List of Universities in Nigeria | Federal, State and Private

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.

State Universities in Nigeria

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S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	YEAR EST.
1	Abia State University, Uturu	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	2000
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	2006
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	2004
11	Delta State University Abraka	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	2000
13	Ekiti State University	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	2004
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	2000
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	2006
23	Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	2008
27	Rivers State University	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	2000
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	2008
37	Sokoto State University	2009
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	2012
39	First Technical University Ibadan	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	2015
41	Edo State University Uzairue	2016
42	Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State	2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri	2016
45	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta	2017
46	Gombe State University of Science and Technology	2017
47	Zamfara State University	2018
48	Bayelsa Medical University	2019
49	University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State	2019
50	Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi	2020
51	University of Delta, Agbor	2021
52	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	2021
53	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba	2021
54	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State	2020
55	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
56	Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
57	Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto	2022
58	State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu	2022
59	University of Ilesa, Osun State	2022
60	Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo	2022
61	Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education	2023
62	Kogi State University, Kabba	2023
63	AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State	2023

Private Universities in Nigeria

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S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	YEAR EST.
1	Achievers University, Owo	2007
2	Adeleke University, Ede	2011
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State	2009
4	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	2005
5	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	2005
6	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	2005
7	American University of Nigeria, Yola	2003
8	Augustine University	2015
9	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	1999
10	Baze University	2011
11	Bells University of Technology, Otta	2005
12	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	2002
13	Bingham University, New Karu	2005
14	Bowen University, Iwo	2001
15	Caleb University, Lagos	2007
16	Caritas University, Enugu	2005
17	Chrisland University	2015
18	Covenant University Ota	2002
19	Crawford University Igbesa	2005
20	Crescent University	2005
21	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	2015
22	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	2012
23	Evangel University, Akaeze	2012
24	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	2007
25	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	2009
26	Gregory University, Uturu	2012
27	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	2015
28	Hezekiah University, Umudi	2015
29	Igbinedion University Okada	1999
30	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	2006
31	Kings University, Ode Omu	2015
32	Kwararafa University, Wukari	2005
33	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	2011
34	Lead City University, Ibadan	2005
35	Madonna University, Okija	1999
36	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	2012
37	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	2015
38	Mountain Top University	2015
39	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	2009
40	Novena University, Ogume	2005
41	Obong University, Obong Ntak	2007
42	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	2009
43	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	2002
44	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	2009
45	Redeemer’s University, Ede	2005
46	Renaissance University, Enugu	2005
47	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	2009
48	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	2015
49	Salem University, Lokoja	2007
50	Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State.	2011
51	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	2012
52	Summit University, Offa	2015
53	Tansian University, Umunya	2007
54	University of Mkar, Mkar	2005
55	Veritas University, Abuja	2007
56	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	2009
57	Wesley University Ondo	2007
58	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	2007
59	Christopher University Mowe	2015
60	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	2016
61	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	2016
62	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	2016
63	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	2016
64	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	2016
65	Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	2016
66	Coal City University Enugu State	2016
67	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	2016
68	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	2017
69	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	2017
70	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	2017
71	Atiba University Oyo	2017
72	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	2017
73	Skyline University, Kano	2018
74	Greenfield University, Kaduna	2019
75	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State	2019
76	Trinity University Ogun State	2019
77	Westland University Iwo, Osun State	2019
78	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State	2021
79	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State	2021
80	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State	2021
81	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State	2021
82	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State	2021
83	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State	2021
84	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State	2021
85	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State	2021
86	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State	2021
87	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State	2021
88	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State	2021
89	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State	2021
90	Capital City University, Kano State	2021
91	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State	2021
92	University of Offa, Kwara State	2021
93	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State	2021
94	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State	2021
95	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja	2021
96	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State	2021
97	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State	2021
98	North Eastern University, Gombe	2022
99	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno	2022
100	Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State	2022
101	Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano	2022
102	Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State	2022
103	Baba Ahmed University, Kano State	2022
104	Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State	2022
105	Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State	2022
106	Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State	2022
107	Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.	2022
108	European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT	2022
109	NorthWest University Sokoto State	2022
110	Rayhaan University, Kebbi	2023
111	Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara	2023
112	Sam Maris University, Ondo	2023
113	Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State	2023
114	Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State	2023
115	Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State	2023
116	PeaceLand University, Enugu State	2023
117	Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State	2023
118	Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State	2023
119	Azman University, Kano State	2023
120	Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State	2023
121	Franco British International University, Kaduna State	2023
122	Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja	2023
123	Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.	2023
124	British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State	2023
125	Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State	2023
126	Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja	2023
127	Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State	2023
128	Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State	2023
129	Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State	2023
130	University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state	2023
131	Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State	2023
132	Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State	2023
133	Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State	2023
134	The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State	2023
135	Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State	2023
136	Cosmopolitan University Abuja	2023
137	Miva Open University, Abuja FCT	2023
138	Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.	2023
139	West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State	2023
140	Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja	2023
141	El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State	2023
142	College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State	2023
143	Jewel University, Gombe state	2023
144	Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja	2023
145	Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State	2023
146	Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State	2023
147	Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State	2024
148	African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja	2024

Federal Universities in Nigeria

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S/N	FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES	YEAR EST.
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	2011
14	Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	1992
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	1988
29	Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi	1988
30	University of Benin	1970
31	University of Calabar	1975
32	University of Ibadan	1948
33	University of Ilorin	1975
34	University of Jos	1975
35	University of Lagos	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	1975
39	University of Uyo	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	1975
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State	2018
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	2018
43	Nigerian Army University Biu	2018
44	Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State	2020
45	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	2020
46	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State	2021
47	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State	2021
48	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State	2021
49	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State	2021
50	David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu	2022
51	Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State	2023
52	Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina	2022
53	African Aviation and Aerospace University	2023
54	National University of Science and Technology, Abuja	2023
55	Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa	2023
56	Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State	2023
57	Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina	2023
58	Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi	2023
59	Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State	2023
60	Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State	2023
61	Federal University of Education, Kano	2023
62	Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo	2023