Faculty of Engineering – Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

The Faculty of Engineering at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University is dedicated to producing versatile and result-oriented engineers who will become industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Our programs emphasize a blend of sound engineering principles, ethical practice, and innovative ability to meet the challenges of modern engineering.

Our Mission

To produce versatile and result-oriented Engineers that would become industry leaders and entrepreneurs, creating jobs and driving research and industrial innovation.

Our Philosophy and Values

The faculty aims to produce job-creating engineers equipped with sound knowledge, high ethical practices, and innovative abilities. Emphasis is placed on understanding, planning, designing, operating, and maintaining modern engineering practices. Research and development, with a focus on local content application, are encouraged.

Departments

• Civil Engineering – Building the foundation of infrastructure through the design, construction, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and buildings.
• Mechanical Engineering – Driving innovation in machinery, energy systems, and manufacturing through dynamic mechanical solutions.
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering – Powering the future through expertise in electrical systems, circuit design, and modern communication technology.
• Chemical Engineering – Transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical processes, research, and sustainable practices.

Programmes Offered

ProgrammeDescriptionB.Eng.Bachelor of Engineering programs in various disciplinesPGDPostgraduate Diploma programs in engineeringM.Eng.Master of Engineering programsPh.D.Doctor of Philosophy programs in engineering

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• Credit level passes in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in five subjects including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and one other science subject, obtained in one or two sittings.
• OR GCE 'O' level or equivalent credit level passes in five subjects including Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and one other science subject, obtained in one or two sittings.

Direct Entry

• GCE 'A' level passes or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
• OR OND at the Upper Credit level.
• Candidates must also satisfy UME admission requirements.

History

• Date of Creation: 2000

Previous Deans

PeriodDean2001 – 2004Prof. G. C. Okechukwu2004 – 2011Engr. Dr. G. Chukwujekwu2011 – 2012Engr. Prof. P. N. Atanmo2012 – 2014Engr. Dr. C. B. Mbachu2014 – 2018Engr. Prof. I. E. Umeonyiagu2018 – 2020Engr. Prof. A. J. Atuchukwu2020 – 2023Engr. Prof. L. C. Eme2023 – PresentEngr. Prof. C. A. Nwabueze

Achievements

• In 2019, the faculty emerged first in the South East engineering contest and third in Nigeria in the final exercise.
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