List of 10 Best Universities To Study Architecture In Nigeria And Requirements

The List Best Universities To Study Architecture In Nigeria is our topic for this post. No doubt, Architecture is one of the best courses students want to apply for.

Architecture is a Course a lot of students aspire to study in the University. This, of course makes the course a hot cake. Most students planing to apply for the course usually come online to search for the Top 10 Best Universities To Study Architecture in Nigeria.

The reason we came up with this post is not just to show you the best university to study architecture but to also let you know that these universities are accredited.

10 Best Universities to Study Architecture In Nigeria

Below is the complete list if top 10 universities to study architecture in Nigeria and their requirements. The various requirements was lifted from the respective university website

1) University of Jos

Architecture empowers student to become architects. UNIJOS is one of the best universities for architecture. It involves designing of buildings and other structures, but the design of a building involves far more than its appearance. The Buildings must be functional, safe, and economical and must suit the needs of the people who use them. Architects consider all these factors when they design buildings and other structures.

Waivers/Special Considerations: 
Require OND/ HND (upper credit) in Architecture or other relevant qualifications plus UTME requirements. UYO accepts HND (lower credit).

Duration: 4 Years

Course Schedule:  Full Time

Course Financing:  Fees Apply

Entry Requirements: 
O/Level: Five SSCE credit passes including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English Language and any of Fine Arts, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Econs, Tech.Draw, Bricklaying, Intro to Building Construction, Wall Floors to Ceiling Furnishing, Joinery, Decorative planning, Wall Hanging, Matching & Glazing, ceramics. 

DIRECT ENTRY: (1)Two ‘A’ level passes from Mathematics or physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts. (2)OND(ND) Upper Credit in relevant fields.

2) Federal University of Technology Yola

If You are thinking of seeking for admission into the department of architecture in Nigerian universities, FUTY is one of the best universities you need to consider.

Subject Combination / JAMB UTME Requirements
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory for this course. Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combination needed to study Architecture under the Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Technology in the above Universities include;
» Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics

Direct Entry Requirements
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Architecture, if you don’t intend to use UTME.

(i) Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts.
(ii) ND/HND upper credits in relevant field.
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Architecture; 

Five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Tech. Draw, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentary, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign & Design, Wall Hanging , Colour Mixing/Matching & Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity.

3) University Of Lagos (Unilag)

UTME Subject: English Language, Maths, Physics and any one of Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Geography.

O/Level Requiremen: Five O/Level credits in English Language, Maths, Physics, Fine Art or Technical Drawing andanyoneof, Geography, Chemistry Economics or Biology.

DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Lagos accepts own Diploma, HND/ND (Distinction) in Architecture plus UTME requirements into 300/200 level

4) Obafemi Awolowo University

UME: All courses in the Faculty of Technology compulsory subjects are: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry any other ‘O’ level subject at credit level can be the fifth subject for any of the courses in the Faculty of Technology.

Direct Entry: In addition to UME requirement, the candidate must possess OND Certificate from a recognized Polytechnic OR At least two ‘A’ level papers at GCE ‘A’ level Cambridge London.

5) Olabisi Onabanjo University

6) Convenant University

PROGRAMME: Architecture

DEGREE AWARDED: B.Sc (Honours) Architecture

DURATION: 4 Years (8 Semesters)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A candidate who has successfully completed the Senior Secondary Certificate of the 6-3-3-4 system and passed at credit level in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and two (2) other subjects from the following list, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Fine-Arts, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Land Surveying, will be eligible to apply for admission. 

However, the candidate must pass Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with a score above the cutoff point and also meet the requirements of the Covenant University Scholastic Aptitude Screening (CUSAS) to qualify for admission. Candidates so admitted should commence their studies at the 100-level of the Programme.

7) Moshood Abiola University

8) Federal University Of Technology Akure

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a) UTME Admission: Admission into the Department is mainly through the UTME. The entry requirement is 5 O’level credits at not more than two sittings in SSCE, WASSCE, NECO, or its equivalent in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two subjects from the following: Economics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Fine Art and Geography.

UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry, Geography or Technical Drawing.

b) DIRECT ENTRY: In addition to fulfilling the requirements for (a) above, candidates seeking admission into 200 level shall possess any of the following:

• GCE Advanced level pass at not less than credit level in Cambridge International Examination (CIE), Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) examination or its equivalent in at least two of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Chemistry and Economics;
• National Diploma (ND) in Architecture or related disciplines with at least Upper Credit level Pass from NBTE accredited institutions; and.
• Any other equivalent qualifications

9) Federal University Of Technology Minna

The Department of Architecture was established in 1986. The Department offers PhD, MTech and BTech Degree programmes. The objective of the Department is to provide a high quality scientific, technological and professional training which is capable of producing architects who can understand and solve complex environmental problems not in a limited capacity as architects. As such, the environment is set to infuse in students the ability to rediscover, employ and further develop Nigeria’s rich architectural heritage in terms of design, use of materials, technique and socio-cultural factors.
A) UTME Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry, Geography or Technical Drawing.

b) DIRECT ENTRY: In addition to fulfilling the requirements for (a) above, candidates seeking admission into 200 level shall possess any of the following:

GCE Advanced level pass at not less than credit level in Cambridge International Examination (CIE), Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) examination or its equivalent in at least two of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Chemistry and Economics;

10) Yaba College of Technology.

The Department of Architecture is one of the departments in the school of Environmental Studies. The programme took off in 1981 and offers National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, and Professional Diploma in Architecture.
You just read the List of Universities that is suitable for anyone who wishes to study architecture in Nigeria.