List of Universities in Nigeria | Federal, State and Private


List of Universities in Nigeria (Federal Universities, State Universities and Private Universities) accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.

Universities In 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.

State Universities in Nigeria

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S/N STATE UNIVERSITIES
1 Abia State University, Uturu
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
49 University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo 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
54 Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti 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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