Find the full list of accredited universities in Nigeria, including federal, state, and private institutions approved by the NUC. Stay updated with the latest schools.
This article shows the full list of universities in Nigeria that are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The list includes Federal, State, and Private Universities.
Nigeria has many universities known for good education. There are more than 250 universities, including public and private ones. These universities offer different courses for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in many subjects.
Students can study different fields like Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Humanities.
These universities give many chances for students who want to do undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
See the full list of approved universities in Nigeria below.
List of Universities in Nigeria
Below is the latest list of all federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria.
This list will be updated when the National Universities Commission (NUC) approves a new university.
Federal Universities in Nigeria
Here is a list of all the federal universities in Nigeria:
| 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 Agriculture, Umudike |
| 21 | Modibbo Adama University |
| 22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja |
| 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 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, 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 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto |
| 41 | Nigerian Maritime University, Delta State |
| 42 | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna |
| 43 | Nigerian Army University, Biu |
| 44 | Federal University of Health Sciences, 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, Delta State |
| 52 | Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina |
| 53 | African Aviation and Aerospace University |
| 54 | National University of Science and Technology, Abuja |
| 55 | Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa |
| 56 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State |
| 57 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina |
| 58 | Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi |
| 59 | Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State |
| 60 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State |
| 61 | Federal University of Education, Kano |
| 62 | Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo |
State Universities in Nigeria
Below is the list of state universities in Nigeria.
| 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 University, Gombe |
| 16 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai |
| 17 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education |
| 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 | First 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 | Borno 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 |
| 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 |
| 55 | Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin |
| 56 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu |
| 57 | Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto |
| 58 | State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu |
| 59 | University of Ilesa, Osun State |
| 60 | Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo |
| 61 | Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education |
| 62 | Kogi State University, Kabba |
| 63 | AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State |
Private Universities in Nigeria
Below is the list of private universities in Nigeria.
| S/N | Private Universities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achievers University, Owo |
| 2 | Adeleke University, Ede |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 4 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan |
| 5 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin |
| 6 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina |
| 7 | American University of Nigeria, Yola |
| 8 | Augustine University |
| 9 | Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo |
| 10 | Baze University |
| 11 | Bells University of Technology, Otta |
| 12 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City |
| 13 | Bingham University, New Karu |
| 14 | Bowen University, Iwo |
| 15 | Caleb University, Lagos |
| 16 | Caritas University, Enugu |
| 17 | Chrisland University |
| 18 | Covenant University, Ota |
| 19 | Crawford University, Igbesa |
| 20 | Crescent University |
| 21 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo |
| 22 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin |
| 23 | Evangel University, Akaeze |
| 24 | Fountain University, Oshogbo |
| 25 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State |
| 26 | Gregory University, Uturu |
| 27 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun |
| 28 | Hezekiah University, Umudi |
| 29 | Igbinedion University, Okada |
| 30 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji |
| 31 | Kings University, Ode Omu |
| 32 | Kwararafa University, Wukari |
| 33 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran |
| 34 | Lead City University, Ibadan |
| 35 | Madonna University, Okija |
| 36 | McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo |
| 37 | Michael & Cecilia Ibru University |
| 38 | Mountain Top University |
| 39 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja |
| 40 | Novena University, Ogume |
| 41 | Obong University, Obong Ntak |
| 42 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State |
| 43 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos |
| 44 | Paul University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 45 | Redeemer’s University, Ede |
| 46 | Renaissance University, Enugu |
| 47 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State |
| 48 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom |
| 49 | Salem University, Lokoja |
| 50 | Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State |
| 51 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa |
| 52 | Summit University, Offa |
| 53 | Tansian University, Umunya |
| 54 | University of Mkar, Mkar |
| 55 | Veritas University, Abuja |
| 56 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State |
| 57 | Wesley University, Ondo |
| 58 | Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State |
| 59 | Christopher University, Mowe |
| 60 | Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 61 | Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State |
| 62 | Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 63 | Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State |
| 64 | Arthur Javis University, Akpoyubo, Cross River State |
| 65 | Ojaja University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State |
| 66 | Coal City University, Enugu State |
| 67 | Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State |
| 68 | Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State |
| 69 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo |
| 70 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt |
| 71 | Atiba University, Oyo |
| 72 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin |
| 73 | Skyline University, Kano |
| 74 | Greenfield University, Kaduna |
| 75 | Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 76 | Trinity University, Ogun State |
| 77 | Westland University, Iwo, Osun State |
| 78 | Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State |
| 79 | Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State |
| 80 | Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State |
| 81 | Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State |
| 82 | Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State |
| 83 | Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State |
| 84 | Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State |
| 85 | Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State |
| 86 | NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State |
| 87 | Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State |
| 88 | James Hope University, Lagos State |
| 89 | Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State |
| 90 | Capital City University, Kano State |
| 91 | Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State |
| 92 | University of Offa, Kwara State |
| 93 | Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State |
| 94 | Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State |
| 95 | Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja |
| 96 | Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State |
| 97 | Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State |
| 98 | North Eastern University, Gombe |
| 99 | Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno |
| 100 | Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State |
| 101 | Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano |
| 102 | Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State |
| 103 | Baba Ahmed University, Kano State |
| 104 | Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology |
| 105 | Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State |
| 106 | Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra State |
| 107 | Newgate University, Minna, Niger State |
| 108 | European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT |
| 109 | NorthWest University, Sokoto State |
| 110 | Rayhaan University, Kebbi |
| 111 | Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara |
| 112 | Sam Maris University, Ondo |
| 113 | Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State |
| 114 | Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State |
| 115 | Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State |
| 116 | PeaceLand University, Enugu State |
| 117 | Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State |
| 118 | Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State |
| 119 | Azman University, Kano State |
| 120 | Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State |
| 121 | Franco British International University, Kaduna State |
| 122 | Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja |
| 123 | Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope Ijebu |
| 124 | British Canadian University, Obufu, Cross River State |
These universities are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many universities are in Nigeria?
- There are over 250 universities in Nigeria.
- Where can I find an updated list of accredited universities?
- You can check the National Universities Commission (NUC) website.
- What are examples of federal universities in Nigeria?
- Examples include the University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, and Ahmadu Bello University.
- What distinguishes state universities from federal universities?
- State universities are funded by state governments, while federal universities are funded by the federal government.
- Are all private universities in Nigeria accredited?
- No, only those approved by the NUC are accredited.
- What universities are renowned for Medicine in Nigeria?
- The University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Lagos are well known for Medicine.
