Education programmes have a unique 2026 cycle context: JAMB announced that NCE, Education and Agriculture programmes can now be admitted without a UTME score under a revised policy. Candidates targeting Education should confirm the specific programme's waiver status before applying.
Courses in this category
Adult Education
EducationA four-year programme covering adult learning, community education and lifelong learning.
Early Childhood Education
EducationA four-year programme covering nursery and primary school teaching and child development.
Education and Biology
EducationA four-year programme combining Biology teaching with educational theory.
Education and Chemistry
EducationA four-year programme combining Chemistry teaching with educational theory.
Education and Economics
EducationA four-year programme combining Economics teaching with educational theory.
Education and English Language
EducationA four-year programme combining English teaching with educational theory.
Education and Geography
EducationA four-year programme combining Geography teaching with educational theory.
Education and History
EducationA four-year programme combining History teaching with educational theory.
Education and Mathematics
EducationA four-year programme combining Mathematics teaching with educational theory.
Education and Physics
EducationA four-year programme combining Physics teaching with educational theory.
Educational Management
EducationA four-year programme covering school leadership, education policy and administration.
Guidance and Counselling
EducationA four-year programme covering school counselling and educational psychology.
Physical and Health Education
EducationA four-year programme covering PE, sports science and health education.
Special Education
EducationA four-year programme covering inclusive education and teaching children with special needs.
Average cut-offs by course, 2026
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Top institutions for education courses
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Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across education programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.
Common questions
What is the average UTME cut-off for Education courses in 2026?
Across the 14 Education courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from the national minimum of 180 to the highest tier at the leading institutions. The average across the category sits at the national minimum.
Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Education for 2026?
The leading federal university runs the highest average cut-off for Education programmes in this guide at the top tier, followed by .
What subjects do I need for Education courses?
Subject combinations vary by course within the Education category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Check the specific course page for the required UTME and O'level subjects.
Are Education courses competitive in Nigeria?
Education programmes have a unique 2026 cycle context: JAMB announced that NCE, Education and Agriculture programmes can now be admitted without a UTME score under a revised policy. Candidates targeting Education should confirm the specific programme's waiver status before applying.