List Of Nigerian Universities (Private, State, and Federal).

There are at least 200 universities in Nigeria, both accredited and non-accredited. I’ll be talking about the list of Nigerian universities here, including state, federal, and private institutions.

Please note that the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria has authorized each and every one of the Nigerian universities I’ve mentioned here. Federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria are all recognized.

List Of Private Universities In Nigeria.

A private university is a collection of institutions that are owned, supported, and managed by organizations, churches, or individuals who have little to no influence over the establishment of a traditional learning environment.

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
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	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
73	Atiba University Oyo
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
75	Skyline University, Kano
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
78	Trinity University Ogun State
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State
80	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
81	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
82	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
83	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
84	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
85	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
86	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
87	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
88	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
89	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
90	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
91	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
92	Capital City University, Kano State
93	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
94	University of Offa, Kwara State
95	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
96	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
97	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
98	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
99	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

List Of Federal Universities In Nigeria.

In Nigeria, federal universities are those that the federal government founded, funds, and owns. These many colleges can be found in all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. The list of all Nigerian federal universities may be found here.

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

List Of State Universities In Nigeria.

State universities in Nigeria are those that are located in each of the country’s 36 states and are privately owned and supported. The list of all accredited Nigerian state universities may be seen below.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1. How many universities are in Nigeria?

Ans: Nigeria currently has 79 Private universities, 43 Federal universities, and 52 State universities, according to the NUC (National Universities Commission).

Question 2. What is the name of Nigeria’s best university?

Ans: Click here to get a thorough list of all the greatest Nigerian universities and why they are the best.

Question 3. Which federal university in Nigeria is the most affordable?

Ans: Ahmadu Bello University (#27, 000), University of Ibadan (UI)(#30, 000), and many more.

Question 4. Which is Nigeria’s most beautiful university?

Ans: UNN, UniLag, Covenant University, Ahmadu Bello University, and many others

LAUTECH cut-off mark, courses and school fees for 2024/2025 admission

How to Print NYSC Call-up Letter for 2024 Batch A

Nigerian University Grading Scheme: A Comprehensive Overview 2024

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply