering in Nigeria.