Does PAU offer Software Engineering?
Software Engineering is not on the list of undergraduate programmes PAU offers for the 2026 cycle.
PAU's undergraduate catalogue centres on business, communications and the liberal arts, and engineering programmes such as Software Engineering are not in the current offer.
Where you can study Software Engineering instead
No institutions in this guide currently offer Software Engineering.
What PAU offers instead
PAU does not offer a close substitute to Software Engineering within its current undergraduate catalogue. Candidates set on Software Engineering would need to choose another institution from the table above, or explore a related undergraduate programme in a different but adjacent field.
Switching institutions for a specific course is a common path in the Nigerian admission system. The change-of-institution window during the JAMB cycle lets candidates pivot before the post-UTME stage, and many candidates carry their first-choice score across to a more suitable institution.
Why some universities do not offer every course
Not every Nigerian university offers every JAMB-listed course. Universities are either comprehensive, covering most disciplines, or specialised, focusing on a narrower range such as technology, agriculture or theology.
The National Universities Commission accredits each programme separately, and the absence of a course in an institution's catalogue usually reflects either the institution's strategic focus or the fact that the NUC has not yet approved that specific programme for the institution. PAU's current catalogue runs a focused private-university catalogue centred on business, communications and the liberal arts which is why Software Engineering sits outside the PAU undergraduate offer.
Frequently asked questions
Does PAU offer Software Engineering for postgraduate study?
Software Engineering is not currently in the PAU undergraduate catalogue tracked in this guide. Postgraduate availability is a separate question handled by the institution's school of postgraduate studies, and should be confirmed on the official PAU portal.
When might PAU add Software Engineering to its programmes?
New undergraduate programmes require National Universities Commission accreditation and the development of curricula, faculty and infrastructure. There is no public timeline for PAU adding Software Engineering, and candidates targeting the course should plan around institutions that already offer it.
What is the closest alternative to Software Engineering at PAU?
PAU does not currently run a close substitute for Software Engineering. Candidates committed to Software Engineering would need to select another institution from the table above.
How do I check NUC-approved courses at PAU?
The National Universities Commission publishes the full list of accredited programmes at each Nigerian university. Use the NUC database or the official PAU admissions portal to confirm the latest accredited programmes before applying for any course.
Can I transfer to study Software Engineering elsewhere after starting at PAU?
Inter-university transfers in Nigeria are possible but bureaucratic, and typically require strong academic standing in the first year. A cleaner route is to apply directly to an institution that offers Software Engineering, either as a first choice from the start or via the change-of-institution window during the JAMB admission cycle.