Software studio
Sixty workstations, team rooms and a wall of screens for daily stand-ups.
Computing and Engineering
Software Engineering
Learn to design, build and run software that people depend on, from mobile apps to payment systems, in a studio that works like a real product team.
B.Sc. (Hons)4 years full-time₦2,150,000 a sessionUTME 200+
Overview
What this degree gives you
Software Engineering at Oakhurst blends computer science foundations with the habits of professional teams: version control from week one, code review, testing and shipping to real users.
You will spend a third of your time in the software studio, working in small teams on briefs from Abuja businesses, NGOs and government agencies, guided by lecturers who have worked in industry.
What you study
Year by year
Course titles are examples of the current curriculum, which is reviewed every year with employers and the regulator.
Foundations
- Programming in Python
- Discrete mathematics
- Computer systems
- Communication skills
- Web basics
How you are assessed
Coursework, practicals and projects make up 30 to 40 percent of each course. Written examinations close each semester, and results appear in the portal within two weeks.
Building software
- Data structures and algorithms
- Object-oriented design
- Databases
- Human-computer interaction
- Studio project 1
How you are assessed
Coursework, practicals and projects make up 30 to 40 percent of each course. Written examinations close each semester, and results appear in the portal within two weeks.
Working like a team
- Software architecture
- Mobile development
- Testing and quality
- Cloud and DevOps
- SIWES industrial training
How you are assessed
Coursework, practicals and projects make up 30 to 40 percent of each course. Written examinations close each semester, and results appear in the portal within two weeks.
Shipping
- Final-year product
- Security engineering
- Machine learning in practice
- Professional practice and ethics
- Elective: fintech systems
How you are assessed
Coursework, practicals and projects make up 30 to 40 percent of each course. Written examinations close each semester, and results appear in the portal within two weeks.
Where you learn
Facilities built for practice
Cloud lab credits
Every student gets cloud credits for projects, so cost never blocks learning.
Always-on power
The studio sits on the solar and battery circuit, open until 22:00.
Entry requirements
What you need to apply
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Chemistry, Biology, Economics or Computer Studies |
| UTME score | 200 and above, plus post-UTME screening |
| O level | Five credits including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings |
| Direct Entry | Two A level passes or ND at upper credit in a related field |
Inside the programme
A look around
After graduation
Where our graduates go
Example destinations from recent graduates. Careers depend on each graduate's own choices and results.
Software developer
Banks, fintechs and product companies in Abuja and Lagos
Mobile engineer
Consumer apps and logistics platforms
DevOps engineer
Telecoms, cloud and infrastructure teams
Product founder
Our incubator has backed 14 student start-ups since 2021
Our students leave with a portfolio, not just a transcript. By final year they have shipped software that real people in Abuja use every day.Dr Emeka Obi, Head of Software Engineering (example)
FAQ
Software Engineering: your questions
Do I need to know how to code before I start?
No. 100 level starts from first principles, and our two-week coding bootcamp in September helps beginners catch up.
What laptop do I need?
Any laptop with 8 GB of memory and a recent processor. Students can borrow one from the library for the session if needed.
Is SIWES placement arranged for me?
We place every student with a partner employer for six months in 300 level, and you can propose your own.
Can I switch to Computer Science later?
Yes, the first two years share most courses, so a switch at the end of 200 level is straightforward.
Start your Software Engineering application
Applications for 2027/28 close on 30 April 2027. The form fee is ₦25,000.