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Universities Offering Early Childhood Education in Nigeria (2027)

50 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Early Childhood Education. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools50

States25

About Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education is a degree programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to nurture and educate children from birth through age eight. Students study child development theories, curriculum planning, classroom management, educational psychology, and inclusive education practices tailored to Nigeria's diverse learning environment. The programme also covers health, nutrition, and the socio-emotional needs of young learners. Graduates are well-positioned to build rewarding careers as preschool and nursery school teachers, curriculum developers, childcare centre administrators, and early childhood education consultants within government and NGO settings. Relevant professional bodies include the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), which regulates teaching practice nationwide, and graduates are strongly encouraged to obtain their teaching licence upon completion.

Abia (1 schools)

National Institute For Nigerian Languages, Aba, Aff To Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Yola, Adamawa State (Degree)University

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

Federal University Of Education, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Anambra (2 schools)

Bayelsa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Education, Pankshin, Plateau StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Delta (1 schools)

College Of Edu, Mosogar, Delta State Affl To Ignatius Ajuru Univ Of EducationUniversity

Edo (1 schools)

University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (2 schools)

Enugu (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State (Degree)University
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University Of Education, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity

Kano (4 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Federal University Of Education, Zaria, Kaduna StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Sa'Adatu Rimi University Of Education, Kumbotso, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (2 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Katsina, Katsina State (Degree)University
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (4 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Akoka, Lagos State (Degree)University
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
St. Augustine’S College Of Education, Akoka, Lagos, (Affl To Univ Of Ibadan)University
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (3 schools)

Ogun (3 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State (Degree)University
Federal University Of Education, Kontagora, Niger StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (1 schools)

Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (3 schools)

Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (4 schools)

Rivers (2 schools)

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Yobe (1 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech.), Potiskum, Yobe State (Degree)University

Zamfara (1 schools)

Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Early Childhood Education in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 50 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Early Childhood Education.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Early Childhood Education?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Early Childhood Education?

Kano has the most institutions offering Early Childhood Education in Nigeria.