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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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  1. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

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

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D Architecture (Full-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  3. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  4. Master

    Masters in Urban Design (Full-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  6. Diploma

    Higher National Diploma in Architecture

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  7. Other programmes

    PGD in Urban and Regional Planning

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  8. Bachelor

    B.Arc. Architecture (Bachelor)

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  9. Bachelor

    Urban and Regional Planning (Bachelor)

    Osun State University 🇳🇬 Oshogbo, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Nigeria

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  10. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  11. Undergraduate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Undergraduate)

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  13. Bachelor

    Architecture (Bachelor)

    Wesley University (WUSTO) .Ondo 🇳🇬 Ondo, Nigeria

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  15. Master

    M.Sc. Urban & Regional Planning (Full-Time)

    Ahmadu Bello University 🇳🇬 Zaria, Nigeria

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  16. Bachelor

    B.sc. Architecture

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  17. Undergraduate

    Architecture (Undergraduate)

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

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  18. Bachelor

    B.sc Urban & Regional Planning

    Joseph Ayo Babalola University 🇳🇬 Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, Nigeria

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  19. Other programmes

    Urban & Regional Planning

    Federal University of Technology Akure 🇳🇬 Akure, Ondo Stat, Nigeria

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  20. Diploma

    Pre-National Diploma in Architecture

    Kaduna Polytechnic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 Kaduna, Nigeria

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D in Urban and Regional Planning (PhD)

    Kogi State University 🇳🇬 Anyigba, Nigeria

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  22. Undergraduate

    Urban and Regional Planning (Undergraduate)

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka 🇳🇬 Nsukka, Enugu, 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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