List of Universities Offering Fine Arts and Design in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
Are you the type of person who’s always sketching ideas, playing with patterns, or imagining how things could look better, bolder, or more beautiful? Do you dream of combining creativity with functionality — like designing logos, fashion pieces, illustrations, or even digital visuals? If yes, then Fine Arts and Design might be exactly where your passion meets purpose. This course blends the expressive world of Fine Arts (like painting, sculpture, and drawing) with the practical side of design (such as graphic design, textile design, industrial design, and digital media). It’s perfect for people who don’t just want to create art — but want that art to have meaning, function, and impact. From advertising to animation, fashion to interior décor, branding to illustration — the skills you gain from a Fine Arts and Design degree can lead you into some of the most exciting and in-demand creative industries in Nigeria and beyond. But like every great design, your journey needs structure — and that starts with knowing where to study and how to get in. In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about studying Fine Arts and Design in Nigeria, including: A list of universities offering Fine Arts and Design The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The required O’Level subjects and grades for admission

##What is Fine Arts and Design Course?
Fine Arts are visual art forms like painting, drawing, and sculpture, created primarily for aesthetic or intellectual appeal rather than practical use, intended to be enjoyed for their own sake and to evoke emotion or provoke thought. Design is a type of applied art that involves creating aesthetically pleasing and functional objects, systems, or experiences for specific practical purposes, such as logos, products, or buildings


Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

University of Benin (UNIBEN) 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 

Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH)

Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) 

Delta State University (DELSU) 

Imo State University (IMSU) 

Rivers State University (RSU) 

Lagos State University (LASU) 

Niger Delta University (NDU)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Fine Arts and Design
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Fine Arts and Design with other three subjects namely: Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Literature in English/CRS/IRS, History/Government, Music/Nigerian Languages/Economics/Commerce

##O'Level Requirements for Fine Arts and Design
To be eligible for admission into a Fine Arts and Design 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 

Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Literature in English

Mathematics 

History/Government

CRS/IRS/Technical Drawing/Economics/Commerce/Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa