The Topfaith University Architecture cut off mark for 2027/2028 is, in practice, the JAMB national minimum of 150 for universities. Topfaith University, a private university in Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State, has not published a separate cut-off for Architecture: Topfaith’s admissions page does not print a number. It only asks candidates to meet the UTME cut-off in the relevant subjects. Topfaith got NUC approval to start Architecture from the 2023/2024 session and charges ₦2 million a session in tuition.
2027/2028 update: Topfaith cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
Below are the official position, a safe target score, JAMB’s subject lines (wider than many candidates expect), what Topfaith has published about screening, a worked example with the first-year bill, the CAPS steps and the programme itself.
Topfaith University Architecture cut off mark 2027/2028 at a glance
| Item | Position | Source or status |
|---|---|---|
| Topfaith’s own cut-off for Architecture | Not published | Topfaith admissions page (checked 3 November 2026) |
| JAMB minimum for universities | 150 | Official (JAMB policy meeting, 11 May 2026) |
| Safe target score | 170 to 195 | My advice, not a Topfaith rule |
| Course name on JAMB’s list for Topfaith | Architecture | Myschool reprint of JAMB’s course list |
| Course name on Topfaith’s own list | Architecture (listed under Computing and Applied Sciences) | Topfaith’s 2026/2027 fees page |
| UTME subjects | Physics, Mathematics + Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics | JAMB brochure (Myschool reprint); no Topfaith remark |
| Screening | Not published | Topfaith admissions page |
| NUC status | Approved from 2023/2024; no accreditation result yet | NUC accreditation results, 1990 to 2025 |
| Tuition, 2026/2027 freshers | ₦2,000,000 | Official fees page |
| Acceptance fee | ₦100,000 (non-refundable) | Official fees page |
| 2026/2027 admission deadline (private universities) | 30 November 2026 | JAMB, via NAN (11 May 2026) |
Is Architecture on JAMB’s list for Topfaith?
Yes. JAMB’s course list for Topfaith (Myschool reprint) has 24 course names, and Architecture is one of them. Topfaith’s 2026/2027 fees page also lists Architecture, at ₦2,000,000 a session for new students. So you can choose it on your JAMB profile and Topfaith can offer it to you on CAPS.
Two Topfaith programmes are missing from JAMB’s list, Medicine and Surgery and Cybersecurity, so the check is worth making for every course. Architecture is not affected.
Topfaith Architecture cut-off history
| Session | Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Not published | Topfaith figure for Architecture | Admissions page asks only for the UTME cut-off |
| 2026/2027 | No score given | Myschool reprint of Topfaith’s Post-UTME notice (20 May 2026) | Reprint |
| 2026/2027 | 150 | JAMB national minimum for universities | Official |
Topfaith has never printed a course-by-course cut-off in any notice I could find. Blogs that quote one for Architecture do not cite a Topfaith document, so treat 150 as the floor and your own score margin as the thing you control.
Safe target score for Architecture at Topfaith (my advice)
This is my judgement as an admissions adviser. Topfaith University does not publish merit lists or the lowest score it admitted, so the bands below are planning ranges.
| Your UTME score | My read for Architecture at Topfaith |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible for a university this session |
| 150 to 169 | Eligible. Admission is possible at a private university, but you have no margin |
| 170 to 194 | Comfortable for Architecture at Topfaith |
| 195 and above | Strong. You can also keep a federal or state university option open |
Architecture is a professional course that attracts strong applicants. For 2027 I would aim for 170 or more, ideally 195, with good credits in Mathematics and Physics.
UTME subject combination and O’level for Architecture at Topfaith
| Requirement | Architecture at Topfaith |
|---|---|
| UTME subjects (JAMB brochure) | Use of English plus Physics, Mathematics and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics |
| O’level (JAMB brochure) | Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one of Fine Art, Geography, Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics or a building or craft subject |
| Topfaith’s own O’level rule | Five SSCE credits including English Language and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings (Topfaith admissions page) |
| Special Topfaith remark on JAMB’s page | None listed |
| Awaiting result | Topfaith has not published a rule; upload results to CAPS as soon as they are out |
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory in the UTME. At O’level JAMB also names Chemistry, so a candidate without a Chemistry credit should check before applying.
Fine Art or Technical Drawing is a good fifth O’level subject, because it shows drawing ability that the course depends on.
Direct Entry into Architecture
JAMB’s brochure line for Direct Entry: two A-level passes chosen from Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts; JAMB also accepts an ND or HND at upper credit in a relevant field. Topfaith’s own rule: five O’level credits plus two A-level passes, an ND or HND at credit level, or a first degree (Topfaith admissions page). Register Direct Entry with JAMB, not only on the Topfaith portal; a DE offer still has to appear on CAPS.
How Topfaith screening works for Architecture
Topfaith’s admissions page lists the entry routes (UTME, Direct Entry and transfer) and says applicants must choose Topfaith as first choice. It does not describe a test, give a screening date or name a form fee, and the Myschool reprint of its 2026/2027 notice (20 May 2026) adds no format either. Apply at topfaith.edu.ng/application and follow the instructions the portal gives for your session.
Worked example for a Architecture candidate
With no published screening formula, the useful sums are your score margin and your first-year bill.
- Score margin: Ubokobong scored 186. 186 minus 150 = 36 marks above JAMB’s floor; 16 above my safe target of 170.
- O’level check: credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Technical Drawing meet JAMB’s line.
- Known first-year cost: tuition of ₦2,000,000 plus the ₦100,000 acceptance fee = ₦2,100,000, before accommodation, books and other charges that the fees page lists separately or not at all.
- What I would advise: he is above my target. He should ask Topfaith about accreditation and how the course leads to ARCON registration.
Admission odds for Architecture at Topfaith
Topfaith’s Architecture intake is likely small since the course is new. With 170 or more and the right credits, your chances are good.
- Choose Topfaith first: Topfaith’s admissions page makes first choice a condition.
- Upload O’level early: no university can give you admission on CAPS without your results there.
- Apply before the private-university deadline: JAMB set 30 November 2026 as the 2026/2027 deadline for private universities, so the 2026/2027 exercise runs until that date.
- Keep a second option: if you also hold a strong score, apply to a public university in the next cycle as well.
How to apply for Architecture at Topfaith, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: send NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN.
- Register the UTME with the right subjects: Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (or Geography or Fine Art), with Topfaith University as your first choice. If Topfaith was not your first choice, fix that with a JAMB change of institution before screening.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: do it at a JAMB-accredited centre as soon as your results are out. Check that the grades show correctly.
- Apply on the Topfaith portal: topfaith.edu.ng/application. Fill the form with the same names as on your JAMB and O’level records.
- Complete screening: follow the steps the Topfaith portal gives, since no format has been published.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, open Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS. Accept the offer and print your JAMB admission letter. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each CAPS status.
- Pay acceptance and register: the acceptance fee for freshers is ₦100,000 and is not refundable, so accept on CAPS first and pay only through the official channel.
Warning
Every genuine Topfaith offer shows on JAMB CAPS. Do not pay anyone who promises a Architecture place or a “slot” outside the official portal; admissions outside CAPS are illegal, as JAMB restated in May 2026.
Fees for Architecture at Topfaith
Topfaith’s 2026/2027 fees page lists Architecture tuition at ₦2,000,000 per session for 2026/2027 freshers, with a ₦100,000 acceptance fee. The page does not list an application or screening fee. Accommodation and other charges are not part of the tuition figure, so ask the bursary for the full first-year bill before you accept.
Studying Architecture at Topfaith
Topfaith’s fees page places Architecture in the Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences. In Nigeria the B.Sc. in Architecture usually runs for four years, and professional registration normally needs a further M.Sc. and practical experience. Topfaith has not published its own duration on the pages I checked.
About Topfaith University
Topfaith University is a private university at Mkpatak in Akwa Ibom State. It held its first matriculation in May 2022, and its 2026/2027 fees page lists 26 programmes across five faculties: Computing and Applied Sciences, Engineering, Law, Management and Social Sciences, and Medical Sciences. NUC’s results list shows 13 Topfaith programmes with Full accreditation. Tuition ranges from ₦1.8 million to ₦3.6 million a session, so the fee is often the deciding factor for families choosing between Topfaith and a public university.
What you study
- Architectural design studio from the first year
- Drawing, graphics and computer-aided design
- Building construction, materials and structures
- History and theory of architecture, including African architecture
- Environmental design, building services and site planning
Accreditation
Topfaith’s news post on NUC approval for Nursing Science, Mechatronics Engineering and other programmes names eight programmes approved from the 2023/2024 session: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical and Mechatronics Engineering, Architecture, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science and Public Health.
Architecture does not appear under Topfaith in NUC’s Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025, which is expected for a course that started in 2023/2024. Approval lets Topfaith admit students; accreditation comes after an NUC visit. I found no Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) record for Topfaith, so I list professional approval as not confirmed.
Careers
Architecture graduates work in design firms, construction and real estate companies, government planning and works departments, and as visualisers and project managers. Full practice as an architect needs ARCON registration after further study and experience.
Related Topfaith courses
- Topfaith University Civil Engineering cut-off mark and requirements
- Topfaith University Mechanical Engineering cut-off mark and requirements
- Topfaith University Physics with Electronics cut-off mark and requirements
- Topfaith University Mathematics cut-off mark and requirements
Before you register, read our guides to checking your JAMB result and JAMB change of course in case you need to adjust your choices.
Mistakes that cost Architecture applicants a place
- No Chemistry credit at O’level: JAMB’s general line names it for Architecture.
- Treating 150 as a guarantee: it only makes you eligible.
- O’level not on CAPS: without it, no offer can be made.
- Accepting on CAPS and stopping there: acceptance fee, clearance and registration at Topfaith are separate steps.
If you are writing the UTME again in 2027, read when JAMB 2027 registration starts and, if you chose another school, how to do a JAMB change of institution.
Topfaith University Architecture cut off mark 2027: frequently asked questions
What is the cut off mark for Architecture at Topfaith University? Topfaith has not published one, so JAMB’s 150 minimum applies. I would aim for 170 or more.
How much is Architecture at Topfaith? Topfaith’s 2026/2027 fees page lists ₦2,000,000 tuition per session for new students, plus a ₦100,000 acceptance fee.
Is Topfaith Architecture accredited? NUC approved it to start from 2023/2024, but it does not yet appear in NUC’s accreditation results, and ARCON approval is not confirmed.
Can I study Architecture at Topfaith without Fine Art? Yes. JAMB’s UTME line needs Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics, so Fine Art is optional.
Sources and updates
The national minimum of 150 and the 30 November 2026 private-university deadline come from JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (11 May 2026). The UTME, O’level and Direct Entry lines are from Myschool’s reprint of the JAMB brochure page for Architecture (checked 3 November 2026); the page lists no Topfaith remark. The course names JAMB carries for Topfaith are from Myschool’s JAMB course list for Topfaith. NUC statuses are from NUC’s Accreditation Results 1990 to 2025 (uploaded September 2026). Entry rules and the application link come from Topfaith’s admissions page; tuition and the ₦100,000 acceptance fee from its 2026/2027 fees page. The 2023/2024 approvals come from Topfaith’s news post on NUC approval for Nursing Science, Mechatronics Engineering and others. Checked on 3 November 2026. This page will be updated when Topfaith publishes a course cut-off for Architecture or a 2027/2028 notice.
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