Architecture is offered at the University Of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka. This page covers the O’Level subject list, the UTME subject combination, the Direct Entry routes for A Level and diploma holders, and the JAMB score required.
Physics and Mathematics are the two constants. Both appear in the O’Level list and both are sat in UTME, which reflects the structural and technical side of the course rather than the design side.
The O’Level list is long because it accepts a wide range of building trade and design subjects, from Bricklaying and Joinery through to Graphics Design and Ceramics.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
About UNN
The University of Nigeria was the first indigenous university in Nigeria to attain full-fledged and autonomous status. It was modelled after the American educational system. It is the first land-grant university in Africa and one of Nigeria’s five most reputed universities.
The University has 102 academic departments in 15 Faculties and offers 82 undergraduate and 211 postgraduate programs.
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Architecture are five SSCE (5) credit passes from the following:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Any of
- Fine Art
- Geography
- Wood Work
- Biology
- Economics
- Tech. Draw
- Further Mathematics
- Introduction to Building Construction
- Bricklaying/Block laying
- Concreting, Wall, Floors, and Ceiling Finishing
- Joinery
- Carpentry
- Decorative Painting
- Lining, Sign & Design
- Wall Hanging
- Colour Mixing/Matching & Glazing
- Ceramics
- Graphics Design
- Graphic Printing
- Basic Electricity.
JAMB Subject Combination
In UTME, please note that the English Language is Compulsory for this course.
Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combinations needed to study Architecture include Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics.
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Direct Entry Requirement
You need the following to gain Direct Entry admission to study Architecture if you don’t intend to use UTME
- Two ‘A’ level passes chosen from Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts.
- ND/HND upper credits in relevant field.
JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNN for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a minimum score of 200 or above in your JAMB result.
Trade Subjects and the UNN Architecture Requirement
The O’Level list rewards candidates from technical colleges. Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying and Block Laying, Concreting and finishing work, Joinery, Carpentry, Decorative Painting, Ceramics and Graphics Design all appear alongside the academic subjects.
The UTME combination is far shorter. English Language is compulsory, Physics and Mathematics are required, and the remaining subject comes from Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics.
Direct Entry runs through two A Level passes drawn from Mathematics or Physics plus Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts, or through an ND or HND at upper credit in a relevant field. UTME candidates need 200 in JAMB.