For many science inclined students in Nigeria, this field represents not just a career, but a gateway into innovation, problem-solving, and meaningful work in industries that power the world. Whether your goal is to work in oil and gas, manufacturing, or environmental technology, this course can open doors both locally and globally.But before any of that can happen, there's the first step getting admitted into a university that offers the course. That’s where understanding the right subject combination, the required O’level results, and knowing the universities that offer Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering comes in. In This Blog We’ll walk you through everything you need to know if you're planning to study Chemical or Petrochemical Engineering in Nigeria, including a list of Nigerian universities offering the course The correct JAMB subject combination The essential O’level requirements
##What is Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering Course?
Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering is the field that designs, develops, and operates processes transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical, physical, and biological changes
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Rivers State University (RSU)
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
Niger Delta University (NDU)
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering with other three subjects namely:Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
##O'Level Requirements for Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
To be eligible for admission into a Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering 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:
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
English Language
Any other science subject (e.g., Further Mathematics, Biology, Technical Drawing, or Geography)