Graduates of Aminu Kano College of Education celebrating at convocation
2025 / 2026 session

Admissions into AKCOE

Apply online for NCE, affiliated degree, diploma and postgraduate programmes. Track your application from submission through screening to matriculation.

Open programmes

Choose your course of study

NCE
NCE Islamic Studies
School of Arts & Social Sciences
3 years
NCE
NCE Hausa
School of Languages
3 years
NCE
NCE English Language
School of Languages
3 years
NCE
NCE Mathematics
School of Sciences
3 years
NCE
NCE Biology
School of Sciences
3 years
NCE
NCE Social Studies
School of Arts & Social Sciences
3 years
Degree
B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies — FUDMA affiliated
Affiliated Degree Programmes
4 years
Degree
B.A. (Ed) Hausa — FUDMA affiliated
Affiliated Degree Programmes
4 years
Diploma
Diploma in Mass Communication
School of Vocational & Professional Studies
2 years
Diploma
Diploma in Accountancy
School of Vocational & Professional Studies
2 years
PGDE
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
School of Education
1 year
Before you apply

Entry requirements

NCE (UTME)
  • Five O'Level credits including English
  • At least two teaching subjects
  • Valid UTME score with AKCOE as choice
NCE (Pre-NCE)
  • Minimum of three O'Level credits
  • Completion of the Pre-NCE programme
  • Departmental screening
Degree (FUDMA affiliated)
  • NCE with merit or five O'Level credits
  • Direct Entry / UTME as applicable
  • FUDMA affiliation requirements
PGDE
  • A first degree or HND from a recognised institution
  • NYSC discharge or exemption
  • Transcript from awarding institution
How it works

From application to matriculation

1
Application submitted

Your form has been received by the Admissions Office.

2
Document screening

Credentials and O'Level results are verified.

3
Departmental review

The department confirms subject combination and capacity.

4
Offer of provisional admission

An admission letter is generated for download.

5
Matriculation

Acceptance fee paid and a matriculation number issued.

Applications are open

Complete the online form in about ten minutes. You can save your progress and return later.