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StateCollege of EducationDelta StateWarriDELSU AffiliationUNIBEN AffiliationIAUE AffiliationPre-NCE Approved

College of Education, WarriCourses, Portals & Admission Guide

Delta State, Nigeria
COEWA, COE Warri, Advanced Teachers College, Ihogbe

Quick Facts: COEWA Admission 2026

Does COEWA write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 100. Estimated school fees range from ₦45k to ₦80k, and the acceptance fee is ₦15,000. Verify all details on the official COEWA portal.

NELFUND Loan

Approved

JAMB Cut-Off

100+

The baseline JAMB UTME cut-off mark for the NCE programs is 100. However, for candidates applying for the Bachelor's Degree programs affiliated with UNIBEN, DELSU, or IAUE, a higher JAMB cut-off (typically ranging from 160 to 200 depending on the affiliate university) is strictly required.

Post-UTME Form

₦2,000

Est. Tuition

₦45k - ₦80k

As a Delta State government-owned institution, tuition is highly subsidized for indigenous students. NCE students generally pay between ₦45,000 and ₦60,000 per session. Degree students (affiliated with UNIBEN/DELSU/IAUE) pay slightly higher tuition (₦65,000 - ₦80,000) due to royalty and administrative fees tied to the partner universities. All payments must strictly run through the college portal.

Acceptance Fee

₦15,000

2nd Choice

Accepted

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Campuses & Locations

Main Campus

Airport Road / Edjeba, Warri South

About COEWA & Campus Life

The College of Education, Warri (COEWA) is a premier state-owned teacher-training institution located in the bustling commercial hub of Warri, Delta State. Originally established in 1979 in Benin City before relocating to Warri, the college operates a massive 27-hectare campus. Today, COE Warri is renowned for its vast array of NCE dual-major programs—particularly its unique regional language studies (Isoko, Izon, Itsekiri, Urhobo)—and its highly robust Bachelor's Degree tracks offered in affiliation with Delta State University (DELSU), the University of Benin (UNIBEN), and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE).

Situated near the NNPC housing complex in Edjeba, the campus provides a highly focused academic atmosphere perfectly balanced with the energetic culture of Warri. Students benefit from standardized vocational workshops, fully operational science laboratories, an active academic publishing unit, and subsidized on-campus hostels.

💡 Pro Tip: Admission into COE Warri is diverse and flexible. NCE applicants only require 4 O'Level credits (which must include Math and English). Be mindful of departmental rules: Computer Science requires a Physics credit, and English demands a Literature credit. If you don't have the required credits, you can enroll in their Pre-NCE remedial program using ordinary O'Level passes. If you are targeting the highly sought-after Degree programs, ensure your JAMB score aligns with the specific affiliate university (usually 160+ for DELSU/IAUE and up to 200 for UNIBEN).

COEWA Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)

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NCE candidates (Regular/Weekend) require at least four (4) O'Level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB) at max two sittings, strictly including English and Mathematics, with two relevant to the chosen course. TC II with 4 Merits/Credits is accepted (TC II referred is rejected). Departmental specifics: English/Theatre Arts demands a credit in Literature in English; Computer Science demands a credit in Physics; Agricultural Science requires a credit in Agric/Biology and at least a pass in Chemistry; Business Education requires credits in Economics/Commerce and Book-Keeping/Accounting.

Direct Entry Rules

Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking admission into the 200-Level Degree programs must hold a valid NCE or recognized National Diploma (ND) with a minimum of Merit/Lower Credit, in addition to meeting foundational O'Level requirements.

Post UTME Screening Format

The application process is fully digitized. Candidates must log onto the Smart City Portal (coewarri.deltasmartcitym.ng), select their desired program (NCE or Affiliate Degree), pay the required application fee online to generate a PIN, complete the form, and prepare their printed slips and original credentials for physical screening.

Frequently Asked Questions About COEWA Admission

What are the O'Level requirements for COE Warri?
For NCE programs, you need at least 4 credit passes including English and Mathematics. However, specific departments have strict rules: Computer Science requires a credit in Physics, Agricultural Science accepts a pass in Chemistry, and English/Theatre Arts requires a credit in Literature.
Does COE Warri offer a Pre-NCE program?
Yes. Candidates who do not meet the full NCE credit requirements can apply for the Pre-NCE program, provided they have at least 5 O'Level passes at two sittings or 4 passes at one sitting.
Is College of Education, Warri a degree-awarding institution?
Yes. COE Warri offers Bachelor's Degree programs in affiliation with three major universities: Delta State University (DELSU), University of Benin (UNIBEN), and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE).
What is the cut-off mark for COE Warri?
For the NCE programs, the cut-off mark is 100. For the affiliated Degree programs, candidates generally need a JAMB score between 160 and 200, depending on the specific affiliate university's guidelines.

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