List of Universities in Nigeria | Federal, State and Private

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Are you searching for a complete and up-to-date list of universities in Nigeria? Whether you’re planning to apply for JAMB, exploring higher education options, or simply want to know the differences between federal, state, and private universities, this article is for you.

This comprehensive guide includes all Nigerian universities recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), grouped by ownership type.

How Many Universities Are in Nigeria?

As of 2025, Nigeria has a total of 275 universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). These include:

  • Federal Universities: 64

  • State Universities: 63

  • Private Universities: 148

📌 Note: These numbers may change as new universities are licensed by the NUC.

Federal Universities in Nigeria

S/N FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES VICE CHANCELLOR WEBSITE ADDRESS YEAR EST.
1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba https://www.atbu.edu.ng 1988
2 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Prof. Kabiru Bala https://www.abu.edu.ng 1962
3 Bayero University, Kano Professor Sagir Abbas https://www.buk.edu.ng 1975
4 Federal University Gashua, Yobe Prof. Maimuna Waziri https://www.fugashua.edu.ng 2013
5 Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Prof. Engr. Akpofure Rim-Rukey https://www.fupre.edu.ng 2007
6 Federal University of Technology, Akure Prof. Adenike Oladiji https://www.futa.edu.ng 1981
7 Federal University of Technology, Minna Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta https://www.futminna.edu.ng 1982
8 Federal University of Technology, Owerri Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti https://www.futo.edu.ng 1980
9 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State Prof. Armaya’u Bichi https://www.fud.edu.ng/ 2011
10 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng 2011
11 Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State Prof. Umaru A Pate https://www.fukashere.edu.ng 2011
12 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State Professor Sheju Adbul Rahman https://www.fulafia.edu.ng 2011
13 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng 2011
14 Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State Prof. Sunday Oge Elom https://www.funai.edu.ng 2011
15 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa Professor Teddy Charles Adias https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ 2011
16 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ 2011
17 Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State Professor Jude Sammani Rabo https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ 2011
18 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar https://www.fubk.edu.ng 2013
19 Federal University, Gusau Zamfara Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau https://www.fugusau.edu.ng 2013
20 Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe https://www.mouau.edu.ng 1992
21 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Prof. Ibrahim Umar https://www.mautech.edu.ng 1981
22 National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Professor Olufemi Peters https://www.nou.edu.ng 2002
23 Nigeria Police Academy Wudil AIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar https://polac.edu.ng/ 2013
24 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna Professor Isah Garba (Provost) https://www.nda.edu.ng 1985
25 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu https://www.unizik.edu.ng 1992
