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Universities Offering Education & English Language in Nigeria (2027)

148 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Education & English Language. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools148

States37

About Education & English Language

Education and English Language is a dynamic dual-discipline programme that equips students with both pedagogical skills and deep linguistic competence. Students explore the theories of teaching and learning alongside core areas of English studies, including literature, linguistics, phonology, and communication. The programme prepares graduates to function effectively across various professional settings in Nigeria. Career pathways include classroom teaching at secondary and tertiary levels, curriculum development, educational administration, and corporate communications or content creation roles. Graduates may also pursue careers in broadcasting and media. The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) remains the foremost professional regulatory body for education graduates, and registration is essential for those seeking formal teaching positions within Nigerian schools.

Abia (1 schools)

Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Akwa Ibom State College Of Edu, Afaha-Nsit (Affl To Uni Uyo), Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Federal University Of Education, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra StateUniversity
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Nwafor Orizu College Of Education, Nsugbe. (Affl To Unn), Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (2 schools)

Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi StateUniversity
College Of Education, Azare (Affliated To Unimaid), Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (3 schools)

Federal University Of Education, Pankshin, Plateau StateUniversity
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (3 schools)

Borno (5 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
Kashim Ibrahim College Of Education, Maiduguri , Borno State (Affl To Unimaid)University
Umar Ibn Ibrahim El-Kanemi Col Of Edu, Science And Tech, Bama, (Affl To Unimaid)University
University Of Maiduguri Sandwich Programme, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (4 schools)

Delta (6 schools)

Ebonyi (1 schools)

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (3 schools)

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo StateUniversity
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (3 schools)

College Of Education, Ikere Ekiti. (Affl To Univ Of Nigeria), Ekiti StateUniversity
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (6 schools)

FCT (2 schools)

University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity
Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Jigawa (2 schools)

Kaduna (5 schools)

Kano (8 schools)

Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Don Bosco Institute Of Philosophy, Ibadan, Oyo State (Affl To University Of Ibadan)University
Federal College Of Education, Kano, (Affl To Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria)University
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Sa'Adatu Rimi University Of Education, Kumbotso, Kano StateUniversity
Saadatu Rimi College Of Edu, Kumbotso, Kano State (Affl To Bayero Univ, Kano)University
Saadatu Rimi College Of Edu, Kumbotso, Kano State (Affl To Bayero Univ, Kano)University

Katsina (5 schools)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity
College Of Health Science And Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State (Affl To Kwasu)University
Federal College Of Education, Katsina, (Affl To Bayero Uni, Kano), Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (1 schools)

Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (6 schools)

Federal College Of Education, Okene, (Affl. To University Of Ibadan), Kogi StateUniversity
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Oyo State College Of Agriculture And Technology, Igboora, Oyo State (Affl To Funaab)University
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (11 schools)

Lagos (6 schools)

Adeniran Ogunsanya Col Of Edu, Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos (Affl To Ekiti State Univ)University
Lagos State University Of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos StateUniversity
Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
Michael Otedola Col Of Primary Educ. Epe, (Aff To Ui), Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (1 schools)

Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (5 schools)

Ogun (5 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal College Of Education, Abeokuta (Aff To University Of Ibadan), Ogun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Education, Kontagora, Niger StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo State (Degree)University
Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo State. (Affl To Oau, Ile-Ife)University
Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (7 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun StateUniversity
Osun State College Of Education, Ilesa, (Affl To Univ Of Ibadan), Osun StateUniversity
Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (7 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateOther
Emmanuel Alayande College Of Education, Oyo. (Aff To Eksu), Oyo StateUniversity
Federal College Of Educ. (Special), Oyo, Oyo State (Aff To Uni. Ibadan)University
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Mufutau Lanihun College Of Education, Ibadan, Aff To Adekunle Ajasin UniversityUniversity
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (6 schools)

Rivers (3 schools)

Sokoto (4 schools)

Shehu Shagari College Of Education, Sokoto State (Affl To Udu, Sokoto)University
Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Sultan Abubakar University Of Education, Tambuwal, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (3 schools)

College Of Education, Hong, Aff To Taraba State UniversityUniversity
College Of Education, Zing, (Affilated To Abu, Zaria), Taraba StateUniversity
Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (3 schools)

Federal College Of Education (Tech), Gusau, (Affl To Abu Zaria), Zamfara StateUniversity
Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity
Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Education & English Language in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 148 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Education & English Language.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Education & English Language?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Education & English Language?

Kwara has the most institutions offering Education & English Language in Nigeria.