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Study Architecture in Nigeria

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

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    Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture

    Akwa Ibom State University of Technology 🇳🇬 Uyo, Nigeria

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  2. Master

    M.Sc Architecture (2 years)

    Covenant University 🇳🇬 Ota, Ogun State,Nigeria, Nigeria

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    PGD Landscape Architecture (Part-Time) (PhD)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  4. Diploma

    National Diploma in Architecture

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  6. Diploma

    Architecture (AR) (Higher National Diploma(HND))

    Federal Polytechnic Nekede 🇳🇬 Owerri, Nigeria

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  7. Diploma

    Advanced Diploma in Architectural Draughtmanship

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  8. Diploma

    ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY (Diploma) (National Diploma Course)

    Lagos State Polytechnic 🇳🇬 Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

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  9. Diploma

    Architecture (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)

    Federal Polytechnic Nekede 🇳🇬 Owerri, Nigeria

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  10. Master

    Masters in Landscape Architecture (Part-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  11. Bachelor

    Geography and Regional Planning (Bachelor)

    University of Calabar 🇳🇬 Calabar, Nigeria

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Architecture, PhD

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  13. Master

    Architecture (Masters)

    University of Jos 🇳🇬 Jos, Plateau State Nigeria, Nigeria

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  15. Master

    M.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning (Master)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  16. Other programmes

    Post-HND (Professional) in Urban and Regional Planning

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    PGD Urban and Regional Planning (PhD)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  18. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor)

    University of Lagos 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria

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  19. Other programmes

    Architecture - ND & HND

    Moshood Abiola Polytechnic 🇳🇬 Ojere, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria

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  20. Master

    Architecture, Msc

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

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  21. Diploma

    Architecture (PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (PRE-ND))

    Federal Polytechnic Nekede 🇳🇬 Owerri, Nigeria

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  22. Diploma

    Higher National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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Study Architecture in Nigeria – facts and figures

In Nigeria, 17 universities and colleges offer 66 Architecture programmes: 13 Bachelor, 9 Master and 9 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Zaria, Kaduna, Owerri and Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria. Institutions with the widest choice: Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria and Federal Polytechnic Nekede.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Architecture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 66 Architecture programmes at 17 institutions in Nigeria. Popular cities include Zaria, Kaduna and Owerri.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Architecture programmes in Nigeria?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Joseph Ayo Babalola University and University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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