26 Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire https://www.oauife.edu.ng 1962
27 University of Abuja, Gwagwalada Prof. Patricia Manko Lar (Ag.) https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng 1988
28 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Prof. Olusola B. Kehinde https://www.unaab.edu.ng 1988
29 Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi Prof. Isaac N. Itodo https://www.uam.edu.ng 1988
30 University of Benin Prof. Adoba Bright Omoregie https://www.uniben.edu.ng 1970
31 University of Calabar Prof. Florence Obi https://www.unical.edu.ng 1975
32 University of Ibadan Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale https://www.ui.edu.ng 1948
33 University of Ilorin Prof. Wahab O. Egbewole https://www.unilorin.edu.ng 1975
34 University of Jos Prof. Tanko Ishaya https://www.unijos.edu.ng 1975
35 University of Lagos Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola https://www.unilag.edu.ng 1962
36 University of Maiduguri Prof. Mohammed L. Mele https://www.unimaid.edu.ng 1975
37 University of Nigeria, Nsukka Prof. Oguejiofo T. Ujam (Ag.) https://www.unn.edu.ng 1960
38 University of Port-Harcourt Professor Owunari Georgewill https://www.uniport.edu.ng 1975
39 University of Uyo Professor Nyaudo Ndaeyo https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng 1991
40 Usumanu Danfodiyo University Prof. Bashir Garba https://www.udusok.edu.ng 1975
41 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State Prof. Emmanuel Adigio https://www.nmu.edu.ng 2018
42 Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna Prof. Auwal Kassim https://afit.edu.ng 2018
43 Nigerian Army University Biu Prof. David Iliya Malgwi https://naub.edu.ng/ 2018
44 Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State Prof. Stephen O. Abah (Ag.) 2020
45 Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State Prof Musa Isiyaku Ahmed 2020
46 Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State Prof Sabo I Birnin-kudu 2021
47 Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State Prof Leo Daniel 2021
48 Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State Prof Bala Audu 2021
49 Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State Prof Akeem Olawale Lasisi 2021
50 David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu Prof. Jesse Uneke https://kdums.edu.ng/ 2022
51 Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State Prof. Dili Ofuokwu https://adun.edu.ng 2023
52 Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal https://www.futd.edu.ng/ 2022
53 African Aviation and Aerospace University Prof. Tilmann Gabriel (Ag.) https://aaau.edu.ng/ 2023
54 National University of Science and Technology, Abuja Prof. J. E. Ahaneku 2023
55 Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa Prof. Reginald I. Keremah 2023
56 Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State Prof. Abel Nze Onunu 2023
57 Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina Prof. Bello Bala Shehu 2023
58 Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi Prof. Bitrus D. Tarfa 2023
59 Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State Dr. Suleiman Balarebe (Ag.) 2023
60 Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State Prof. Stella N. Lenchi (Ag) 2023
61 Federal University of Education, Kano Dr. Sadi Mohammed Sirajo 2023
62 Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo Dr. Samuel A. Akintunde 2023
63 Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu
64 Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta

