List of All Universities in Nigeria

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Nigeria's higher education system aims to further develop, sustain, and advance the skills and leadership of Nigeria’s next generations through a strong, world-class, higher education sector. In pursuit of a strong higher education sector, the Nigerian government collaborates with Nigerian universities and provides local and global resources.

Nigeria is organized into 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. As a result of the oil boom years of the 1970s, the tertiary level of education was expanded to reach every sub-region of Nigeria.

The federal and state governments were previously the only bodies licensed to operate universities. NUC had promised to keep Nigerians abreast of approved universities so that they do not fall for scammers and other unscrupulous elements. The country has a number of illegal tertiary institutions swindling uninformed citizens with the claim of running accredited courses.

Below is a comprehensive list of universities in Nigeria, categorized by ownership:

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Federal Universities

Federal Universities are owned and operated by the federal government of Nigeria.

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  1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (Prof.)
  2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Prof.)
  3. Bayero University, Kano (Prof.)
  4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe (Prof.)
  5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (Prof.)
  6. Federal University of Technology, Akure (Prof.)
  7. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (Prof. Chigozie C.)
  8. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (Prof.)
  9. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (Prof.)
  10. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (Prof.)
  11. Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (Prof.)
  12. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (Prof.)
  13. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (Prof.)
  14. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (Prof.)
  15. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (Prof.)
  16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Professor Joseph E.)
  17. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (Prof.)
  18. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Professor O. B.)
  19. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (Prof. Isaac N.)
  20. University of Benin (Prof.)
  21. University of Calabar (Prof.)
  22. University of Ilorin (Prof. Wahab O.)
  23. University of Jos (Prof.)
  24. University of Lagos (Prof.)
  25. University of Maiduguri (Professor Ibrahim A.)
  26. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Professor Benjamin C.)
  27. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (Professor Abdullahi Audu)
  28. Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (Prof.)
  29. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (Prof.)
  30. Nigerian Army University Biu (Lawan B.)
  31. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State (Prof.)
  32. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (Prof.)
  33. David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu (Prof.)
  34. Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State (Prof.)
  35. Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina (Prof.)
  36. African Aviation and Aerospace University (Prof.)
  37. National University of Science and Technology, Abuja (Prof. J. E.)
  38. Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa (Prof. Reginald I.)
  39. Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State (Prof.)
  40. Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina (Prof.)
  41. Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (Prof. Bitrus D.)
  42. Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (Dr.)
  43. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State (Prof. Stella N.)
  44. Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano (Dr.)
  45. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo (Dr. Samuel A.)
  46. Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State (VC Dr. Christiana F.)
  47. Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode (Prof.)
  48. Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa (Prof. Reginald I.)
  49. Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State (Prof.)
  50. Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina (Prof.)
  51. Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (Prof. Bitrus D.)

State Universities

State Universities are owned and operated by the state governments of Nigeria.

  1. Abia State University, Uturu (Prof. Onyemachi M.)
  2. Adamawa State University Mubi (Dr. Stephen a.)
  3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (Prof. Olugbenga E.)
  4. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (Prof. Nse U.)
  5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (Prof.)
  6. Bauchi State University, Gadau (Prof. Ezzildin M.)
  7. Benue State University, Makurdi (Prof. Charity A.)
  8. Yobe State University, Damaturu (Prof.)
  9. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar (Prof.)
  10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (Professor Chigozie N.)
  11. Ekiti State University (Prof. Edward O.)
  12. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (Prof.)
  13. Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe (Prof.)
  14. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (Prof.)
  15. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni (Prof. Prof.)
  16. Imo State University, Owerri (Prof. B.E.B.)
  17. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (Prof.)
  18. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (Prof.)
  19. Kogi State University Anyigba (Professor Hassan S.)
  20. Kwara State University, Ilorin (Professor A.)
  21. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (Prof.)
  22. Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (Prof.)
  23. Rivers State University (Prof. Nlerum S.)
  24. Lagos State University, Ojo (Prof.)
  25. Niger Delta University Yenagoa (Prof.)
  26. Nasarawa State University Keffi (Prof.)
  27. Plateau State University Bokkos (Prof.)
  28. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode (Prof.)
  29. Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina (Prof.)
  30. Taraba State University, Jalingo (Prof.)
  31. Sokoto State University (Prof.)
  32. Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano (Prof.)
  33. First Technical University Ibadan (Prof.)
  34. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (Prof.)
  35. Edo State University Uzairue (Prof.)
  36. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State (Prof. Ikechukwu N. S.)
  37. University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State (Prof.)
  38. Bornu State University, Maiduguri (Prof.)
  39. Bayelsa Medical University (Prof.)
  40. University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State (Prof.)
  41. Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi (Eng. Prof.)
  42. University of Delta, Agbor (Prof. Stells C.)
  43. Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (Prof.)
  44. Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State (Prof.)
  45. Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin (Prof.)
  46. Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno (Prof.)
  47. University of Ilesa, Osun State (Prof.)
  48. Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo (Prof.)
  49. Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education (Prof.)

Private Universities

Private Universities are owned and operated by private individuals, organizations, or religious bodies.

