List of universities in Nigeria

This is a list of universities in Nigeria. Nigeria is organised into 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. As a result of the oil boom years of the 1970s, 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. Recently, licenses have been granted to individuals, corporate bodies and religious bodies to establish private universities in the country.

The National Universities Commission^[1]^[2] (NAC) is the major accreditation and regulatory body that enforces uniform standard and sets admissions capacity of every Nigerian university.^[3]

Institutions[edit]

Name	State	Abbreviation	Location	Funding	Founded
Abia State University	Abia	ABSU	Uturu	State	1981
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University	Bauchi	ATBU	Bauchi	Federal	1980
Achievers University	Ondo	AC	Owo	Private	2007
Adamawa State University	Adamawa	ADSU	Mubi	State	2002
Adekunle Ajasin University	Ondo	AAUA	Akungba-Akoko	State	1999
Adeleke University	Osun	AUE	Ede	Private	2010
Afe Babalola University	Ekiti	ABUAD	Ado-Ekiti	Private	2009
Ahmadu Bello University	Kaduna	ABU	Zaria	Federal	1962
Ajayi Crowther University	Oyo	ACU	Oyo	Private	2005^{(Note 1)}
Akwa Ibom State University (formerly Akwa Ibom State University of Science and Technology)	Akwa Ibom	AKSU	Uyo	State	2010
Al-Hikmah University	Kwara	AHU	Ilorin	Private	2005
Ambrose Alli University	Edo	AAU	Ekpoma	State	1981
American University of Nigeria	Adamawa	AUN	Yola	Private	2005
Bauchi State University	Bauchi	BASUG	Gadau	State	2012
Babcock University	Ogun	BU	Ilishan-Remo	Private	1959
Bakassi Technical University	Akwa Ibom	BTU	Uyo	Private	2000
Bayero University	Kano	BUK	Kano	Federal	1977
Baze University	Federal Capital Territory		Abuja	Private	2011
Bells University of Technology	Ogun	BUT	Ota	Private	2004
Benson Idahosa University	Edo	BIU	Benin City	Private	2002
Benue State University	Benue	BSU	Makurdi	State	1992
Bowen University	Osun	BU	Iwo	Private	2002
Bukar Abba Ibrahim University	Yobe	YSU	Damaturu	State	2006
Caleb University	Lagos	CUl	Ikorodu	Private	2008
Caritas University	Enugu	CU	Enugu	Private	2004^[4]
CETEP City University	Lagos	CU	Lagos	Private	2005
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (formerly Anambra State University)	Anambra	ANSU	Uli	State	2000
City University of Technology	Kaduna	CUT	Kaduna	Private	1956
Covenant University	Ogun	CU	Ota	Private	2002
Crawford University	Ogun	CU	Faith City, Igbesa	Private	2005
Crawford University	Ekiti	CU	Oye-Ekiti Campus	Private	2005
Crescent University	Ogun	CU	Abeokuta	Private	2005
University of Cross River State (formerly Cross River University of Technology)	Cross River	UNICROSS	Ekpo-Abasi, Calabar	State	2002
Delta State University, Abraka	Delta	DELSU	Abraka	State	1992
Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	Delta	DSPZ	Ozoro	State	2021
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba	Delta	DOU	Asaba	State	2021
Ebonyi State University	Ebonyi	EBSU	Abakaliki	State	1996
ECWA Bingham University	Nassarawa	BU	New Karu	Private	2005
Edo State University	Edo	EDSU	Uzairue	State	2016
Elizade University	Ondo	EU	Ilara-Mokin	Private	2012
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (formerly Anambra State University of Technology)	Enugu	ESUT	Enugu	State	1979
Evangel University, Akaeze	Ebonyi	EUA	Akaeze	Private	2012
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Ogun	FUNAAB	Abeokuta	Federal	1988
Federal University Oye-Ekiti	Ekiti	FUOYE	Oye-Ekiti	Federal	2011
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma	Katsina	FUDM	Katsina	Federal	2011
Federal University, Gusau	Zamfara	FUGUS	Gusau	Federal	2013
Federal University of Technology Akure	Ondo	FUTA	Akura	Federal	1981
Federal University Ndufe Alike, Ikwo	Ebonyi	FUNAI	Ikwo	Federal	2011
Federal University of Technology Owerri	Imo	FUTO	Owerri	Federal	1981
Fountain University, Osogbo	Osun	FUO	Osogbo	Private	2007
Godfrey Okoye University	Enugu	GOU	Enugu	Private	2009
Gregory University	Abia	GUU	Uturu	Private	2012
Igbinedion University	Edo	IUO	Okada	Private	1999
International Open Institute	Lagos	IOI	Ikorodu	Private	2017
Joseph Ayo Babalola University	Osun	JABU	Ikeji-Arakeji	Private	2006
Kings University	Osun State	KU	Odeomu	Private	2015
Koladaisi University	Oyo	KU	Ibadan, Oyo	Private	2015
Lagos State University	Lagos	LASU	Ojo	State	1983
Landmark University	Kwara	LU	Omu-Aran	Private	2011
Mewar International University^[5]	Nasarawa	MIU Nigeria	Masaka	Private	2021^[6]
Michael and Cecilia Ibru University	Delta	MCIU	Agbara-Otor, Ughelli North	Private	2015
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria	Kano	MAAUN	Kano	Private	2020
Nasarawa State University	Nassarawa	NSUK	Keffi	State	2001
National Open University of Nigeria	Lagos	NOUN	Victoria Island	Federal	1983
Nile University of Nigeria	Federal Capital Territory	NUN	Abuja	Private	2009^[7]
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Anambra	NAU	Awka	Federal	1992
Obafemi Awolowo University	Osun	OAU	Ile Ife	Federal	1961
Oduduwa University	Osun	OUI	Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife	Private	2009
Plateau State University	Plateau	PLASU	Bokkos	State	2005
Redeemer's University Nigeria	Osun	RUN	Ede	Private	2005
Skyline University Nigeria	Kano	SUN	Kano	Private	2018
Taraba State University	Taraba	TSU	Jalingo	State	2011
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University Katsina	Katsina	UMYU	Katsina	State	2006
University of Benin	Edo	UNIBEN	Benin City	Federal	1970
University of Calabar	Cross River	UNICAL	Calabar	Federal	1975
University of Delta, Agbor	Delta	UNIDEL	Agbor	State	2021
University of Ibadan	Oyo	UI	Ibadan	Federal	1948
University of Jos	Plateau	UJ	Jos	Federal	1971
University of Lagos	Lagos	UNILAG	Lagos	Federal	1962
University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Enugu	UNN	Nsukka	Federal	1955
University of Port Harcourt	Rivers	UNIPORT	Port Harcourt	Federal	1975
Veritas University (Catholic University of Nigeria) Abuja	Federal Capital Territory	VUNA	Bwari	Private	2007
Westland University, Iwo	Osun	WUI	Iwo	Private	2019

Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi
Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara State
Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos
Bauchi State University, Gadau, Bauchi State^[8]
Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State^[9]
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
Federal University Gashua, Yobe State
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Federal University of Petroleum Resource Effurun
Federal University of Technology Minna
Gombe State University, Gombe
Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo^[10]
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (formerly Rivers State College of Education), Port Harcourt
Imo State University, Owerri
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Kano State University of Technology, Wudil
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State
Kogi State University, Ayigba, Kogi State
Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Lagos Business School, Lagos
Lead City University, Ibadan
Madonna University, Elele
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola
Mountain Top University, Ogun State^[11]
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)^[12]
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State
Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
Osun State University, Osogbo
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
Paul University, Awka Anambra
Precious Cornerstone University
Renaissance University, Agbani
Rhema University, Aba Abia State
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
Salem University, Lokoja
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa Edo State
Sokoto State University, Sokoto
Sule Lamido University, Kaffin Hausa, Jigawa State
Summit University, Offa
Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
University of Africa (Toru-Orua), Bayelsa State
University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Makurdi, Benue State
University of Ilorin, Ilorin
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
University of Mkar, Mkar-Gboko, Benue State
Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Katsina State
University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara State

Notes[edit]

^Note 1 - Established in 1853 as a CMS Training Institution in Abeokuta prior to its relocation to Lagos from 1868 to 1896. It was retrospectively established at Oyo in March 1920.

