University in Nigeria
Oyo, Oyo State
University profile
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo (EAUED) is a state-owned specialised university of education in Oyo, Oyo State, owned by the Oyo State Government. It grew out of the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, which traces its origin to St Andrew's College, founded in 1896, and it was converted to a university in December 2022. Its mission is to be the best specialised university of education in Africa, with a niche in integrated teaching and learning, advancement of knowledge through research and scholarship, and leadership in service and development.
The university trains teachers, administrators, supervisors, counsellors and other manpower for education, community service, industry and development. It operates from its main campus at Erelu Area, along the Ogbomoso-Oyo Express Road, Oyo, and has more than 8,400 students and over 597 staff in 31 departments.
Academic work is organised in five faculties: Arts Education, Science Education, Social Science Education, Specialised and Professional Education, and Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education. Arts Education covers Christian Religious Studies, Creative Arts Education, European Languages, History and International Studies, Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Linguistics and African Languages. Science Education covers Biology and Integrated Science, Chemistry, Data Science, Informatics and Computer Science, General Studies, Geography and Environmental Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Mathematics and Physics. Social Science Education covers Economics, Political Science, Social Studies and Civic Education, and Social Work, among others. Specialised and Professional Education covers Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling and Special Education, Primary and Early Childhood Education, Adult and Continuing Education, Educational Technology, and Library and Information Science. Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education covers Agricultural Science Education, Business and Entrepreneurship Education, Home Economics Education, Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies, and Technology and Engineering Education.
More than 50 full-time undergraduate programmes are offered, with B.Sc. (Ed.), B.A. (Ed.), B.Ed., B.Tech. (Ed.) and B.LIS. degrees as well as some non-education degrees such as B.Sc. Accounting, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Political Science, and B.A. English Language and Literary Studies. A one-year JUPEB programme prepares candidates for direct entry into 200 level, and a Yoruba Language Proficiency programme is also offered. Vocational and technical programmes combine theory with hands-on training in areas such as Building Technology, Electrical/Electronic Technology, Metal Work, Woodwork and Automobile Technology Education.
The university has an ICT facility, and an en-suite female hostel on the main campus where bed spaces cost N150,000 per session and are booked through the student portal. Every student registers at the University Health Centre and the University Library after paying fees. The National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited all 49 programmes presented in its November 2025 exercise, with 43 receiving full accreditation and six interim accreditation (letter of 7 April 2026). The first set of 2,600 students was matriculated at the first matriculation ceremony.
The Alumni Association awards N150,000 to each of the ten best-performing students (the first set received N1.5 million in total, with CGPAs between 4.31 and 4.69). In addition, a 1987 alumnus, the founder of SEAP Microfinance, announced full scholarships for the best five students across the five faculties.
Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund complete a disbursement form and submit it to the NELFUND Desk Officer at the university; enquiries go to [email protected].
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View scholarships for Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo →Applicants change their university choice to Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo on the JAMB portal. Only candidates who scored 150 or above in the 2026 UTME could register for Post-UTME screening. The minimum cut-off for each programme is set by the university. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by 30 September 2026 to be cleared for admission.
Five credits at one sitting in relevant O-Level subjects, or at least six credits in relevant subjects for candidates presenting two results (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB). Candidates should check the accepted matriculation subjects and the UTME subject combination and O-Level requirements for their chosen programme.
Registration for the 2026/2027 exercise ran from 3 August to 6 September 2026 on the admission portal, using the JAMB registration number as username and surname as initial password. A portal access fee of N2,000 is paid by card or bank transfer. Screening took place from 8 to 13 September 2026, followed by physical screening of shortlisted candidates. Candidates should provide valid email addresses and phone numbers.
NABTEB, WAEC and NECO results, Cambridge Advanced Level, NCE, OND, HND and degree certificates from recognised institutions are accepted for Direct Entry. Candidates upload their credentials during the online application.
A one-year programme leading to Direct Entry into 200 level. Applicants need at least five O-Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Shortlisted candidates are displayed on the admission portal and offers are made through JAMB. Admitted candidates accept admission on JAMB CAPS and pay the acceptance fee by the stated deadline, then pay school fees and register for courses on the student portal. School fees may be paid in one or two instalments as shown on the portal.
Admission Officer: [email protected], +234 703 929 7888 or +234 803 953 7727.
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