This entire page attempts to cover the List of Schools that offer Building under the Engineering, Environment & Technology in Nigeria.
We will also talk about;
– The subject combinations needed to study Building
– JAMB UTME Subjects and Requirements
– O’Level Subjects and Requirements
– Direct Entry Requirements
– and other information you require to successfully gain admission to study Building.
You need to read the entire content of this page to get all the knowledge you require for this course.
Building can be studied under the Engineering, Environment & Technology in the following Nigerian Universities;
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 Building under the Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Technology in the above listed universities include;
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
(i) ABU requires Mathematics, Physics plus any one of Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Biology and Technical Drawing.
(ii) ESUT accepts Economics, Geography or Biology in lieu of Chemistry.
(iii) FUTMINNA requires Physics, Mathematics and any one from Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Economics or Arts.
(iv) FUTO requires Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
(v) UNILAG requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
O’Level Requirements
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Building;
You require;
Five (5) SSCE credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Geography, Economics, Arts and Technical drawing. For holders of NTC, the other relevant subjects could be Intro. to Building Construction, Bricklaying, Concreting, Walls, Floors and Ceiling Finishing, Building/Engineering Drawing, Joinery, Carpentry, Gas, Steam Work and Bronze Welding, Cold / Hot Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
(i) AAU Chemistry is not compulsory.
(ii) ABU requires five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics plus any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Fine Arts or Technical Drawing, Economics and Further Mathematics
(iii) FUTMINNA requires English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two (2) from Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Biology.
(iv) FUTO requires at least five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject in not more than two (2) sittings. At least a Pass is required in Biology.
(v) OAU accepts any one of Additional Mathematics, Biology, Building Construction and Land Surveying in addition to the listed options.
(vi) CALEB requires five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes or equivalents in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and any two (2) of Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Economics, Biology, Chemistry and Geography.
(vii) MAUTECH requires ‘O’ Level credit passes in Physics, and any other two (2) subjects from Building Construction, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting/Electrical installation and Maintenance work/Block laying, Brick laying and concrete work, painting and decoration.
(viii) FUTA requires five (5) SSC credit passes or its equivalent at a maximum of two (2) sittings in the following subjects: English language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with one from the following: Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing and Building Construction.
(ix) UNIJOS accepts ‘A’ Level passes and at not more than of two (2) sittings in Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry or both and at least two (2) ‘O’ Level credit passes from Building Construction, Land Surveying, Fine Arts, Technical Drawing, Economics, Additional Mathematics, Geography including English Language.
(x) UNILAG requires Five O/Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Economics.
(xi) UNILAG the fifth (5th) subject should be one of Technical Drawing, Building Construction or Economics.
Direct Entry Requirements
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Building, if you don’t intend to use UTME.
You require;
‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS
(i) AAU accepts ‘O’ Level pass in Chemistry. ND/HND in relevant programmes.
(ii) ABU accepts
a) ‘A’ Level /IJMB passes in Mathematics and Physics plus any one of Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography.
b) ND upper credit in Building from any accredited institution.
c) HND lower credit in Building from any accredited institution.
(iii) FUTMINNA and MAUTECH accept ND/HND lower credit in relevant courses in addition to UTME requirements.
(iv) FUTO requires;
a) At least three ‘A’ level passes not below Grade C in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
b) ND/HND at Upper Credit level in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
c) First Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
d) Very good passes in three JUPEB subjects namely Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. It does not accept NCE. Candidates must in addition meet the ‘O’ Level requirements.
(v) CALEB accepts holders of ND for admission to 200 level provided they satisfy the following:
a) they must score not less than upper credit or 60% overall average in the ND examination.
b) they must also obtain at not more than two (2) sittings five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two (2) subjects from Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Further Mathematics and Biology. Holders of other qualifications such as HSC, GCE, A’ level will be considered for 200 level.
(vi) FUTA accepts
a) National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in any of Building, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Civil Engineering; or
b) ‘A’ level pass at not less than credit level in Cambridge International Examination (CIE), Interim Joint Matriculation Board, (IJMB) examination, Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) examination or its equivalent in at least two of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Economics; or
c) National Diploma from recognised Polytechnic or College of Technology at Upper Credit level in Quantity Surveying or Building Technology or other relevant fields in Environmental Design and Management.
(vii) IMSU and OAU accept ND/HND upper credit in relevant programmes into 200/300 level provided they satisfy the following:
(a) ND course must include Mathematics at ND II level;
(b) Have equivalent of ‘A’ Level in Mathematics.
(viii) UNIJOS accepts
a) ND/HND with a GPA not less than 3.50 in Building or Civil Engineering for the 200 level.
b) ND lower credit in Building Engineering, and other appropriate programmes plus ‘O’ Level credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, and English Language.
(ix) UNILAG accepts Very good passes in JUPEB/A’ Level subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. OND (Distinction) in Building, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying into 200 level. HND (Upper Credit) in Building, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying into 300 level.
(x) UNIUYO accepts ND upper credit and HND lower credit.
(xi) MAUTECH accepts HND pass or ND lower credit in Building or any relevant programmes.