 

State Universities in Nigeria

S/N STATE UNIVERSITIES VICE CHANCELLOR WEBSITE ADDRESS YEAR EST.
1 Abia State University, Uturu Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng 1981
2 Adamawa State University Mubi Dr. Stephen A. Lagu (Ag.) https://www.adsu.edu.ng 2002
3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige https://www.aaua.edu.ng 1999
4 Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden Prof. Nse U. Essien https://www.aksu.edu.ng 2010
5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng 1980
6 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha https://coou.edu.ng/ 2000
7 Bauchi State University, Gadau Professor Fatimah Ja’afar Tahir https://www.basug.edu.ng 2011
8 Benue State University, Makurdi Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu https://www.bsum.edu.ng 1992
9 Yobe State University, Damaturu Prof. Mala M. Daura https://www.ysu.edu.ng 2006
10 University of Cross River State, Calabar Prof. David Abua Ogar (Ag) https://www.crutech.edu.ng 2004
11 Delta State University Abraka Prof. Samuel O. Asagba https://www.delsu.edu.ng 1992
12 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Professor Chigozie N Ogbu https://www.ebsu.edu.ng 2000
13 Ekiti State University Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun https://www.eksu.edu.ng 1982
14 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu Prof.Aloysius Michael Okolie https://www.esut.edu.ng 1982
15 Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta https://www.gsu.edu.ng 2004
16 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Prof. Adamu Abu Kasim https://www.ibbu.edu.ng 2005
17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni Prof. Okechukwu Onochukwu https://www.iaue.edu.ng 2010
18 Imo State University, Owerri Prof. U Chukwumaeze https://www.imsu.edu.ng 1992
19 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Yakasai https://www.slu.edu.ng 2013
20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa https://www.kasu.edu.ng 2004
21 Aliko Dangote university of Science & Technology, Wudil Prof. Shehu Alh. Musa https://www.kust.edu.ng 2000
22 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero Prof. Bagudu G.Danshehu https://www.ksusta.edu.ng 2006
23 Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche https://www.ksu.edu.ng 1999
24 Kwara State University, Ilorin Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh (Ag.) https://www.kwasu.edu.ng 2009
25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu https://www.lautech.edu.ng 1990
26 Olusegun Agagu University of Sc. & Tech., Okitipupa, Ondo Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa https://www.osustech.edu.ng 2008
27 Rivers State University Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule https://www.rsu.edu.ng 1979
28 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye Prof Ayodeji Johnson Agboola https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 1982
29 Lagos State University, Ojo Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello https://www.lasu.edu.ng 1983
30 Niger Delta University Yenagoa Prof. Allen A. Agih https://www.ndu.edu.ng 2000
31 Nasarawa State University Keffi Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman https://www.nsuk.edu.ng 2002
32 Plateau State University Bokkos Prof. Shedrack Gaya Best (Ag) https://www.plasu.edu.ng 2005
33 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo https://www.tasued.edu.ng 2005
34 Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina Prof. Shehu Salihu Muhammad https://www.umyu.edu.ng 2006
35 Osun State University Osogbo Prof Odunayo Clement Adeboye https://www.uniosun.edu.ng 2006
36 Taraba State University, Jalingo Prof. Sunday Paul Bako https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng 2008
37 Sokoto State University Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima https://www.ssu.edu.ng 2009
38 Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano Prof. Muktar Atiku Kurawa https://www.nwu.edu.ng 2012
39 First Technical University Ibadan Prof. Adesola Ajayi https://tech-u.edu.ng/ 2012
40 University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State Prof. Adesegun Fatusi https://www.unimed.edu.ng 2015
41 Edo State University Uzairue Prof. Dawood O. Egbefo (Ag) https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ 2016
42 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie https://www.komu.edu.ng/ 2016
43 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State Prof. Solomon T. Ebobrah https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ 2016
44 Bornu State University, Maiduguri Prof. Engr. Babagana Gutti 2016
45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta Prof Akinwale Coker 2017
46 Gombe State University of Science and Technology 2017
47 Zamfara State University Prof Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi 2018
48 Bayelsa Medical University Prof. Dimie Ogoina https://bmu.edu.ng/ 2019
49 University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State Prof. Christopher Chiedozie Eze (Ag) https://www.uaes.edu.ng/ 2019
50 Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi Eng. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu https://custech.edu.ng/ 2020
51 University of Delta, Agbor Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke https://unidel.edu.ng/ 2021
52 Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro Prof. Jacob S. Oboreh https://dsust.edu.ng/ 2021
53 Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba Prof. Ben E.A. Oghojafor https://www.dou.edu.ng/ 2021
54 Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa https://bouesti.edu.ng/ 2020
55 Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin Prof. Lafiagi-Okuneye Bidemi Bilkis (Ag)
56 Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu Prof. Olumuyiwa O. Odusanya
57 Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto Prof. Malami Umar Tambuwal 2022
58 State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna 2022
59 University of Ilesa, Osun State Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu 2022
60 Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan 2022
61 Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure 2023
62 Kogi State University, Kabba Prof. K.I.T. Eniola 2023
63 AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko

 

