Tai Solarin University Of Education (TASUED) Cut-Off Mark, Courses & School Fees For 2026
There’s only a small club of universities in Nigeria dedicated specifically to producing teachers and educators — and Tai Solarin University of Education sits proudly among them. Named after the fearless educationist and social critic Tai Solarin, this Ogun State institution has carved out a clear identity: it’s where future teachers, education administrators, and specialists in the teaching of every subject get trained. If education is your calling, TASUED was practically built for you.
This guide gives 2026 applicants the complete picture: the cut-off mark, departmental scores, the full course catalogue, a clear fee breakdown, and how to apply.
What TASUED Is All About
Tai Solarin University of Education, known as TASUED, is owned by the Ogun State Government and located in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, in Nigeria’s South-West. It was established in 2005, evolving from the former Tai Solarin College of Education, and it holds a special distinction — it’s one of Nigeria’s few specialised universities of education, dedicated primarily to training teachers and education professionals.
The university is named after Dr. Tai Solarin, the celebrated Nigerian educator, author, and human rights activist who founded the famous Mayflower School and was renowned for his fearless advocacy and unconventional approach to education. That legacy of bold, principled education runs through the university’s identity.
TASUED’s programmes are built around a “teaching” model — most degrees combine a subject specialisation with education, producing graduates equipped to teach that subject (for example, “Education and Biology” or “Education and Mathematics”). Beyond pure education courses, the university also offers some non-education degree programmes in the sciences, arts, management, and social sciences. It’s especially respected for producing well-trained teachers across every discipline.
For comparison with other South-West state universities, our Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) cut-off guide covers a fellow Ogun State institution, and the UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains the aggregate scoring TASUED and other state universities use.
TASUED’s 2026 Cut-Off Mark
TASUED set its general UTME cut-off at 150 for the 2026/2027 session, matching the national minimum approved at JAMB’s May 11, 2026 Policy Meeting. As a specialised education university focused on widening access to teacher training, TASUED keeps its baseline accessible — which is good news for candidates with moderate JAMB scores who want to enter the teaching profession.
The familiar caveat applies, though more gently here than at competitive multi-discipline schools: 150 makes you eligible, and while a handful of programmes (the non-education sciences, Computer Science, some social sciences) carry slightly higher benchmarks, the bulk of TASUED’s education-focused courses are realistically reachable at or near the baseline.
TASUED Departmental Cut-Off Marks For 2026 (Estimated)
The figures below reflect typical competitiveness. They’re estimates from past patterns and can shift slightly each session. Note that most courses here pair a subject with Education.
| Course/Department | Estimated JAMB Cut-Off | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Computer Science Education | 165 – 185 | Moderate |
| Educational Management | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Guidance and Counselling | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Education and Economics | 160 – 180 | Moderate |
| Education and Accounting | 160 – 180 | Moderate |
| Education and Business | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education and English | 160 – 180 | Moderate |
| Education and Mathematics | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education and Biology | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education and Chemistry | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Education and Physics | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Education and Geography | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Education and History | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Education and Political Science | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Education and Religious Studies | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Education and Yoruba | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Education and French | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Health Education | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Human Kinetics (Physical Education) | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Library and Information Science | 150 – 170 | Accessible |
| Early Childhood/Primary Education | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Special Education | 150 – 165 | Accessible |
| Adult and Non-Formal Education | 150 – 160 | Accessible |
| Economics (non-Ed) | 165 – 185 | Moderate |
| Accounting (non-Ed) | 170 – 195 | Moderate-high |
| Business Administration (non-Ed) | 165 – 185 | Moderate |
| Mass Communication | 175 – 200 | Moderate-high |
| Political Science (non-Ed) | 160 – 180 | Moderate |
| Sociology (non-Ed) | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
| Microbiology | 165 – 185 | Moderate |
| Biochemistry | 165 – 185 | Moderate |
| Mathematics (non-Ed) | 155 – 175 | Accessible |
If your score is in the 150–175 band — which fits most education applicants — almost the entire education catalogue is within reach. The slightly more competitive options are the non-education Accounting, Mass Communication, and Computer Science programmes, where 175+ helps.
TASUED sets final admission on an aggregate of UTME and Post-UTME, calculated as our UNIOSUN cut-off calculation guide explains.
