Engineering is one of the most sought-after courses in Nigeria. Studying Engineering in Nigeria offers a vast range of opportunities for professionals. Additionally, this is one of the highest-paid careers in Nigeria. There are various specializations to explore in Engineering. Each of these specializations come with potential benefits for professionals in their career.

There are a lot of tertiary institutions in Nigeria that are accredited to study in Nigeria. However, these universities can be quite competitive to get into. Most of the Engineering courses have strict screening processes for admitting students. Additionally, you need to be able to cope with the hurdles that come with studying. Studying Engineering in Nigeria demands a strong background in science as well as mental strength.

In this piece, I will guide you to the requirements that are needed for studying Engineering in Nigeria.

Requirements for Studying Engineering in Nigeria

1. Obtain an O’level Result

   Your O’level results are one of the important requirements that are used to decide your admission into the university to study engineering. You can use O’level results such as NECO, WAEC, or NABTEB. You need to verify from your school of interest the O’level result that is accepted. In your O’level results, you must have a minimum of eight subjects and a maximum of nine. Additionally, you must have a minimum of 5 credit passes in your O’level result. They must include subjects such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These are the five core subjects that must be in your results. Additionally, you can include other relevant subjects that are related to your field of engineering to make up the nine subjects.

2. Number of Sittings

   To study Engineering in Nigeria, you must have passed the subjects in your O’level results in not more than two sittings. You must have written and passed your examinations at least twice. However, some universities might require one sitting. Therefore, you should verify from your university of interest.

3. Write the JAMB Examination

   The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exam is an essential requirement for obtaining admission in Nigeria. You should register and write subjects such as Mathematics, Use of English, Physics and Chemistry. However, some engineering courses might need you to add one of the important subjects. In such cases, you can replace such subjects with chemistry. Additionally, the minimum cut-off mark for an engineering degree in Nigeria is depending on the particular engineering course you are applying for. Generally, the cut-off mark is between 180 – 270. However, this cut-off mark varies across different universities too.

4. Write the POST-UTME

   This examination is conducted by the universities during the admission process. Every aspiring student must write this examination. Additionally, each school has a cut-off point that is used to screen students into the engineering department. Therefore, you need to ensure that you verify the cut-off mark for your school of interest and pass the mark.

5. Meet the University’s Cut-off mark

   You must meet the university’s cut-off mark before you can get admitted to study engineering. This cut-off mark can be a combination of your JAMB score as well as your POST-UTME score.

Requirements for Direct Entry Applicants

Direct entry applicants are applicants who already have a first degree from either a university or a polytechnic. These applicants will start studying from the 200 level if they gain admission into the university.

1. Have an O’level Results

   You must have a minimum of five credits in your O’level results. You can use O’level results such as NECO, WAEC, or NABTEB. Additionally, you should have a maximum of two sittings in your O’level results.

2. Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree

   You must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additionally, you should have a minimum of a second-class upper in your bachelor’s degree.

3. Alternative Certificates

   You can use certificates such as National Diploma(ND) or National Certificate of Education (NCE). However, you must have a minimum of a merit pass in these certificates.

4. Obtain the Direct Entry Form

   You need to purchase the direct entry form as well as register for the direct entry admissions. You must obtain the form through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

5. Meet other Qualifications

   You need to make sure that you meet the other qualifications that are required by the University that you want to apply to. Therefore, you must get verification from the university to avoid mistakes.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, you must register for the JAMB examination and register the university and the course as your first choice. Additionally, you must write the university’s POST-UTME.

Duration

The duration for studying engineering in Nigeria is five years. Additionally, you need to make sure that the university you are applying to is accredited to study engineering.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for studying engineering in Nigeria varies based on the university you apply to. Private universities are more expensive than federal and State Universities.

Universities in Nigeria that are accredited to Study Engineering

1. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
4. Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
5. University of Lagos, Lagos, Lagos State
6. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
7. University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
8. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State
9. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State
10. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
12. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
13. University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State
15. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
16. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
17. University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
18. Bayero University Kano, Kano, Kano State
19. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
20. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State
21. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
22. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
23. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State
24. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
25. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
26. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
27. University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State
28. University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
29. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State
30. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State
31. Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
32. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
33. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
34. Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
35. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
36. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
37. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State
38. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State
39. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
40. University of Abuja, FCT
41. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State
42. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State
43. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State
44. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State
45. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
46. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
47. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Lagos State
48. Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State
49. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
50. Federal University, Lafia, Lafia, Nasarawa State

In Conclusion, studying engineering in Nigeria can be a rewarding decision for your career. Additionally, you will be among the most respected professionals in our society. However, pursuing this career requires you to be fully grounded in science basics and have the right qualifications. Additionally, you should make sure that you apply to an accredited university in Nigeria. Secondly, you need to verify the requirements for each school before proceeding with your application. Feel free to reach out for further inquiries or assistance.

Good luck!

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