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List of Universities in Nigeria | Federal, State

and Private
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 · By Olusegun · 127 comments

List of Universities in Nigeria (Federal Universities, State Universities and

Private Universities) accredited by the National Universities Commission
(NUC) of Nigeria.

This is a list of universities in Nigeria. For the purposes of this list, only
accredited and degree-granting universities are published.

The list contains Universities in Nigeria, including Universities of Technology,

higher education institutions, Universities of Agriculture and Universities of
Education and the courses offered by each of them.

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State Universities in Nigeria

Check This › List of Courses Offered By States Universities in Nigeria

S/N STATE UNIVERSITIES

1 Abia State University, Uturu

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2 Adamawa State University Mubi
3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba

4 Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

6 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

7 Bauchi State University, Gadau

8 Benue State University, Makurdi

9 Yobe State University, Damaturu

10 Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar

11 Delta State University Abraka

12 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

13 Ekiti State University

14 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu

15 Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe

16 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni

18 Imo State University, Owerri

19 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa

20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna

21 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil

22 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

23 Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba

24 Kwara State University, Ilorin

25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

26 Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa

27 Rivers State University

28 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye

29 Lagos State University, Ojo

30 Niger Delta University Yenagoa

31 Nasarawa State University Keffi

32 Plateau State University Bokkos

33 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode

34 Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina

35 Osun State University Osogbo

36 Taraba State University, Jalingo

37 Sokoto State University

38 Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano

39 Oyo State Technical University Ibadan

40 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

41 Edo State University Uzairue

42 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State

43 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State

44 Bornu State University, Maiduguri

45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta

46 Gombe State University of Science and Technology

47 Zamfara State University

48 Bayelsa Medical University

University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo

49
State

50 Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi

51 University of Delta, Agbor

52 Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro

53 Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba

Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti

54
State

55 Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin

56 Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu

57 Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto

58 Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno

59 University of Ilesa, Osun State

 60 Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. Oyo, Oyo State

61 Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education

62 Kogi State University, Kabba

63 Niger State University of Education, Minna

Private Universities in Nigeria

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S/N PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

1 Achievers University, Owo

2 Adeleke University, Ede

3 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State

4 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja

5 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan

6 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

7 Al-Qalam University, Katsina

8 American University of Nigeria, Yola

9 Augustine University

10 Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo

11 Baze University
12 Bells University of Technology, Otta

13 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

14 Bingham University, New Karu

15 Bowen University, Iwo

16 Caleb University, Lagos

17 Caritas University, Enugu

18 Chrisland University

19 Covenant University Ota

20 Crawford University Igbesa

21 Crescent University

22 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo

23 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin

24 Evangel University, Akaeze

25 Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo

26
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State

27 Gregory University, Uturu

28 Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun

29 Hezekiah University, Umudi

30 Igbinedion University Okada

31 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

32 Kings University, Ode Omu

33 Kwararafa University, Wukari

34 Landmark University, Omu-Aran.

35 Lead City University, Ibadan

36 Madonna University, Okija

37 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo

38 Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University

39 Mountain Top University

40 Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

41 Novena University, Ogume

42 Obong University, Obong Ntak

43 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State

44 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

45 Paul University, Awka – Anambra State

46 Redeemer’s University, Ede

47 Renaissance University, Enugu

48 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State

49 Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

50 Salem University, Lokoja

51 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.

