Federal College of Education, Obudu - FCE Obudu

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Federal College of Education, Obudu – FCE Obudu

Federal College of Education, Obudu commonly known as FCE Obudu or FCEOBUDU is a Federal Government-owned College of Education located in Obudu, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. The institution was established on 30th November 1982 by the Federal Government under the administration of President Shehu Shagari. Academic activities commenced in January 1983 with an initial student population of about 140 students. The college operates under the supervision of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and offers the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) alongside Degree programmes in affiliation with the University of Calabar (UNICAL). It also runs several academic schools including Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences, Vocational Education, and Education Foundations.

History of the Institution

Federal College of Education, Obudu was established on 30th November 1982 as a regular College of Education by the Federal Government of Nigeria during the administration of President Shehu Shagari. The institution began academic operations on 10th January 1983, starting with a small population of students and staff.

At inception, the college operated from a temporary site within Government Secondary School, Obudu before developing into a full campus structure. Over time, it expanded to include a second campus at Bebi in Obanliku Local Government Area, in addition to its main campus in Obudu.

Initially, the institution was affiliated with the University of Calabar for academic programmes. However, following Federal Government reforms under the Decree No. 4 of 1986, it gained full autonomous status along with other Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Since then, the institution has grown steadily in student population, academic programmes, and infrastructure, becoming one of the recognised Federal Colleges of Education in the South-South region of Nigeria.

Location

Federal College of Education, Obudu (FCE Obudu)
P.M.B. 1038, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria

Website: fceobudu.edu.ng
Student Portal: portal.fceobudu.edu.ng

Obudu is a town in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria, known for its educational institutions and proximity to the Obudu Mountain Resort.

List of Programmes Offered by Federal College of Education, Obudu

FCE Obudu offers NCE, Degree (UNICAL-affiliated), Sandwich, Part-Time, and Pre-NCE programmes across various schools and departments.

School of Sciences

Biology Education
Chemistry Education
Physics Education
Mathematics Education
Computer Science Education
Integrated Science Education
Agricultural Science Education

Economics Education
Political Science Education
Social Studies Education
Geography Education
Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
History Education
Theatre Arts Education

School of Languages

English Language Education
French Education
Hausa Education
Igbo Education

School of Vocational and Technical Education

Business Education
Home Economics
Agricultural Education
Technical Education

School of Early Childhood and Primary Education

Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE)
Primary Education Studies

School of Education / Foundations

Educational Psychology
Curriculum and Instruction
Guidance and Counselling
Educational Administration and Planning

Degree Programmes (Affiliation with University of Calabar)

B.Ed. English Education
B.Ed. Mathematics Education
B.Ed. Social Studies Education
B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
B.Ed. Agricultural Science Education
B.Ed. Business Education
B.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
B.Ed. Science Education

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Admission Requirements

NCE Regular Admission

Candidates seeking admission into FCE Obudu must have:

WAEC/NECO/GCE or equivalent with at least 4–5 credit passes
Credit passes in English Language and relevant subjects
JAMB UTME score meeting the institutional cut-off (usually 100 and above)
Correct subject combination for chosen course