The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), Owerri, Imo State, is one of Nigeria’s leading universities dedicated to training professional educators, administrators, and technologists. The university offers a wide range of Degree, NCE, Direct Entry, Sandwich, and Remedial programmes across several faculties.
If you are planning to apply for the 2025/2026 academic session, this guide provides the complete list of available courses and the official admission requirements you must meet.
List of Courses Offered at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
Faculty of Arts
Programmes
B.A. (Ed.) Christian Religious Studies
B.A. (Ed.) Creative Arts Education
B.A. English Studies
B.A. (Ed.) English Studies
B.A. Fine and Applied Arts
B.A. (Ed.) French
B.A. (Ed.) History
B.A. History and Diplomatic Studies
B.A. (Ed.) Igbo
B.A. Linguistics
B.A. (Ed.) Music
Faculty of Education
Programmes
B.Ed Guidance and Counselling
B.Ed Educational Management
Faculty of Specialised Education
Programmes
B.Ed Adult and Continuing Education
B.Ed Early Childhood Education
B.Ed Primary Education
B.Ed Special Needs Education
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Programmes
B.Sc Economics
B.Sc (Ed.) Economics
B.Sc (Ed.) Geography
B.Sc Library and Information Science
B.Sc Political Science
B.Sc (Ed.) Political Science
B.Sc Sociology
B.Sc (Ed.) Social Studies
Faculty of Sciences
Programmes
B.Sc Biology
B.Sc (Ed.) Biology
B.Sc Chemistry
B.Sc (Ed.) Chemistry
B.Sc (Ed.) Computer Education
B.Sc (Ed.) Health Education
B.Sc (Ed.) Human Kinetics
B.Sc Information and Communication Technology
B.Sc (Ed.) Integrated Science
B.Sc Mathematics
B.Sc (Ed.) Mathematics
B.Sc Physics
B.Sc (Ed.) Physics
Faculty of Vocational and Technology Education
Programmes
B.Sc (Ed.) Accounting
B.Agriculture
B.Sc (Ed.) Agricultural Education
B.Sc (Ed.) Business Education
B.Sc (Ed.) Home Economics
B.Sc Industrial Technology
B.Tech (Ed.) Technology Education
Admission Requirements for 2025/2026
1. JAMB UTME Requirements
Degree Programmes: Minimum score of 140
Competitive courses (e.g. Education Biology): 160 and above
NCE Programmes: Minimum score of 100
Alvan Ikoku must be selected as first choice (or changed via JAMB CBT centre)
Correct JAMB subject combination for chosen course
2. O’Level Requirements
Minimum of five (5) credit passes
Must include English Language and Mathematics
Plus three relevant subjects
Results from WAEC, NECO, or GCE
Not more than two sittings
3. Post-UTME Screening
Participation in the Post-UTME screening (expected July–August 2025)
Screening fee: ₦2,000 (via Remita)
Required documents:
JAMB result slip
O’Level result(s)
Birth certificate
Local Government identification
Recent passport photograph (red background)
4. Age Requirement
Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of admission
5. Direct Entry (DE) Requirements
Minimum of:
8 points in NCE, or
Lower Credit in ND, or
Equivalent A’Level/JUPEB qualification
Must meet O’Level requirements
Purchase and complete the 2025 JAMB Direct Entry form
6. Sandwich and Remedial Programmes
Available for candidates who:
Score below 140 (Degree), or
Score below 100 (NCE)
Suitable for part-time learners and academic upgrading
Conclusion
The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri offers a rich blend of education-focused, science, arts, social science, and technology programmes designed to prepare students for teaching, administration, and industry roles. With flexible admission pathways through UTME, Direct Entry, Sandwich, and Remedial programmes, the university remains accessible to a wide range of applicants.
