This course is more than just learning how to construct buildings. It's about combining hands-on technical knowledge with teaching skills, so you can pass on that expertise to others. If you’ve ever found joy in both building and explaining how things work—or if you see yourself teaching construction skills in schools, polytechnics, or vocational centers—this might be the perfect fit for you. Whether you're coming from a technical background or just curious about a career that merges construction with education, Building Technology Education offers a rewarding and impactful path. In this blog, we’ll cover: The list of Nigerian universities offering Building Technology Education The required JAMB subject combination The essential O'Level and Direct Entry qualifications
##What is Building Technology Education Course?
Building Technology Education provides comprehensive training in the methods, materials, and processes involved in the design and construction of buildings, focusing on practical applications like structural design, architectural drafting, environmental systems, and project management to produce skilled building technicians and technologists
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State
Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola
##JAMB Subject Combination for Building Technology Education
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Building Technology Education with other three subjects namely: Mathematics,Physics, Technical Drawing/Auto Mechanics/Chemistry/Further Mathematics
##O'Level Requirements for Building Technology Education
To be eligible for admission into a Building Technology Education program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Physics
Technical Drawing/Building Construction
Chemistry/Further Mathematics/Basic Electricity/Woodwork/Metalwork