Official List of Courses Offered in Kwara State Colleges of Education for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in Kwara State Colleges of Education: Are you searching for a tertiary institution in the “State of Harmony” that offers Teacher Training and Degree Certification? If you are looking for “Kwara State College of Education,” you are likely targeting one of three distinct institutions.

Below is the official list of courses for each campus, categorised by their new status.

1. Kwara State University of Education (Formerly KWCOE Ilorin)

Located at Sawmill Area, Ilorin. This is the choice for students seeking a direct University Degree (B.Sc. Ed / B.A. Ed).

Science Education

• B.Sc. (Ed) Biology

• B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry

• B.Sc. (Ed) Physics

• B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics

• B.Sc. (Ed) Computer Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Integrated Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Human Kinetics & Health Education

Arts & Social Sciences Education

• B.A. (Ed) English Language

• B.A. (Ed) French

• B.A. (Ed) Yoruba

• B.A. (Ed) Arabic

• B.A. (Ed) Christian Religious Studies

• B.A. (Ed) Islamic Studies

• B.Sc. (Ed) Economics

• B.Sc. (Ed) Political Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Social Studies

• B.Sc. (Ed) Geography

Vocational & General Education

• B.Sc. (Ed) Agricultural Science

• B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education

• B.Ed. Educational Management

• B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling

• B.Ed. Early Childhood & Primary Education

2. Kwara State College of Education, Oro

Located along Ilorin-Omu Aran Road. This college still runs the NCE programme and Degree affiliations (Ekiti State University).

NCE Programmes (3 Years)

School of Languages

• English / French

• English / Yoruba

• English / Arabic

• French / Yoruba

• Arabic / Islamic Studies

School of Sciences

• Computer Science / Mathematics

• Computer Science / Physics

• Computer Science / Chemistry

• Biology / Chemistry

• Biology / Physics

• Mathematics / Physics

• Integrated Science (Double Major)

• Physical and Health Education (Double Major)

School of Arts & Social Sciences

• Economics / Social Studies

• Economics / Mathematics

• Political Science / Social Studies

• Christian Religious Studies / Economics

• Islamic Studies / Economics

• Social Studies (Double Major)

School of Vocational & Technical Education

• Agricultural Science (Double Major)

• Home Economics (Double Major)

• Business Education (Double Major)

• Fine and Applied Arts (Double Major)

3. Kwara State College of Education (Technical), Lafiagi

Located in Lafiagi, Edu LGA. This school is specialized for Science and Technical courses.

School of Technical Education

• Technical Education (Double Major) — Includes options in:

  • Automobile Technology

  • Building Technology

  • Electrical/Electronics Technology

  • Metal Work Technology

  • Wood Work Technology

School of Vocational Education

• Agricultural Science Education

• Business Education — Accounting & Secretarial Options

School of Science Education

• Computer Science / Mathematics

• Computer Science / Physics

• Integrated Science / Mathematics

• Integrated Science / Physics

• Biology / Integrated Science

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into any of these institutions, you need to understand the strategy:

1. The Cut-Off Mark Strategy

• For KWASUED (Ilorin): Since it is now a university, the cut-off mark is higher. You should target 160 – 180+ in JAMB.

• For Oro & Lafiagi (NCE): These colleges are admission-friendly. A JAMB score of 100+ is usually sufficient for NCE programmes.

2. O’Level Requirements

• Maths & English: You MUST have Credits in Mathematics and English Language.

• Subject Combo:

  • Technical/Science: Credit in Physics, Chemistry, and Technical Drawing.

  • Arts/Social Science: Credit in Government, Literature, or Economics.

3. Location Awareness

• Ilorin Campus: It is in the city center (Sawmill area). Accommodation is easy to find but can be competitive.

• Oro Campus: Located in a quieter town. It is perfect for students who want to focus without city distractions.

• Lafiagi Campus: This is in Edu LGA (Northern Kwara). It is a technical hub, ideal for students who want practical engineering skills.