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Full List of Universities in Nigeria (Federal, State and Private)

January 30, 2022

List of Universities in Nigeria. There are over 200 Universities in Nigeria, and they are divided into two categories: those that are accredited and those that are not. Institutions in Nigeria are listed in this article, which includes both federal and state universities as well as private universities that have been accredited by the National Accreditation Commission of Nigeria.

I will list them in categories (Federal Universities first, State Universities second, finally, private universities).

Click on each of the Universities to view more information about it.

You should keep in mind that all of the Nigerian universities listed on this page have been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. The following is a list of all the Nigerian universities that have been accredited.

List of Federal Universities in Nigeria

How many Federal Universities are in Nigeria? Currently we have forty three (43) Federal Universities in Nigeria (as at the time this post was published)

We shall continue to update this page in case of any changes.

SEE ALSO: Top 10 First Choice Universities in Nigeria

S/N NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)
2 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
3 Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT)
4 Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
5 The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
6 The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
7 The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
8 Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
9 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD )
10 Federal University, Dustin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA)
11 Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
12 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
13 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
14 Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI )
15 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)
16 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
17 Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
18 Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
19 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
20 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
21 Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)
22 Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA)
23 Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU)
24 The Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)
25 Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)
26 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU)
27 Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA)
28 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
29 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)
30 National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)
31 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
32 The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)
33 University of Benin (UNIBEN)
34 University of Ibadan (UI)
35 University of Calabar (UNICAL)
36 University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
37 University of Jos (UNIJOS)
38 University of Lagos (UNILAG)
39 The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
40 University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
41 University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
42 Usman Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
43 University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

List of State Universities in Nigeria

Just like the name suggests, State universities are Universities that are established, owned, funded and controlled by the state. Below is the list of all Accredited Nigerian State Universities.

How many state universities are in Nigeria? Currently we have forty eight (48) State Universities in Nigeria (as at the time this post was published)

We shall continue to update this page in case of any changes.

S/N NIGERIAN STATE UNIVERSITIES
1 Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
2 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)
3 Adamawa State University Mubi (ADSU)
4 Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo (AKSU)
5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
6 Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)
7 Bauchi State University, Gadau ( BASUG)
8 Bayelsa Medical University
9 Bornu State University, Maiduguri (BOSU)
10 Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar (CRUTECH)
11 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli (COOU)
12 Delta State University Abraka (DELSU)
13 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)
14 Ekiti State University (EKSU)
15 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
16 Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State (EPU)
17 Edo University Iyamo (EUI)
18 Gombe State University, Gombe (GSU)
19 Gombe State University of Science and Technology
20 Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
21 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
22 The Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni (IAUE)
23 Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)
24 Kebbi State University, Kebbi (KSUST)
25 Kogi State University Anyigba (KSU)
26 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil (KUST)
27 Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
28 Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
29 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
30 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
31 Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK)
32 Niger Delta University Yenagoa (NDU)
33 Northwest University Kano NWU
34 Oyo State Technical University Ibadan (Tech-U)
35 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU)
36 Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
37 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED)
38 Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
39 Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU)
40 River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
41 Sokoto State University (SSU)
42 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
43 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (TASUED)
44 Taraba State University, Jalingo (TASU)
45 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (UAT)
46 Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina (UMYU)
47 Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU)
48 Zamfara State University

Full List of Private Universities in Nigeria

These are types of Universities in Nigeria that are established, controlled, and funded by private individuals or groups with little to no interference from the government.

How many Private Universities are in Nigeria? Currently we have Seventy Eight (78) Private Universities in Nigeria (as at the time this post was published)

We shall continue to update this page in case of any changes.

S/N PRIVATE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
1 Adeleke University, Ede
2 Achievers University, Owo
3 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
4 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
5 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
6 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
7 Al-Qalam University, Katsina
8 American University of Nigeria, Yola
9 Augustine University
10 Baze University
11 Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
12 Bowen University, Iwo
13 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
14 Bingham University, New Karu
15 Bells University of Technology, Otta
16 Caritas University, Enugu
17 Caleb University, Lagos
18 Chrisland University
19 Crescent University
20 Crawford University Igbesa
21 Covenant University Ota
22 Evangel University, Akaeze
23 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
24 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
25 Fountain University, Oshogbo
26 Gregory University, Uturu
27 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
28 Hezekiah University, Umudi
29 Hallmark University
30 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
31 Igbinedion University Okada
32 Kwararafa University, Wukari
33 Kings University
34 Lead City University, Ibadan
35 Landmark University, Omu-Aran
36 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
37 Mountain Top University
38 Madonna University, Okija
39 Micheal & Cecilia University
40 Novena University, Ogun
41 Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
42 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
43 Obong University, Obong Ntak
44 Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
45 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
46 Redeemer’s University, Mowe
47 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
48 Ritman University
49 Renaissance University
50 Enugu. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
51 Salem University, Lokoja
52 Summit University
53 Southwestern University, Oku Owa
54 Tansian University, Umunya. University of Mkar, Mkar
55 Veritas University
56 Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
57 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
58 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
59 Christopher University Mowe
60 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
61 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
62 Coal City University Enugu State
63 Cn Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
64 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
65 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
66 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
67 Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
68 Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
69 Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
70 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
71 Atiba University Oyo
72 Greenfield University, Kaduna
73 PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
74 Skyline University, Kano
75 Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
76 Westland University Iwo, Osun State
77 Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
78 Trinity University Ogun State

Which University is the Best?

Now, you have seen all the universities in Nigeria. But, which one is the best among them.

Before such will be determined, there are several conditions to be considered. To see the current top universities in Nigeria, read this post.

Let’s here your thoughts below. Drop a comment and also share.

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