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List of Universities in Nigeria by States

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a government commission for promoting quality higher education in Nigeria.

This article will provide a list of universities owned by the federal government, individual states, and private individuals in Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. We shall provide a listing of universities recognised by the government, their respective classifications and the total number of universities found in each state.

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Abia State (6 Universities)

Federal Universities in Abia

  1. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike

State Universities in Abia

  1. Abia State University, Uturu

Private Universities in Abia

  1. Gregory University, Uturu
  2. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
  3. Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
  4. Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

Adamawa State (3 Universities)

Federal Universities in Adamawa

  1. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

State Universities in Adamawa

  1. Adamawa State University Mubi

Private Universities in Adamawa

  1. American University of Nigeria, Yola

Akwa Ibom State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Akwa Ibom

  1. University of Uyo

State Universities in Akwa Ibom

  1. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Private Universities in Akwa Ibom

  1. Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State
  2. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
  3. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State

Anambra State (7 Universities)

Federal Universities in Anambra

  1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

State Universities in Anambra

  1. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

Private Universities in Anambra

  1. Madonna University, Okija
  2. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
  3. Tansian University, Umunya
  4. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
  5. Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State

Bauchi State (2 Universities)

Federal Universities in Bauchi

  1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

State Universities in Bauchi

  1. Bauchi State University, Gadau

Private Universities in Bauchi

  • None

Bayelsa State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Bayelsa

  1. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa

State Universities in Bayelsa

  1. Niger Delta University Yenagoa
  2. University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
  3. Bayelsa Medical University

Private Universities in Bayelsa

  • None

Benue State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Benue

  1. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
  2. University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State

State Universities in Benue

  1. Benue State University, Makurdi

Private Universities in Benue

  1. University of Mkar, Mkar

Borno State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Borno

  1. University of Maiduguri
  2. Nigerian Army University Biu

State Universities in Borno

  1. Bornu State University, Maiduguri

Private Universities in Borno

  • Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno

Cross River State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Cross River

  1. University of Calabar

State Universities in Cross River

  1. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar

Private Universities in Cross River

  1. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
  2. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State

Delta State (13 Universities)

Federal Universities in Delta

  1. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
  2. Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State

State Universities in Delta

  1. Delta State University Abraka
  2. University of Delta, Agbor
  3. Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
  4. Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba

Private Universities in Delta

  1. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
  2. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
  3. Novena University, Ogume
  4. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
  5. Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
  6. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
  7. Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

Ebonyi State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Ebonyi

  1. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State

State Universities in Ebonyi

  1. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
  2. King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebony State

Private Universities in Ebonyi

  1. Evangel University, Akaeze

Enugu State (7 Universities)

Federal Universities in Enugu

  1. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

State Universities in Enugu

  1. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
  2. Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno

Private Universities in Enugu

  1. Caritas University, Enugu
  2. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
  3. Renaissance University, Enugu
  4. Coal City University Enugu State

Edo State (8 Universities)

Federal Universities in Edo

  1. University of Benin

State Universities in Edo

  1. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  2. Edo State University Uzairue

Private Universities in Edo

  1. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
  2. Igbinedion University Okada
  3. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
  4. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
  5. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

Ekiti State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Ekiti

  1. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State

State Universities in Ekiti

  1. Ekiti State University
  2. Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Private Universities in Ekiti

  1. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja (8 Universities)

Federal Universities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja

  1. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada

State Universities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja

  • None

Private Universities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja

  1. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
  2. Baze University
  3. Bingham University, New Karu
  4. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
  5. Veritas University, Abuja
  6. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
  7. European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT

Gombe State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Gombe

  1. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

State Universities in Gombe

  1. Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
  2. Gombe State University of Science and Technology

Private Universities in Gombe

  1. PEN Resource University, Gombe

Imo State (7 Universities)

Federal Universities in Imo

  1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri

State Universities in Imo

  1. Imo State University, Owerri
  2. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
  3. University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State

Private Universities in Imo

  1. Hezekiah University, Umudi
  2. Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
  3. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

Jigawa State (3 Universities)

Federal Universities in Jigawa

  1. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State

State Universities in Jigawa

  1. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa

Private Universities in Jigawa

  1. Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State

Kaduna State (6 Universities)

Federal Universities in Kaduna

  1. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  2. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
  3. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

State Universities in Kaduna

  1. Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Private Universities in Kaduna

  1. Greenfield University, Kaduna
  2. NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State

Katsina State (3 Universities)

