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If you are considering admission into the Federal University of Education, Kontagora (FUEK), understanding the available courses and programmes is essential before registering for UTME, Direct Entry, or the Post UTME screening.
The FUEK Courses and Programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session are designed to produce highly qualified educators, researchers, administrators, and professionals equipped with modern teaching skills and practical knowledge.
FUEK Faculties and Programmes for 2025/2026
FUEK currently operates five faculties, each housing carefully selected degree programmes aligned with teacher education demands.
All programmes lead to the award of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or equivalent degree. Below is the full breakdown of courses, admission requirements, and UTME subject combinations for each faculty.
1. Faculty of Arts and Social Science Education
This is the largest faculty at FUEK, offering the widest range of programmes. It trains educators in the humanities, languages, social science disciplines, arts, and values education.
Graduates from this faculty are equipped to teach across secondary schools and educational institutions in Nigeria.
General Admission Requirement: Five O-level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, GCE or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, and relevant subject combinations, obtained in not more than two sittings.
Programme | O-level Requirements | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
Arabic Education | Arabic, English, Mathematics + 2 arts subjects | English, Arabic, one arts subject, any other subject |
Christian Religious Studies Education | CRK, English, Mathematics + 2 arts subjects | English, CRK, one arts subject, any other subject |
English Language Education | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any other 2 subjects |
French Language Education | French, English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, French, any two arts subjects |
Hausa Language Education | Hausa, English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, Hausa, any two arts subjects |
History Education | English, Mathematics, History/Government and 2 arts/social science subjects | English, History, one arts subject, any other subject |
Islamic Studies Education | Islamic Studies, English, Mathematics + 2 arts subjects | English, Islamic Studies, one arts subject, any other subject |
Language Arts and Communication | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any two subjects |
Yoruba Education | Yoruba, English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, Yoruba, any two arts subjects |
Creative Arts Education | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any two subjects |
Music Education | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any two subjects |
Economics Education | English, Mathematics, Economics and 2 relevant subjects | English, economics, and any two relevant subjects |
Geography Education | English, Mathematics, Geography and 2 relevant subjects | English, Geography, and any two relevant subjects |
Political Science Education | English, Mathematics, Government/History and 2 relevant subjects | English, Government, and any two relevant subjects |
Sustainable Development Studies | English, Mathematics, Economics and 2 relevant subjects | English, economics, and any two relevant subjects |
Entrepreneurship Education | English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce and 2 relevant subjects | English, Economics/Commerce, any two relevant subjects |
Social Studies and Civic Education | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any two subjects |
2. Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education is home to programmes focused on the administration, technology, and science of education itself.
Graduates are trained to work as educational administrators, school counsellors, technology integration specialists, and library professionals.
Programme | O-level Requirements | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
Educational Management | English, Mathematics, Economics and 2 relevant subjects | English, Economics, and any two relevant subjects |
Guidance and Counselling | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, one arts subject, any two subjects |
Educational Technology | English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry + Technical subjects | English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry + one relevant science subject |
Library and Information Science | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
3. Faculty of Science Education
This faculty trains teachers in the STEM fields. Science education at FUEK ensures that graduates can teach biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and health related subjects at the secondary school level and beyond.
General Requirement: Five O-level credits, including English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Programme | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|
Biology Education | English, Biology, and two science subjects |
Chemistry Education | English, Chemistry, and two science subjects |
Computer Science Education | English, Computer Science, and two science subjects |
Mathematics Education | English, Mathematics, and two science subjects |
Physics Education | English, Physics, and two science subjects |
Human Kinetics | English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
Health Education | English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
Integrated Science | English and three science subjects |
Environmental Education | English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
4. Faculty of Specialised Education
This faculty addresses the diverse needs of learners at different stages and with different learning requirements.
It covers early childhood care, primary education, adult literacy, and special needs education, all critical areas for achieving universal basic education in Nigeria.
Programme | O-level Requirements | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
Adult and Continuing Education | English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects | English, one Arts subject, and any two other subjects |
Early Childhood Education | English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects | English, one Arts subject, and any two other subjects |
Primary Education | English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects | English, one Arts subject, and any two other subjects |
Special Needs Education | English Language, Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects | English, Mathematics, and any two other subjects |
5. Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education
This faculty bridges education and vocational training, producing teachers who can deliver practical, skills based instruction in agriculture, business, home economics, and technology.
These graduates are essential for driving Nigeria's technical and vocational education (TVE) agenda.
Programme | O-level Requirements | UTME Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Education | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science + Physics/Economics/Home Economics/Foods and Nutrition | English, Chemistry, agricultural science/biology, and any other relevant subject |
Business Education | English, Mathematics and 3 relevant subjects | English, Mathematics, economics, and one relevant arts or social science subject |
Home Economics Education | English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Home Management/Foods and Nutrition, and one relevant subject | English, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, one relevant arts or social science subject |
Technology Education | English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry + Applied Electricity/Basic Electronics/Woodwork/Building/Metalwork/Technical Drawing | English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry + one relevant science subject |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are all FUEK courses accredited?
A: FUEK's programmes are approved to operate as part of the university's academic offerings. Candidates should always confirm the latest accreditation status of any programme through the university before applying.
Q: Does FUEK accept direct entry candidates?
A: Yes. Qualified direct entry candidates with NCE, ND, or relevant A-level qualifications may apply for admission into eligible programmes, provided they also meet the O-level requirements.
Q: Can I change my course after gaining admission into FUEK?
A: Yes. Eligible students may apply for a change of programme in accordance with the university's regulations, subject to meeting the admission requirements for the new programme and the availability of spaces.
Q: Can I apply for more than one course at FUEK?
A: No. Candidates are generally expected to apply for one programme during the admission process. However, qualified applicants may be considered for a change of programme if they do not meet the requirements for their initial choice.
Q: Can I study non education courses at FUEK?
A: No. FUEK is exclusively a university of education. All programmes are education focused, designed to produce skilled and qualified teachers.
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