Engineering programmes in Nigeria are accredited by COREN and tend to require Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at both UTME and O'level. Federal universities of technology lead this category, with traditional federal universities close behind.
Courses in this category
Aerospace Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering aircraft design, propulsion and aerodynamics.
Agricultural Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering farm machinery, irrigation and post-harvest engineering.
Biomedical Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme combining engineering with medicine for medical devices and biosystems.
Chemical Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering process engineering, chemical plants and industrial chemistry.
Civil Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering structures, roads, water and the built environment.
Computer Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering computer hardware, embedded systems and digital design.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering power, electronics, control and communications.
Industrial and Production Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering operations research, lean manufacturing and systems optimisation.
Marine Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering ship propulsion, marine systems and offshore engineering.
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials.
Mechanical Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering machines, thermodynamics, materials and manufacturing.
Mechatronics Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme combining mechanical, electronic and computer engineering for automation.
Petroleum Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering oil and gas exploration, production and reservoir engineering.
Production Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering manufacturing systems, industrial processes and quality control.
Software Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering software development, systems engineering and software architecture.
Systems Engineering
EngineeringA five-year programme covering complex systems integration, control and optimisation.
Average cut-offs by course, 2026
| Course | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 233 | 241.4 | 260 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 233 | 239.8 | 258 |
| Civil Engineering | 229 | 237.6 | 257 |
Top institutions for engineering courses
| # | Institution | Type | State | Avg 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNILAG | federal | Lagos | 257 |
| 2 | UI | federal | Oyo | 255.7 |
| 3 | OAU | federal | Osun | 253.3 |
| 4 | AUN | private | Adamawa | 251 |
| 5 | UNN | federal | Enugu | 247.3 |
| 6 | CU | private | Ogun | 246 |
| 7 | NDA | federal | Kaduna | 244 |
| 8 | FUTO | federal | Imo | 244 |
| 9 | ABUAD | private | Ekiti | 243.3 |
| 10 | FUTA | federal | Ondo | 241.3 |
Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across engineering programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.
Common questions
What is the average UTME cut-off for Engineering courses in 2026?
Across the 16 Engineering courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from 229 to 260. The average across the category sits at 240.
Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Engineering for 2026?
UNILAG runs the highest average cut-off for Engineering programmes in this guide at 257, followed by UI and OAU.
What subjects do I need for Engineering courses?
Subject combinations vary by course within the Engineering category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Engineering requires Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Are Engineering courses competitive in Nigeria?
Engineering programmes in Nigeria are accredited by COREN and tend to require Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at both UTME and O'level. Federal universities of technology lead this category, with traditional federal universities close behind.