Federal Universities in Katsina

  1. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina

State Universities in Katsina

  1. Umar Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina

Private Universities in Katsina

  1. Al-Qalam University, Katsina

Kano State (10 Universities)

Federal Universities in Kano

  1. Bayero University, Kano
  2. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil

State Universities in Kano

  1. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
  2. Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano

Private Universities in Kano

  1. Skyline University, Kano
  2. Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
  3. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
  4. Capital City University, Kano State
  5. Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
  6. Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

Kebbi State (2 Universities)

Federal Universities in Kebbi

  1. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi

State Universities in Kebbi

  1. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

Private Universities in Kebbi

  • None

Kogi State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Kogi

  1. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State

State Universities in Kogi

  1. Kogi State University Anyigba
  2. Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara,

Private Universities in Kogi

  1. Salem University, Lokoja

Kwara State (9 Universities)

Federal Universities in Kwara

  1. University of Ilorin

State Universities in Kwara

  1. Kwara State University, Ilorin

Private Universities in Kwara

  1. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
  2. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
  3. Summit University
  4. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
  5. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
  6. Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
  7. University of Offa, Kwara State

Lagos State (11 Universities)

Federal Universities in Lagos

  1. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
  2. University of Lagos (UNILAG)

State Universities in Lagos

  1. Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo
  2. Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH)
  3. Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)

Private Universities in Lagos

  1. Augustine University
  2. Caleb University, Lagos
  3. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
  4. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
  5. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
  6. James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State

Nasarawa State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Nasarawa

  1. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State

State Universities in Nasarawa

  1. Nasarawa State University Keffi

Private Universities in Nasarawa

  1. Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
  2. Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

Niger State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Niger

  1. Federal University of Technology, Minna

State Universities in Niger

  1. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

Private Universities in Niger

  1. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
  2. Newgate University, Minna, Niger State.

Ogun State (16 Universities)

Federal Universities in Ogun

  1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

State Universities in Ogun

  1. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
  2. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
  3. Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta

Private Universities in Ogun

  1. Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
  2. Bells University of Technology, Otta
  3. Chrisland University
  4. Covenant University Ota
  5. Crawford University Igbesa
  6. Crescent University
  7. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
  8. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
  9. Christopher University Mowe
  10. Mountain Top University
  11. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
  12. Trinity University Ogun State

Ondo State (7 Universities)

Federal Universities in Ondo

  1. Federal University of Technology, Akure

State Universities in Ondo

  1. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
  2. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
  3. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

Private Universities in Ondo

  1. Achievers University, Owo
  2. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
  3. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

Osun State (10 Universities)

Federal Universities in Osun

  1. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

State Universities in Osun

  1. Osun State University Osogbo

Private Universities in Osun

  1. Adeleke University, Ede
  2. Bowen University, Iwo
  3. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
  4. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
  5. Kings University, Ode Omu
  6. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
  7. Redeemer’s University, Ede
  8. Westland University Iwo, Osun State

Oyo State (10 Universities)

Federal Universities in Oyo

  1. University of Ibadan

State Universities in Oyo

  1. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
  2. Oyo State Technical University Ibadan

Private Universities in Oyo

  1. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
  2. Lead City University, Ibadan
  3. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
  4. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
  5. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
  6. Atiba University Oyo
  7. Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State

Plateau State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Plateau

  1. University of Jos

State Universities in Plateau

  1. Plateau State University Bokkos

Private Universities in Plateau

  1. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
  2. Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

Rivers State (4 Universities)

Federal Universities in Rivers

  1. University of Port-Harcourt

State Universities in Rivers

  1. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
  2. River State University

Private Universities in Rivers

  1. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
  2. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt

Sokoto State (5 Universities)

Federal Universities in Sokoto

  1. Usumanu Danfodiyo University

State Universities in Sokoto

  1. Sokoto State University
  2. Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto

Private Universities in Sokoto

  1. Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
  2. NorthWest University Sokoto State

Taraba State (3 Universities)

Federal Universities in Taraba

  1. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State

State Universities in Taraba

  1. Taraba State University, Jalingo

Private Universities in Taraba

  1. Kwararafa University, Wukari

Yobe State (2 Universities)

Federal Universities in Yobe

  1. Federal University Gashua, Yobe

State Universities in Yobe

  1. Yobe State University, Damaturu

Private Universities in Yobe

  • None

Zamfara State (2 Universities)

Federal Universities in Zamfara

  1. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara

State Universities in Zamfara

  1. Zamfara State University

Private Universities in Zamfara

  • None

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