JAMB Subject Combination for Civil Engineering 2026/2027

With the registration announced for JAMB 2026, UTME subject combination is also out for all courses, and selecting the correct JAMB subject combination for Civil Engineering 2026/2027 is one of the important steps you can not avoid as a candidate seeking to study Civil Engineering in any Nigerian university.

In the previous academic session, many students have lost admission opportunities because they selected the wrong UTME subjects or fail to meet the required O’Level and JAMB criteria. So, with Civil Engineering being competitive and universities strictly follow the guidelines set by JAMB and regulatory bodies, you certainly need to meet all requirements.

JAMB 2026/2027 Subject Combination for Civil Engineering

Candidates seeking admission into Civil Engineering must register for four (4) subjects in JAMB. The approved JAMB subject combination for Civil Engineering is:

• Use of English
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

Reasons for this combination is because Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are compulsory because Civil Engineering is on foundations in calculations, mechanics, materials, and applied sciences. Any other subject combination outside these three science subjects may lead to automatic disqualification during admission screening.

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Nigerian Institutions Offering Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is offered by many federal, state, and private universities across Nigeria. Below are notable institutions accredited to run Civil Engineering programs and their subject combination:

S/N	INSTITUTIONS	SUBJECT COMBINATION
1	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
2	Abia State University, Uturu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
3	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
4	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
5	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
6	Air Force Institute of Technology (Degree Programs), Kaduna	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
7	Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
8	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
9	Adeleke University, Ede	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
10	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
11	African University of Science and Technology, Abuja	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
12	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
13	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
14	Bayero University, Kano	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
15	Baze University, Abuja	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
16	Bells University of Technology, Ota	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
17	University of Benin	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
18	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
19	Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
20	University of Calabar	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
21	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
22	Covenant University, Ota	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
23	Cross River University of Technology, Calabar	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
24	Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
25	Delta State University, Abraka	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
26	Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
27	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
28	Edo State University, Uzairue	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
29	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
30	Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
31	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
32	Federal University, Otuoke	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
33	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
34	Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti (Degree Programs)	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
35	Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (Degree Programs)	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
36	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
37	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
38	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
39	Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
40	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
41	Gregory University, Uturu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
42	University of Ibadan	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
43	Igbinedion University, Okada	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
44	University of Ilorin	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
45	Imo State University, Owerri	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
46	University of Jos	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
47	Kaduna Polytechnic (Affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
48	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
49	Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
50	Kwara State University, Malete	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
51	University of Lagos	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
52	Lagos State University, Ojo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
53	Landmark University, Omu-Aran	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
54	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
55	Lead City University, Ibadan	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
56	Madonna University, Elele	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
57	Samuel Maduka University, Enugu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
58	University of Maiduguri	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
59	Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
60	Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
61	Modibbo Adama University, Yola	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
62	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
63	Mudiame University, Irrua	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
64	Nigerian Army University, Biu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
65	Nasarawa State University, Keffi	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
66	Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
67	Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
68	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
69	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
70	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
71	Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
72	University of Port Harcourt	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
73	Redeemer’s University, Ede	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
74	Rivers State University, Port Harcourt	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
75	State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Enugu	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
76	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
77	First Technical University, Ibadan	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
78	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
79	Topfaith University, Mkpatak	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
80	University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
81	UDA	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
82	Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
83	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
84	Osun State University, Osogbo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
85	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
86	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
87	University of Uyo	Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Note that this list is not exhaustive as there are more Nigerian universities fully offering Civil Engineering as a Bachelor’s degree program.

Admission Requirements for Civil Engineering

O’Level Requirements

Candidates must possess at least five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings in SSCE, NECO, GCE, or approved equivalents. The compulsory subjects include:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• One other science subject (such as Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, or Geography)

A credit in Mathematics and English is mandatory for all institutions.

UTME Requirements

• Correct JAMB subject combination for Civil Engineering
• A competitive UTME score, usually 180 and above
• Participation in the institution’s Post-UTME or screening exercise

Direct Entry Requirements

Candidates applying through Direct Entry must have one of the following:

• A-Level passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
• ND or HND in Civil Engineering or related fields with good grades
• IJMB or JUPEB passes in relevant science subjects

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques: What is the JAMB subject combination for Civil Engineering 2026/2027?

Ans: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Ques: Can I study Civil Engineering without Chemistry?

Ans: No. Chemistry is compulsory for Civil Engineering in all Nigerian universities.

Ques: Is Further Mathematics compulsory for Civil Engineering?

Ans: Further Mathematics is not compulsory but is highly recommended and may give candidates an advantage during screening.

Ques: What is the minimum JAMB score for Civil Engineering?

Ans: The general minimum is 180, but competitive universities may require scores of 200 and above.

Ques: Can I combine WAEC and NECO results for Civil Engineering?

Ans: Yes. Most universities accept a combination of WAEC and NECO results, provided the subjects are relevant.

Ques: Do polytechnic ND holders need JAMB for Civil Engineering?

Ans: ND holders applying through Direct Entry do not need UTME but must register for JAMB Direct Entry.

Ques: Is Civil Engineering available in private universities?

Ans: Yes. Several private universities in Nigeria offer accredited Civil Engineering programs.

Ques: Can I change my course to Civil Engineering after writing JAMB?

Ans: Yes, but only if you meet the correct subject combination and the university’s requirements.

Ques: Is Civil Engineering a competitive course in Nigeria?

Ans: Yes. Civil Engineering is highly competitive due to its relevance and career opportunities.