Courses Offered At TASUED
TASUED’s catalogue is education-centred but broader than people expect. By college:
College of Specialised and Professional Education
- Educational Management
- Guidance and Counselling
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Special Education
- Curriculum Studies and Instructional Technology
- Educational Foundations
College of Science Education
- Education and Biology
- Education and Chemistry
- Education and Physics
- Education and Mathematics
- Education and Integrated Science
- Computer Science Education
- Health Education
- Human Kinetics (Physical Education)
College of Humanities Education / Arts Education
- Education and English
- Education and History
- Education and Religious Studies (Christian/Islamic)
- Education and Yoruba
- Education and French
- Library and Information Science
College of Social and Management Sciences Education
- Education and Economics
- Education and Accounting
- Education and Business
- Education and Political Science
- Education and Geography
- Education and Social Studies
Non-Education (Direct Degree) Programmes
- Computer Science
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Sociology
- English Language
- Geography
A Postgraduate School offers Masters and PhD programmes, naturally with deep strength in education and educational research.
The defining feature is clear: if you want to become a qualified teacher in any subject, TASUED offers a dedicated, professionally-focused path. The non-education programmes give flexibility for students who want the subject without the teaching qualification.
TASUED School Fees For 2026
As a state university focused on widening access to teacher training, TASUED’s fees are on the affordable side. The indigene versus non-indigene split applies, with Ogun State indigenes paying less.
Freshers (100 Level) — Tuition Per Session
| Programme Type | Ogun Indigene (₦) | Non-Indigene (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Education (Arts/Humanities) | ₦60,000 – ₦100,000 | ₦110,000 – ₦170,000 |
| Education (Science) | ₦75,000 – ₦120,000 | ₦130,000 – ₦190,000 |
| Education (Social/Management) | ₦70,000 – ₦110,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦180,000 |
| Non-Education Arts/Social Sciences | ₦80,000 – ₦130,000 | ₦140,000 – ₦210,000 |
| Non-Education Sciences | ₦95,000 – ₦150,000 | ₦160,000 – ₦240,000 |
| Computer Science | ₦110,000 – ₦170,000 | ₦180,000 – ₦260,000 |
| Mass Communication | ₦100,000 – ₦160,000 | ₦170,000 – ₦250,000 |
Returning Students (200 Level+) — Tuition Per Session
| Programme Type | Ogun Indigene (₦) | Non-Indigene (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Education (Arts/Humanities) | ₦45,000 – ₦80,000 | ₦90,000 – ₦140,000 |
| Education (Science) | ₦60,000 – ₦100,000 | ₦110,000 – ₦160,000 |
| Non-Education Arts/Social Sciences | ₦65,000 – ₦110,000 | ₦120,000 – ₦180,000 |
| Non-Education Sciences | ₦80,000 – ₦130,000 | ₦140,000 – ₦210,000 |
| Computer Science | ₦95,000 – ₦150,000 | ₦160,000 – ₦230,000 |
Fees run per session. TASUED’s affordability — especially for education programmes — reflects its public mission of training teachers. For the federal comparison, our UNILAG 100-level fees guide shows where a federal university lands; TASUED is higher than federal but moderate among state universities.
Other Costs At TASUED
| Item | Estimate (₦) |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee (freshers) | ₦25,000 – ₦50,000 |
| Post-UTME/screening fee | ₦2,000 – ₦3,500 |
| ICT/technology fee | ₦7,000 – ₦14,000 |
| Examination fee | ₦7,000 – ₦13,000 |
| Departmental/faculty dues | ₦4,000 – ₦10,000 |
| SUG dues | ₦2,000 – ₦4,000 |
| Hostel (per session) | ₦20,000 – ₦45,000 |
| Health/medical fee | ₦5,000 – ₦10,000 |
| ID card | ₦2,000 – ₦4,000 |
| Books & materials | ₦30,000 – ₦70,000 |
| Teaching practice costs (later years) | ₦10,000 – ₦25,000 |
| Feeding (monthly) | ₦25,000 – ₦55,000 |
A first-year indigene should budget around ₦200,000 – ₦380,000 for the first session, with non-indigenes somewhat higher. One TASUED-specific cost to note: teaching practice in later years (when you’re placed in schools to gain classroom experience) comes with its own modest expenses — a normal part of any education degree.
