List of Federal State and Private College of Education in Enugu State

 
Tertiary-level teacher training institutions play a pivotal role in shaping the educational workforce in Nigeria. In Enugu State, several colleges of education run by federal, state and private authorities prepare aspiring educators and lecturers across a wide range of disciplines. They offer pathways not only into classroom teaching but also into educational administration, vocational training and allied roles.
In this blog post, we will talk about the federal, state and private colleges of education in Enugu State giving a detailed description of each school listed.
##Federal
1. Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu:
Located at Eha-Amufu in Enugu State, this college was originally established in 1981 and later taken over by the Federal Government in 1993. The institution began with a modest enrolment, and over time grew in staff numbers and academic breadth. Its mission is to train teachers and education professionals, offering Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes as well as degree-level affiliations (for example with University of Nigeria, Nsukka). The programmes span subject-areas like English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Business Education and others.
One key advantage is its federal status, which often means broader national recognition and access for students from across Nigeria. However, it has faced infrastructure and accommodation challenges, such as limited staff housing, road access issues and water supply constraints.
The college now advertises degree-level admission for the 2024/2025 session, inviting candidates who scored 160 and above in the UTME.
Address: Eha-Amufu, Enugu State. (P.M.B details available on institution site.)

##State
2. Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu:
This institution is a state-owned college located at Abakaliki Road, Polo Park, G.R.A., Enugu. It was established by the Enugu State House of Assembly Law No. 2 of 11 April 2006, with the specific aim to train teachers in technical education fields while also offering more general academic teacher training.
The college offers NCE programmes, and through affiliation with major universities, provides degree options in areas like Computer Science Education, Business Education, English Language Education, Technical Education, Biology Education and others.
Distinctively, its focus includes technical and vocational education meaning it equips teachers not only for general classrooms but also for technical-vocational schools, industrial training institutes and similar settings. The institution continues to develop its staff, infrastructure and curriculum to meet both educational and industrial demands.
Contact details include Abakaliki Road, GRA Enugu; P.O. BOX 01793; telephone 0703 964 6833; email available on the college website.

##Private
3. Institute of Ecumenical Education (Thinkers Corner), Enugu:
This is a privately-owned institute in Enugu, affiliated with the Catholic Church and open to students of all backgrounds. Its address is Thinkers Corner, Enugu, Enugu State.
The institute offers certificate and diploma teacher-training programmes in areas like Computer & Physics Education, Integrated Science & Mathematics Education, Agricultural Science Education, Primary Education Studies, and related fields. Its smaller scale may allow for more focused interaction and niche-programme delivery.
Website and contact: info@ieceenugu.edu.ng
; telephone +234 913 283 9312.

4. OSISA Tech College of Education, Enugu:
Also a private college listed by the Federal Ministry of Education’s register of private colleges of education, this institution is located in Enugu State and specializes in technical and vocational teacher training. The technical emphasis makes it a choice for those intending to teach in industrial, technical, or STEM-oriented educational environments.

5. African Thinkers Community of Inquiry College of Education, Enugu:
Situated at 1 Coal City University Close, Independence Layout, Enugu, this private college offers teacher education programmes and is oriented toward research, community of inquiry pedagogy and development of reflective educators. Contact: 0803 262 0750 / 0803 340 0125.