52 Southwestern University, Oku Owa

53 Summit University, Offa

54 Tansian University, Umunya

55 University of Mkar, Mkar

56 Veritas University, Abuja

57 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State

58 Wesley University Ondo

59 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

60 Christopher University Mowe

61 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State

62 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State

63 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State

64 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State

65 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State

66 Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

67 Coal City University Enugu State

68 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State

69 Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State

70 Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo

71 PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt

72 Atiba University Oyo

73 Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos

74 Skyline University, Kano

75 Greenfield University, Kaduna

76 Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State

77 Trinity University Ogun State

78 Westland University Iwo, Osun State

79 Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State

80 Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

81 Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State

82 Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State

83 Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

84 Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

85 Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State

86 Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

87 NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State

88 Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State

89 James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State

90 Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State

91 Capital City University, Kano State

92 Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State

93 University of Offa, Kwara State

94 Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

95 Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State

96 Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja

97 Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State

98 Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

99 PEN Resource University, Gombe

100 Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno

101 Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State

102 Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano

103 Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

104 Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

105 Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State

106 Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

107 Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State

108 Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

109 European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT

110 NorthWest University Sokoto State

111 Rayhaan University, Kebbi

112 Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara

113 Sam Maris University, Ondo

114 Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State

115 Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State

116 Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State

117 PeaceLand University, Enugu State

118 Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State

119 Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State

120 Azman University, Kano State

121 Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State

122 Franco British International University, Kaduna State

123 Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja

124 Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.

125 British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State

126 Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State

127 Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja

128 Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State

129 Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State

130 Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State

131 University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state

132 Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State

133 Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State

134 Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State

135 The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State

136 Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State

137 Cosmopolitan University Abuja

138 Miva Open University, Abuja FCT

139 Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.

140 West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State

141 Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja

142 El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State

143 College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State

144 Jewel University, Gombe state

145 Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja

 146 Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos
State

147 Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State

Federal Universities in Nigeria

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S/N FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

2 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

3 Bayero University, Kano

4 Federal University Gashua, Yobe

5 Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

6 Federal University of Technology, Akure

7 Federal University of Technology, Minna

8 Federal University of Technology, Owerri

9 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State

10 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina

11 Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

12 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State

13 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State

14 Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State

15 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa

16 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State

17 Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State

18 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi

19 Federal University, Gusau Zamfara

20 Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike

21 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

22 National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos

23 Nigeria Police Academy Wudil

24 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna

25 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

26 Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

27 University of Abuja, Gwagwalada

28 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

29 University of Agriculture, Makurdi

30 University of Benin

31 University of Calabar

32 University of Ibadan
33 University of Ilorin

34 University of Jos

35 University of Lagos

36 University of Maiduguri

37 University of Nigeria, Nsukka

38 University of Port-Harcourt

39 University of Uyo

40 Usumanu Danfodiyo University

41 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State

42 Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

43 Nigerian Army University Biu

44 Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State

45 Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State

46 Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State

47 Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State

48 Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State

49 Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State

50 David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu

51 Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State

52 Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina

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Mnguershima grace Ikyoive JAN 6, 2024

What’s the best marketable course in Nigeria
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Sule Solomon JAN 4, 2024

Please which federal universities collect studying of marketing
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Akintola Qowiyat DEC 25, 2023

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CHIZOBA JUL 12, 2022

I need the list of public universities in south east Nigeria that offer
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Please help me with the information about Biology Education how many
Universities do offer it
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Anonymous MAR 25, 2022

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university Awka
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Vincimoore JAN 12, 2022

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Federal university pls!!!!
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 ILA ORANGUN FEB 4, 2022
Federal University Ila Orangun Osun state
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Anonymous FEB 21, 2022

Please, which University is it advisable to pick for
Applied Mathematics course?
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Anonymous DEC 12, 2021

Please which of the federal University’s is good for medicine and
surgery
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Ilesanmi Victoria MAR 1, 2022

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Olabode FEB 23, 2022

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tonia JUL 8, 2021

pls i want to know the university whose admission is still going on that i
can apply for. accounting, jamb:299
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Shehu shagari college of education sokoto
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Nneamaka Ikechukwu MAR 29, 2022

Please I want to study Mass communication which of the
university is good for it
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is accountacy offered in Federal university Lokoja? APR 21, 2021

Is Accountancy offered as a course in federal university, Lokoja?
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Pls which of the federal universities is best for psychology and
wot is the cut off mark
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