Colleges and Universities Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Education in Nigeria

  • Course Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Education(PGDE)
  • Major Subject: PGDE
  • Course Category: Post Graduate Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Postgraduate Diploma in Education

  • Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina, Katsina  
    Course entry requirements:
    -Graduates of recognized Universities;
    -Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas;
    -Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) without Education obtained at Credit level with a three years relevant postgraduate experience;
    -Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate and Senate of the University.
    -Candidates with Third Class degree in areas other than Education can be considered after three years relevant postgraduate experience. Those in the Education may be considered in their area of specialization;
    -All candidates shall be subjected to a selection process.

    Course duration: 2-4 Semesters
  • Akwa Ibom State University Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot  
    Course entry requirements:
    (a) SSC or its equivalent with credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
    (b) Bachelor’s degree in any field of specialization with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognized University.
    (c) Higher National Diploma (HND) in Education with a minimum of Credit Level in any of the teaching Subjects.
    (d) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) at Credit Level in any field of specialization with 3 years relevant post-qualification experience may be considered for admission. (e) Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in any area of specialization, with three years relevant post-qualification experience, may be considered for admission.
  • Tai Solarin University of Education Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode  
    Course entry requirements:
    -Candidates seeking admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme should possess a minimum of Third Class in the Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of Lower Credit at the Higher National Diploma (HND).

    -First Degree holders irrespective of class of degree who are currently teaching or intend to take teaching as a profession.

    -HND graduates irrespective of class of grade who are currently teaching or intend to take teaching as profession.

    Course duration:
    (i) Full time-12 Months
    (ii) Part time-24 Months
  • Lagos State University Lagos State University, Lagos  
    Course entry requirements:
    a. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree of Lagos State University or other Universities recognized by the Senate.
    b. Candidates with Higher National Diploma (not below Lower Credit) from recognized polytechnics or equivalents.
    c. All candidates must possess at least five (5) credits at the Ordinary Level (G.C.E, WASC, NECO) at not more than two (2) sittings or Grade II Teacher’s Certificate in related subjects.

    Course duration: Minimum of 2 semesters and maximum of 4 semesters.
  • Kwara State University Kwara State University, Malete  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
    (ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
    (iii) Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
    In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
  • Adamawa State University Adamawa State University, Mubi  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Possession of a first degree not less than third class from a recognized University or
    (ii) Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Lower Credit in related field of study, from a Polytechnic or any recognized institution.
    (iii) Possession of a minimum of 5 O’level Credits in related subjects, including Mathematics and English
  • Benue State University Benue State University, Makurdi  
    Course entry requirements:
    B.Ed. B.Sc (Ed), B.A (Ed) or related discipline with a 2nd Class Lower Division from Benue State University or any University
    recongised by the Senate of this University.
  • University of Jos University of Jos, Jos  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    -Candidate must possess the Higher National Diploma (HND) or its or its equivalent in Science, Technology, or Business discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Ambrose Alli University Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma  
    Course entry requirements:
    A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a first degree classification acceptable to Senate.
  • Gombe State University Gombe State University, Gombe  
    Admission criteria:
    -Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree or HND at Credit level.
  • Enugu State College of Education(Technical) Enugu State College of Education(Technical), Enugu  
    Course duration:
    -1 year-Full time
    -18 months-Part time
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University Olabisi Onabanjo University, Iwoye  
    Mode of study: Full Time and Part Time
  • University of Ibadan University of Ibadan, Ibadan  
    Mode of study: Full time
  • Yusuf Maitama Sule University Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano  
  • Yobe State University Yobe State University, Damaturu  
  • Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ihiala  
  • Osun State University Osun State University, Osogbo  
  • Ekiti State University Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti  
  • Veritas University Veritas University, Bwari  
  • Al-Hikmah University Al-Hikmah University, Adewole  
  • Yusuf Maitama Sule University Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano  
  • Modibbo Adama University of Technology Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola  
  • Mewar International University Mewar International University, Masaka  
  • Niger State College of Education, Minna Niger State College of Education, Minna, Minna  
  • University of Uyo University of Uyo, Uyo  
  • Nasarawa State University Nasarawa State University, Keffi  
  • University of Benin University of Benin, Benin City  
  • Taraba State University Taraba State University, Jalingo  
  • Godfrey Okoye University Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu  
  • Federal University, Dutsin-Ma Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina  
  • Cross River University of Technology Cross River University of Technology, Calabar  
  • National Open University of Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos  
  • Bayero University Bayero University, Kano  
  • Benson Idahosa University Benson Idahosa University, Benin City  




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