  1. Adeleke University, Ede (Prof.)
  2. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (Prof. K.T.)
  3. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (Professor S. A.)
  4. Al-Qalam University, Katsina (Prof. Shehu G.)
  5. American University of Nigeria, Yola (Dr.)
  6. Augustine University (Prof.)
  7. Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo (Professor Kayode J.)
  8. Baze University (Prof.)
  9. Bells University of Technology, Otta (Professor A. I.)
  10. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City (Prof. Ernest B.)
  11. Bingham University, New Karu (Prof.)
  12. Bowen University, Iwo (Professor.)
  13. Caritas University, Enugu (Professor L. C.)
  14. Covenant University Ota (Prof.)
  15. Crawford University Igbesa (Prof. Samuel A.)
  16. Crescent University (Professor Sherifdeen A.)
  17. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo (Prof.)
  18. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin (Prof.)
  19. Evangel University, Akaeze (Prof. C.)
  20. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo (Prof.)
  21. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State (Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu.)
  22. Gregory University, Uturu (Prof.)
  23. Hallmark University (Prof.)
  24. Hezekiah University, Umudi (Prof.)
  25. Igbinedion University Okada (Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E.)
  26. Kings University (Prof.)
  27. Lead City University, Ibadan (Prof.)
  28. Madonna University, Okija (Prof.)
  29. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo (Prof.)
  30. Micheal & Cecilia University (Prof.)
  31. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja (Prof.)
  32. Novena University, Ogume (Professor J. M. O.)
  33. Obong University, Obong Ntak (Professor Enefiok S.)
  34. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State (Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A.)
  35. Redeemer's University, Mowe (Professor Z.)
  36. Renaissance University, Enugu (Prof. Obiora S.)
  37. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State (Professor O. C.)
  38. Salem University, Lokoja (Prof.)
  39. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. (Prof. B.E.)
  40. Southwestern University, Oku Owa (Prof.)
  41. Tansian University, Umunya (Prof.)
  42. University of Mkar, Mkar (Prof.)
  43. Veritas University (Prof.)
  44. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State (Professor J. E. A.)
  45. Wesley University.
  46. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State (Prof.)
  47. Christopher University Mowe (Prof.)
  48. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State (Prof.)
  49. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State (Prof.)
  50. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State (Prof.)
  51. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State (Prof.)
  52. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State (Prof.)
  53. Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State (Prof.)
  54. Coal City University Enugu State (Prof.)
  55. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State (Prof.)
  56. Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State (Prof.)
  57. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo (Prof. Timothy O.)
  58. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt (Prof. Christie N.)
  59. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos (Prof.)
  60. Skyline University, Kano (Dr.)
  61. Greenfield University, Kaduna (Prof. Simon K.)
  62. Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State (Prof Olajide A.)
  63. Trinity University Ogun State (Prof. Clement O.O.)
  64. Westland University Iwo, Osun State (Prof. Oshiotse A.)
  65. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State (Prof.)
  66. Maranatha University, Lagos (Prof. Prof.)
  67. Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State (Prof. Ignatius A.)
  68. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State (Prof.)
  69. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State (Prof.)
  70. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State (Rev. Fr.)
  71. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State (Prof.)
  72. James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State (Prof.)
  73. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State (Prof.)
  74. Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State (Prof.)
  75. University of Offa, Kwara State (Prof.)
  76. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State (Prof.)
  77. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja (Prof.)
  78. Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State (Prof.)
  79. Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State (Prof.)
  80. North Eastern University, Gombe (Prof.)
  81. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno (Prof.)
  82. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State (Prof.)
  83. Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State (Prof.)
  84. Baba Ahmed University, Kano State (Prof.)
  85. Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State (Prof. Abdullahi S.)
  86. Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State (Rv. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel C.)
  87. Newgate University, MInna, Niger State. (Prof.)
  88. NorthWest University Sokoto State (Prof.)
  89. Rayhaan University, Kebbi (Prof. M. L.)
  90. Sam Maris University, Ondo (Prof.)
  91. Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State (Prof. Onasanya A.)
  92. Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State (Prof.)
  93. PeaceLand University, Enugu State (Rev. Fr. Prof.)
  94. Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State (Prof.)
  95. Azman University, Kano State (Prof.)
  96. Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State (Prof.)
  97. Franco British International University, Kaduna State (Prof.)
  98. British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State (Prof. A. A.)
  99. Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State (Prof.)
  100. Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State (Prof.)
  101. Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State (Prof.)
  102. Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State (Prof.)
  103. University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state (Prof.)
  104. Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State (Prof. (Rev.)
  105. Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State (Rev. Fr. Prof. J.)
  106. Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State (Prof.)
  107. Cosmopolitan University Abuja (Prof.)
  108. Miva Open University, Abuja FCT (Prof.)
  109. Iconic Open University, Sokoto State. (Dr.)
  110. Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja (Prof.)
  111. El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State (Prof.)
  112. Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State (Prof.)
  113. African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja (Prof. Gambia)

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Specialized Universities

These universities focus on specific areas of study, such as agriculture, technology, or medicine.

  • Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  • University of Agriculture, Makurdi
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure
  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  • Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
  • Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
  • Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
  • David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu
  • Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina
  • Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa
  • Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State
  • Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
  • Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
  • Bayelsa Medical University
  • University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
  • Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
  • PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
  • Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos

Open Universities

These universities offer distance learning programs.

  • Miva Open University, Abuja FCT
  • Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
  • Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja

Note: This list may not be exhaustive, and new universities may have been established since the last update. For the most current information, please consult the National Universities Commission (NUC) website.

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