Top 20 Best Engineering Courses In Nigeria (2024)

All over the world, engineers are given a special pride of place; the best engineering courses in Nigeria are therefore some of the courses of study that offer the best opportunities for young people to attain this pride of place, along with the money and influence tat comes with it.

Engineering is all about building things to serve particular purposes; and there are so many different types of things that can be built to serve purposes- which is why there are many different types of engineering and engineering courses to choose from.

The course you choose will depend on the type of engineering you are interested in, or in which you have a talent.

Top 20 Best Engineering Courses In Nigeria

1. Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum engineering is all about the petroleum industry; which is the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy. This is an immensely important field of engineering in Nigeria; this is where the country gets money to run its affairs, and to fund its budget.

As expected; this is a very lucrative field of engineering; there is hardly anyone better paid than a computer engineer. After completing this course, one should be competent enough to work in the Nigerian national petroleum company, or with any of the private petroleum exploration companies.

This job may require one to work offshore on the oil platforms; and one pay need to spend weeks away from home and family, but it is worth it because aside from the salary you would earn, this job comes with plenty of allowances.

2. Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering which is aimed at studying and analyzing chemicals in order to be able to produce, maintain and transport them. Chemicals are a part of our everyday life; some of them are used in fertilizers, paints, glue, food preservation, and so on.

Chemicals are also used to generate and store energy. This includes those used to generate nuclear power, and those used to make battery cells.

A chemical engineer can work in a wide range of companies; as for pay, one can rationally expect that such an important job would pay good money. This course can help one work with a multinational company, and travel around the world.

3. Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the analysis, planning, and research of structural components and systems in order to design and build better structures that have enhanced functionality, durability, and safety.

This is pretty much the same as civil engineering, but it covers a wider area because it is not restricted to building houses. A structural engineer may be involved in the construction of dams, bridges, stadiums, and even nuclear reactors.

As Nigeria is set for another round of rapid infrastructural development, structural engineers are some of the most important people whose skills are needed in great numbers. These engineers are well paid; especially those who are hired by foreign firms.

The best thing about this engineering course is that it is offered by almost every university in the country (it could be called civil engineering), and so there is every possibility for interested candidates to get this knowledge.

4. Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the analysis, design, manufacture, and maintenance aircraft and spacecraft. This is a very dynamic career path because there are so many different types and sizes of aircraft.

Aeronautical engineering is also quite a difficult course in Nigeria because there are very few schools that offer the course.

However, there is very high demand for engineers in this field so once one completes the course there is usually a job already waiting for him. With more airports and airlines being established in the country, there is going to be even more demand for aero engineers.

5. Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the design and maintenance of computers and other computing devices. Computer engineers deal with the two aspects of what makes computers work; the hardware, and the software.

Computer engineers are important to the economy because everything runs on computers; even the article you are reading was made with a computer, and you are probably reading it with yours.

Computer engineers make good money because they are needed to keep the computers belonging to companies and individuals working. Every company needs computer engineers, and every government establishment needs them as well.

6. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Electricity is a form of power; and it is the major problem facing Nigeria’s development. One of the reasons why the country continues to suffer from the lack of adequate power is that there is a lack of technical skilled hands that can contribute towards the development of the sector.

Thankfully, electrical engineering is available at almost every university in the country, and so interested students can choose from a large number of institutions so as acquire this vital skill.

As the government is set to invest more in electricity generation and distribution, and as more private companies become involved, there is every tendency for jobs in this industry to become more abundant.

7. Software Engineering

Software engineering is the course of study that equips one to become a professional in the software side of computers; which is what makes the computers work. A software engineer should be able to make or build or repair computer programs.

This is a very important job; computer programs are used to sell goods, transfer money, and so on. Computer programs are also important to the military and customs, and all security agencies.

It takes 5 years to study this course at a Nigerian university, but the time is not wasted because the potential is just amazing; there are plenty of job opportunities, for this course, and there is also the chance of starting an enterprise of one’s own.

8. Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the water. That means the engineering is done in the water, or on vessels that ply the water. Marine engineering can be ship building, ship maintenance, under water welding, and the installation of underwater pipes and cables.

A marine engineer will often be needed to maintain and service petroleum tankers, container ships, tug boats, oil rigs, and so on.

There is no need to talk about the pay; this is one of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria outside politics. This is because aside from the salaries and allowances; there are also huge payments associated with the risks faced by those in this field of work.

9. Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering is not very different from mechanical engineering, but this very specific because it is only about cars and other mobile vehicles. This is an extremely important kind of engineering in Nigeria right now because the country is desperate to expand on its capacity to build or manufacture vehicles.

Aside from the indigenous car manufacturing company, many other vehicle manufacturers have been trying to stabilize themselves in the local market. This means there are enough job opportunities for automobile engineers.

Another important thing to consider about this type of engineering is that as the industry is still young, those who start early will probably have the chance to rise to the very top; they can become the CEOs and chief engineers of these automobile companies.

10. Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with improving the efficiency of agriculture. This includes land preparation, cultivation, harvesting, and processing of the agricultural produce, and everything that goes along with it.

Agricultural engineers should be able design and maintain the machinery and equipment that will make this more efficient.

This course is available in almost every university across the country, and there is little chance of not getting admission. Furthermore, the government is making great effort to improve agriculture in the country so as to increase food security-this means there will be jobs.

The following is a more extensive breakdown of the top 20 best engineering courses in Nigeria.

Rank	Course	Course Availability	Job Security
1	Petroleum Engineering	Limited Availability	High Demand
2	Chemical engineering	Available	High Demand
3	Structural engineering	Available	High Demand
4	Aeronautical engineering	Limited Availability	High Demand
5	Computer Engineering	Available	Some Demand
6	Software engineering	Available	Some Demand
7	Marine Engineering	Limited Availability	High Demand
8	Automobile engineering	Available	High Demand
9	Agricultural engineering	Available	Some Demand
10	Civil Engineering	Available	Some Demand
11	Production Engineering	Available	Some Demand
12	Food Technology	Available	Some Demand
13	Mechatronics Engineering	Limited Availability	High Demand
14	Metallurgical and Material Engineering	Limited Availability	Some Demand
15	Biomedical Engineering	Limited Availability	Some Demand
16	Gas Engineering	Limited Availability	High Demand
17	Mining Engineering	Available
18	Engineering Physics	Available	High Demand
19	Mechanical Engineering	Available	High Demand
20	Production Engineering	Available	High Demand

Closing

The best engineering courses in Nigeria are areas of technology that are necessary for the growth of the nation, and so are prioritized by government. Prioritizing a sector can only mean one thing; money. Money is an important consideration in anything; and it should be an important consideration before opting to study a course which may take four or five years to complete.