Private Universities in Nigeria

S/N PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES YEAR EST.
1 Achievers University, Owo 2007
2 Adeleke University, Ede 2011
3 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State 2009
4 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan 2005
5 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin 2005
6 Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005
7 American University of Nigeria, Yola 2003
8 Augustine University 2015
9 Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo 1999
10 Baze University 2011
11 Bells University of Technology, Otta 2005
12 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 2002
13 Bingham University, New Karu 2005
14 Bowen University, Iwo 2001
15 Caleb University, Lagos 2007
16 Caritas University, Enugu 2005
17 Chrisland University 2015
18 Covenant University Ota 2002
19 Crawford University Igbesa 2005
20 Crescent University 2005
21 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo 2015
22 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin 2012
23 Evangel University, Akaeze 2012
24 Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo 2007
25 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State 2009
26 Gregory University, Uturu 2012
27 Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun 2015
28 Hezekiah University, Umudi 2015
29 Igbinedion University Okada 1999
30 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji 2006
31 Kings University, Ode Omu 2015
32 Kwararafa University, Wukari 2005
33 Landmark University, Omu-Aran. 2011
34 Lead City University, Ibadan 2005
35 Madonna University, Okija 1999
36 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo 2012
37 Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University 2015
38 Mountain Top University 2015
39 Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 2009
40 Novena University, Ogume 2005
41 Obong University, Obong Ntak 2007
42 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State 2009
43 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos 2002
44 Paul University, Awka – Anambra State 2009
45 Redeemer’s University, Ede 2005
46 Renaissance University, Enugu 2005
47 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State 2009
48 Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom 2015
49 Salem University, Lokoja 2007
50 Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State. 2011
51 Southwestern University, Oku Owa 2012
52 Summit University, Offa 2015
53 Tansian University, Umunya 2007
54 University of Mkar, Mkar 2005
55 Veritas University, Abuja 2007
56 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State 2009
57 Wesley University Ondo 2007
58 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State 2007
59 Christopher University Mowe 2015
60 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State 2016
61 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State 2016
62 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State 2016
63 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State 2016
64 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State 2016
65 Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016
66 Coal City University Enugu State 2016
67 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State 2016
68 Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State 2017
69 Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo 2017
70 PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt 2017
71 Atiba University Oyo 2017
72 Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos 2017
73 Skyline University, Kano 2018
74 Greenfield University, Kaduna 2019
75 Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State 2019
76 Trinity University Ogun State 2019
77 Westland University Iwo, Osun State 2019
78 Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State 2021
79 Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State 2021
80 Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State 2021
81 Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State 2021
82 Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State 2021
83 Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State 2021
84 Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State 2021
85 Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State 2021
86 NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State 2021
87 Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State 2021
88 James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State 2021
89 Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State 2021
90 Capital City University, Kano State 2021
91 Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State 2021
92 University of Offa, Kwara State 2021
93 Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State 2021
94 Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State 2021
95 Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja 2021
96 Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State 2021
97 Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State 2021
98 North Eastern University, Gombe 2022
99 Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno 2022
100 Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State 2022
101 Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano 2022
102 Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State 2022
103 Baba Ahmed University, Kano State 2022
104 Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State 2022
105 Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State 2022
106 Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State 2022
107 Newgate University, MInna, Niger State. 2022
108 European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT 2022
109 NorthWest University Sokoto State 2022
110 Rayhaan University, Kebbi 2023
111 Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara 2023
112 Sam Maris University, Ondo 2023
113 Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State 2023
114 Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State 2023
115 Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State 2023
116 PeaceLand University, Enugu State 2023
117 Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State 2023
118 Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State 2023
119 Azman University, Kano State 2023
120 Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State 2023
121 Franco British International University, Kaduna State 2023
122 Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja 2023
123 Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State. 2023
124 British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State 2023
125 Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State 2023
126 Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja 2023
127 Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State 2023
128 Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State 2023
129 Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State 2023
130 University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state 2023
131 Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State 2023
132 Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2023
133 Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State 2023
134 The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State 2023
135 Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State 2023
136 Cosmopolitan University Abuja 2023
137 Miva Open University, Abuja FCT 2023
138 Iconic Open University, Sokoto State. 2023
139 West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2023
140 Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja 2023
141 El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State 2023
142 College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State 2023
143 Jewel University, Gombe state 2023
144 Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja 2023
145 Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State 2023
146 Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State 2023
147 Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State 2024
148 African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja 2024

 

Which Type of University Should You Choose?

Choosing between federal, state, or private universities depends on several factors:

  • Budget: Federal universities are the most affordable.

  • Location: Consider the university’s proximity to your home.

  • Strike History: Private universities rarely go on strike.

  • Course Availability: Some schools are more specialized.

  • Facilities: Private universities often have more modern infrastructure.

Conclusion

There are hundreds of great universities in Nigeria across the federal, state, and private levels. Your ideal choice depends on your academic goals, financial ability, and preferred location.

Make sure the school you’re applying to is accredited by the NUC, and always check the latest admission requirements on the school’s official website or JAMB portal.

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