The Institute of Education and Professional Studies of Akwa Ibom State University invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into its Sandwich Programmes for the 2025/2026 Vacation Programmes. To be eligible, all applicants seeking admission into the B.Sc (Ed), B.A. (Ed), or B.Ed programmes must meet the University's matriculation requirements.

In addition to these general requirements, applicants must also satisfy the specific admission requirements for their chosen department and course, equivalent to those for a 3-year undergraduate degree programme. This includes possessing an N.C.E. or equivalent in two relevant teaching subjects at least at merit level, and the senior school certificate WASC/NECO/NABTEB, or General Certificate of Education ordinary level with passes in five relevant subjects at credit level, including mathematics and English language. Alternatively, applicants may hold a Teachers' Grade II Certificate with credit or merit in at least five relevant subjects, including English, or a pass at merit level in a relevant Diploma programme, provided the O/L requirements are satisfied.

The available programmes are B.Sc. (Ed) Biology Education, B.Sc. (Ed) Chemistry Education, B.Sc. (Ed) Physics Education, B.Sc. (Ed) Integrated Science Education, B.Sc. (Ed) Mathematics Education, B.A. (Ed) Religious Studies Education, B.A. (Ed) History Education, B.A. (Ed) English Education, B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education, B.Ed. Guidance and Counseling, and B.Ed. Social Studies Education.

To apply, candidates should visit the website, pay the application fee of ₦20,000, and follow the outlined steps: visit the website, click Register Now, select Sandwich, choose the Institute of Education and Professional Studies, enter their email address and basic details, and proceed to make the payment. After payment, applicants should complete the registration form, print a copy, and forward it along with their credentials to the specified address.

The Institute of Education and Professional Studies' Sandwich programmes are designed to take five contact periods (five years) and are mainly vacation programmes. The closing date for submission of completed application forms is July 17, 2026, with registration commencing on July 27, 2026, for successful applicants.