Admission Requirements And How To Apply
TASUED’s requirements follow the state-university template, with an education-focused flavour. A 2026 UTME score of at least 150 (a little higher for the competitive non-education courses), with TASUED as first choice. On O’Level, five credits in not more than two sittings including English and Maths, plus three subjects relevant to your course — for an education-subject combination, you’ll need credits in the subject you intend to teach (so “Education and Biology” needs a Biology credit, and so on).
TASUED runs a Post-UTME/screening exercise and is particularly welcoming to Direct Entry candidates with NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education) — a natural pathway given the university’s teacher-training focus — as well as IJMB, JUPEB, A-Levels, and ND qualifications.
The route: register and sit JAMB with TASUED first → clear the cut-off and apply for Post-UTME on the TASUED portal (tasued.edu.ng), paying the screening fee → sit the screening → check JAMB CAPS and the TASUED portal for your offer and accept it → pay the acceptance fee → settle session fees, register, sort accommodation, and resume.
Tips For TASUED Applicants
Because TASUED’s cut-off is accessible and its mission is widening teacher training, getting in is realistic for most prepared applicants — the smarter focus is matching your subject correctly and submitting a clean application. Make sure your O’Level credit lines up with the subject you want to teach (you can’t do “Education and Chemistry” without a Chemistry credit, for instance). If you’re eyeing the more competitive non-education Accounting, Mass Comm, or Computer Science, push toward 175+. List TASUED first; Ogun indigenes gain cheaper fees and catchment advantage. And here’s an honest point worth weighing: TASUED is built primarily for people who genuinely want to teach — if a teaching career isn’t your goal, the education-combined degrees may not be the best fit, and you’d want either the non-education programmes or a different university like OOU.
TASUED Accommodation
| Hostel Type | Per Session (₦) |
|---|---|
| Male hostels | ₦20,000 – ₦38,000 |
| Female hostels | ₦25,000 – ₦45,000 |
| Off-campus (Ijebu-Ode) | ₦90,000 – ₦250,000 yearly |
On-campus bed space is limited, so many students rent off-campus around Ijebu-Ode, where accommodation is reasonably affordable. The town is a calm, student-friendly environment well suited to focused study.
TASUED FAQs
Federal or state? State — owned by the Ogun State Government, established 2005, located in Ijebu-Ode.
What kind of university is TASUED? A specialised university of education — one of the few in Nigeria dedicated primarily to training teachers and education professionals. It’s named after the famous educator Dr. Tai Solarin.
2026 cut-off? 150 general, with the competitive non-education courses (Accounting, Mass Comm, Computer Science) requiring a bit more.
Can 150 get me in? Yes, for most education programmes. The competitive non-education courses want 175+.
Does TASUED offer non-teaching degrees? Yes — alongside its education-combined degrees, TASUED offers some direct (non-education) programmes in the sciences, arts, management and social sciences.
Is there a Post-UTME? Yes — a Post-UTME/screening exercise for eligible candidates.
Indigene vs non-indigene fees? Ogun indigenes pay considerably less than non-indigenes.
Does TASUED accept NCE holders? Yes — and it’s a natural fit. NCE holders are well suited to Direct Entry into TASUED’s education programmes.
Is hostel guaranteed? No — bed space is limited, but Ijebu-Ode off-campus housing is affordable.
What’s TASUED best known for? Producing well-trained teachers and education professionals across every subject, plus its legacy connection to the educator Tai Solarin.
Should I attend TASUED if I don’t want to teach? TASUED is built mainly for aspiring teachers. If teaching isn’t your goal, consider its non-education programmes or a conventional university instead.
Final Take
Tai Solarin University of Education occupies a meaningful niche in Nigerian higher education — a dedicated, affordable, accessible home for anyone who wants to become a qualified teacher or education professional. Named after a fearless educator, it carries a genuine sense of purpose, and for the right student that focus is exactly the point.
For 2026, the 150 cut-off keeps the door wide open, with only the competitive non-education courses pushing toward 175+. Budget around ₦200,000 – ₦380,000 for a first-year indigene, remembering the modest teaching-practice costs that come in later years. Match your O’Level credit to the subject you want to teach, list TASUED first, and — most importantly — be honest about whether teaching is genuinely your path, because that’s what TASUED does best. As always, verify the current cut-off marks, fees and Post-UTME dates on the official JAMB portal and the TASUED portal before applying, since the numbers shift each session.
If shaping young minds is your ambition, few Nigerian universities are as purpose-built for it as TASUED.
