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Top 10 Best Universities of Education in Nigeria (2020)

best universities of education in Nigeria

In this article, we will look at the top 10 best universities of education in Nigeria.

best universities of education in Nigeria

Nigeria is so blessed with numerous universities, polytechnic and colleges of education.

In this article, we will look at the top 10 degree in education awarding universities in Nigeria.

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There are numerous colleges of education that are National certificate in Education(NCE) awarding institutions in Nigeria.

These colleges of education are affiliated with universities for students who want to pursue degree programmes in education.

It is worth noting that there are job opportunities for teachers in both private and public sectors.

There are also better chances for those that possess a degree in education to land a job.

So, without wasting so much of our time, let’s take a look at some of the top 10 best universities of education in Nigeria.

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Top 10 Best Universities of Education in Nigeria

1. Tai Solarin University of Education

This university makes our top-ranked university of education due to the fact that the school is the premier university of education in Nigeria.

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Beyond this, they have better ranked in the university ranking in Nigeria today.

Tai Solarin University of education also known as TASUED was formerly Tai Solarin College of Education.

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The university was established in 2005 after thorough consideration to have a specialized university of education in Nigeria just like we have the university of Agricultures and the University of Technologies.

We can also call the school, cojoined academic environment where both NCE and Degree students learn in the same environment.

TASUED is owned by government of Ogun State.

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2. Obafemi Awolowo University

Adeyemi College of Education is affiliated to Obafemi Awolowo university.

This means students pursuing a degree in education learn at the Adeyemi College of Education while their degree certificate is issued by Obafemi Awolowo University.

Adeyemi College of education was named after Revd. M.C Adeyemi who did a great job in educational development in Ondo State.

The school is one of the best colleges of education in Nigeria.

More so, Adeyemi College of Education was established in early 1964.

However, Obafemi Awolowo approved only 16 courses for degree programmes for Adeyemi College of Education.

Obafemi Awolowo University is located at Ile Ife, Osun State while Adeyemi College of Education is located at Ondo State for this reason the university management is at the top of converting the college to the university of education.

Meanwhile, looking at the standard of education in both the university and the affiliated college, this makes the university occupy the number two position in our ranking of best university of education in Nigeria.

3. Bayero University, Kano

Federal college of education, Katsina is affiliated to Bayero university, Kano.

Almost all the courses offered at the NCE level is also offered at degree level. Federal College of Education, Katsina is also called FCE Katsina or Katsina College.

Federal College of Education, Katsina was established in 1964 by the federal government.

According to the history of FCE katsina, the institution was established to proffer a lower degree in education (NCE) but with the help of its affiliation with Bayero University, the school now has numerous degree-holder graduates.

There tremendous growth in academics has made the school occupy one of the best universities of education in Nigeria

4. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka

Enugu State college of education is affiliated to Nnamdi Azikwe university, Awka.

Nnamdi Azikwe university is also called UNIZIK.

The school is a federal government-owned university.

Despite the fact that Enugu State college of education is affiliated to Nnamdi Azikwe University, the school also admits students to the education department which makes the school supernova educationist. No wonder their products are exceptional educationists.

Enugu State College of Education was established by the state government in 2006. The school is also known as ESCET.

After all been said about UNIZIK and ESCET.

UNIZIK only approved twenty-seven (27) degree programmes/ courses for ESCET.

However, UNIZIK is one of the best universities of education in Nigeria.

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5. University of Ibadan

Federal college of education Abeokuta is affiliated to University of Ibadan.

This is one of the best universities of education in Nigeria.

The federal college of education Abeokuta is located at Osiele, Abeokuta capital city of Ogun state. The college offers degree programmes through its affiliated University of Ibadan.

University of Ibadan approved almost all the courses offers at the federal college of Education, Abeokuta.

Students seeking admission through JAMB/UTME are expected to spend 4years while direct entry students spend 3years.

The school is one of the competitive colleges of education while the University of Ibadan is also one of the sought after universities in Nigeria. The university stands tall amidst universities in Nigeria proffering education programmes in Nigeria.

The University of Ibadan remain the fifth position among the best universities of education in Nigeria.

6. University of Jos

Federal College of Education, Pankshin is affiliated to university of Jos.

The Federal college of education, Pankshin is also known as FCE, Pankshin was established in 1974 as an advanced teachers college in Nigeria.

The University of Jos is one of the reputed universities in Nigeria.

Despite this fact, the college affiliated programme is one of the best innovative curricula that integrate entrepreneurs to all programs offers at the university.

The University of Jos makes one of our best universities of education in Nigeria.

7. Delta State University, Abraka

This is one of the state universities that make our list of best universities of education in Nigeria.

College of Education, Warri is affiliated to the Delta State University.

The two schools are owned by the state government of Delta state.

They’ve produced exceptional teachers, the schools provides conducive atmosphere for students to learn.

Nevertheless to say that the schools don’t joke with their education programmes.

This makes the school occupy a sit in our best universities of education in Nigeria.

8. Federal University of Technology, Minna

Federal college of education, Potiskum is affiliated to the Federal College of Education, Minna.

The Federal University of Technology, Minna through the dedicated school of science and technology education offers a degree in education technology. So far, The exceptional innovative science and technology programmes offered at the school make the school one of our best universities of education in Nigeria.

9. University of Nigeria, Nsuka, Enugu

College of education Ikere Ekiti is affiliated to the University of  Nigeria. The University of Nigeria also known as UNN.

There are several arguments that the school is the first university in Nigeria in the place of the University of Ibadan.

University of Nigeria, Nsuka was established in 1960 by the then president Nnamdi Azikwe. Ever since establishment, the institution has contributed tremendously towards academic development in Nigeria.

Moreover, the school has a lot of affiliated institutions among them is the college of education, Ikere Ekiti.

Looking at the American standard curricula set by the school and exceptional contribution of the school products, then, University of Nigeria is one of the best universities of education in Nigeria.

10. Alhamadu Bello University, Zaria

Federal College of Education, Kontagora, is affiliated to Alhamadu Bello University, Zaria.

The school has numerous affiliated colleges of education. The school is one of the reputed universities of education in Nigeria. The university degree in education certificate is well recognized in Nigeria and all around the whole world.

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Conclusion

The aforementioned universities are well recognised for educational programmes.

Our ranking of best universities of education in Nigeria is not based on importance, you can as well drop your thought at the comment section.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Thank you Mr. Ayanwale. The college has been granted to award degree in Education and its degree is well recognized.

  2. Good morning Mr adeyinka, you didn’t mention anything about UI sped (University of ibadan affiliated federal college of education Oyo special)

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