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

 
This course is for students with a passion for visual expression — whether through traditional methods like drawing and painting, or modern ones like digital illustration, sculpture, ceramics, textile design, and more. It's about bringing ideas to life using creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. In a world where creativity now powers industries like advertising, animation, publishing, fashion, architecture, and digital media, professional training in Fine Arts gives you the foundation to thrive — both as an artist and as a creative entrepreneur. But before you can start shaping your artistic future, there are a few academic steps to take. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through everything you need to begin your journey in Fine Arts or Fine and Applied Arts in Nigeria, including: A list of Nigerian universities offering Fine Arts / Fine and Applied Arts The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The required O’Level subjects for admission

##What is Fine Arts / Fine and Applied Arts Course?
Fine Arts (or Fine Art) refers to art created for aesthetic enjoyment and intellectual stimulus, with no practical function, such as paintings, sculptures, and drawings. In contrast, Applied Arts involves applying artistic design and aesthetic principles to functional, everyday objects to make them useful and pleasing, encompassing disciplines like industrial design, graphic design, and fashion. 


University of Benin (UNIBEN) 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH) 

Delta State University (DELSU) 

Lagos State University (LASU) 

Imo State University (IMSU)

Benue State University (BSU) 

Osun State University (UNIOSUN)


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

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

Government/History

CRS/IRS

Mathematics/Technical Drawing/Music