JAMB UTME Cut Off Mark for Architecture 2026

Architecture is a highly creative and technical course that combines art, science, and design to shape the buildings and spaces around us. Studying Architecture in Nigeria can lead to careers in building design, urban planning, interior design, and construction management.

If you want to gain admission to study Architecture, you must meet specific requirements set by both JAMB and the universities. This includes your JAMB score, O’Level results, and sometimes Direct Entry qualifications. Meeting these requirements is crucial to securing a spot in your preferred institution.

This article provides a complete guide to the admission requirements for Architecture, including the JAMB cut-off mark Architecture, O’Level subjects, and universities offering the course in 2026. Follow this guide to know exactly what you need to get started on your path to becoming a professional architect.

JAMB Cut Off Mark for Architecture

The official JAMB cut-off mark for Architecture is 140 to 200. This is the minimum score set by JAMB, but it is not the actual score that guarantees admission.

Architecture is a competitive course, and most universities set higher cut-off marks to select the best candidates. To improve your chances, aim for a score well above 140, ideally 180 or more, depending on the university.

Always check the specific requirements of your chosen university and apply on time to maximize your chances of gaining admission.

O’Level Requirements for Architecture

To be eligible for admission into Architecture, you must have at least five (5) credit passes in your O’Level exams (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or equivalent). These must include:-

• English Language (credit pass)
• Mathematics (credit pass)
• Physics (credit pass)
• Chemistry or Fine Arts (credit pass)
• Any other relevant science or technical subject, such as Technical Drawing, Geography, Biology, Economics, or a related subject that strengthens your application  

These subjects form the core eligibility standard that most universities use when assessing candidates for Architecture. Some universities may place extra emphasis on Technical Drawing or Fine Arts, so having those can improve your chances.

Universities in Nigeria Offering Architecture 

Below are some of the Universities in Nigeria offering this course

• Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
• Imo State University (IMSU)
• University of Lagos (UNILAG)
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
• Abia State University (ABSU)
• University of Benin (UNIBEN)
• University of Calabar (UNICAL)
• University of Ibadan (UI)
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
• Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
• Ambrose Alli University (AAU)
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
• Ajayi Crowther University (AJAYI)
• Bells University of Technology (BELLS)
• Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
• Bingham University (BINGHAM)
• Bowen University (BU)
• Caritas University (CARITAS)
• University of Cross River State (UNICROSS)
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
• Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
• Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH)
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
• Rivers State University (RSU)
• University of Jos (UNIJOS)
• University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
• University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
• Kaduna State University (KASU)
• Niger Delta University (NDU)
• Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)
• Covenant University (CU)
• Redeemer's University (RUN)
• Crescent University (CRESCENT)
• Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
• Baze University (BAZE)
• Caleb University (CALEB)
• Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI)
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
• Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI)
• Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST)
• Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA)
• Lead City University (LCU)
• Nile University of Nigeria (NUN)
• Tansian University (TANSIAN)
• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
• Elizade University (ELIZADE)
• Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)
• First Technical University, Ibadan (TECH-U)
• Eastern Palm University (EPU)
• Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST)
• Kaduna Polytechnic, Tunda (KADPOLY-DEG)
• Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FEDPOBAU-DEG)
• University of Delta State, Agbor (UNIDEL)
• Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI)
• Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai (DOU)
• Maranatha University (MU)
• Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State (NOK)

These are all the requirements you need to meet to be eligible to study Architecture in Nigerian universities. Make sure you confirm the specific requirements for the school you want to apply to, as some institutions may have slight variations. 

Prepare well, meet the requirements, and apply on time to maximize your chances of gaining admission. If you found this guide helpful, share it with your friends and fellow aspirants who also want to study Architecture.