Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, through its Institute of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education, has opened applications for its Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The PGDE programme runs for two semesters only and is designed for graduates without formal teaching qualifications who want to qualify for registration and Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQEs) with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
Who Can Apply for the OAUSTECH PGDE?
The programme is open to prospective teachers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary education levels holding any of the following qualifications:
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. / B.Sc.)
- Master's Degree (M.A. / M.Sc. / MPA / MBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
TRCN Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) Registration Fees
OAUSTECH also serves as an official registration centre for the TRCN Professional Qualifying Examinations. The TRCN exam fees by category are:
| Qualification Category | TRCN Exam Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| NCE | ₦7,500 |
| HND / B.A. / B.Ed. / B.Sc. | ₦9,500 |
| M.A. / M.Ed. / M.Sc. / MPA / MBA | ₦11,500 |
| Ph.D. / DBA | ₦13,500 |
PGDE Application Fee and Portal
- PGDE Application Form Fee: ₦20,000 only
- Application Portal: Apply online at spgs.oaustech.edu.ng/portal
- Enquiries: Call 08069184017 or 08073280572
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