University in Nigeria
Gyallesu, Zaria, Kaduna State
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The Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) is a federal university in Gyallesu, Zaria LGA, Kaduna State, dedicated to teacher education. It traces its origins to 1962 as the Northern Secondary Teachers' College, was administered for a period by Ahmadu Bello University's Institute of Education as the Advanced Teachers' College, became the Federal College of Education, Zaria in 1989 under the National Commission for Colleges of Education, and formally assumed university status in 2024. It describes itself as the first university of education in Zaria.
Its mission is to inspire, educate and empower future generations of educators through rigorous academic programmes, innovative teaching, research and community engagement, fostering a strong moral compass and exceptional teaching skills. Its vision is to be a globally recognised university of education, renowned for developing transformative educators. The university's philosophy is to impart knowledge to men and women of all races without distinction of race, religion or political ideology.
Academic work is organised in eight faculties:
Departments include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Health Education, Geography and Environmental Education (Science Education); Economics and Social Studies and Civic Education (Social Science Education); Islamic Studies (Arts Education); Hausa, Arabic, English, Igbo and French Language (Nigerian and Foreign Language); Agricultural Science, Business Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Home Economics and Entrepreneurship Education (Vocational and Technical Education); Primary Education, Early Childhood Education, Adult and Continuing Education and Special Needs Education (Specialized Education); and Foundation, General Studies, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology and Library and Information Science (General Education).
Learning support includes an online course platform for lecture notes, assignments and marks, an e-library through which students can search for and request books from the student portal and reach online journals, a micro-teaching laboratory for practising teaching techniques, computer laboratories and a computer lecture theatre, an ICT directorate, a CBT centre named for Amb. Ahmad Baba Jidda, business and vocational skills training, and an alumni directory. A part-time Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) is also offered alongside the degree programmes.
The university is led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Yahya Isa Bunkure. The first matriculation of students of the new university was held in Zaria in April 2026 for the 2025/2026 session.
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View scholarships for Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State →Admission is through JAMB UTME and Direct Entry, followed by screening at the academic unit.
Degree programmes: screening fee N2,000; acceptance fee N5,000; new student registration N68,500 for Sciences and N64,500 for Arts and Humanities. PDE: fresh registration fee N54,200; acceptance fee N5,000.
Main site: Gyallesu, Zaria LGA, Kaduna State. Facilities include computer laboratories, a computer lecture theatre, a micro-teaching laboratory, a library with e-library access and an accredited JAMB CBT centre named for Amb. Ahmad Baba Jidda.
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