References[edit]

^ "National Universities Commission". Retrieved 6 November 2022.
^ "Google Image Result for https://guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/National-Universities-Commission.jpg". www.google.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
^ "Departments – Tertiary". Ministry of Education (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
^ "Caritas University Amorji-Nike Enugu". www.caritasuni.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
^ "Mewar International University - Indian University in Africa". Retrieved 23 February 2022.
^ "FEC approves 20 new private universities (FULL LIST)". Premium Times. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
^ "History of Nile University". Nile University. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
^ "Home". Bauchi State University, Gadau. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
^ "EDUSOKO UNIVERSITY/ Bida, Niger State – joins the International Union of Universities". IUU. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
^ "NUC recognises New Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo | National Universities Commission". Retrieved 24 May 2022.
^ "Mountain Top University". mtu.edu.ng.
^ "List of Federal Universities in Nigeria [NUC Approved & UPDATED]". AllSchool. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

External links[edit]

[1] "National Universities Commission". Retrieved 6 November 2022.

[2] "Google Image Result for https://guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/National-Universities-Commission.jpg". www.google.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)

[3] "Departments – Tertiary". Ministry of Education (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2010.

[4] "Caritas University Amorji-Nike Enugu". www.caritasuni.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2022.

[5] "Mewar International University - Indian University in Africa". Retrieved 23 February 2022.

[6] "FEC approves 20 new private universities (FULL LIST)". Premium Times. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.

[7] "History of Nile University". Nile University. Retrieved 30 May 2022.

[8] "Home". Bauchi State University, Gadau. Retrieved 24 May 2022.

[9] "EDUSOKO UNIVERSITY/ Bida, Niger State – joins the International Union of Universities". IUU. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.

[10] "NUC recognises New Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo | National Universities Commission". Retrieved 24 May 2022.

[11] "Mountain Top University". mtu.edu.ng.

[12] "List of Federal Universities in Nigeria [NUC Approved & UPDATED]". AllSchool. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.

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v t e Universities in Nigeria
Federal	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo Ahmadu Bello University Bayero University Kano Federal University, Birnin Kebbi Federal University Dutse Federal University, Dutsin-Ma Federal University, Gashua Federal University, Gusau Federal University Kashere Federal University, Lokoja Federal University, Otuoke Federal University Oye Ekiti Federal University, Wukari Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru Federal University of Lafia Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Federal University of Technology Akure Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology Owerri Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola National Open University of Nigeria Nigeria Maritime University Nigerian Army University Biu Nigerian Defence Academy Nnamdi Azikiwe University Obafemi Awolowo University University of Abuja University of Agriculture, Makurdi University of Benin University of Calabar University of Ibadan University of Ilorin University of Jos University of Lagos University of Maiduguri University of Nigeria University of Port Harcourt University of Uyo Usmanu Danfodiyo University
State	Abia State University Uturu Adamawa State University Adekunle Ajasin University Akwa Ibom State University Ambrose Alli University Bauchi State University Bayelsa Medical University Benue State University Borno State University Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Cross River University of Technology Delta State University Ebonyi State University Edo University, Iyamho Ekiti State University Enugu State University of Science and Technology Gombe State University Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Imo State University Kaduna State University Kano State University of Technology Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Kogi State University Kwara State University Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Lagos State University Nasarawa State University Niger Delta University Olabisi Onabanjo University Ondo State University of Science and Technology Osun State University Plateau State University Rivers State University Sokoto State University Sule Lamido University Tai Solarin University of Education Taraba State University The Polytechnic, Ibadan Umaru Musa Yar'adua University University of Africa, Toru-Orua Yobe State University Bukar Abba Ibrahim University Zamfara State University
Private	Achievers University Afe Babalola University Ajayi Crowther University Al-Hikmah University American University of Nigeria Anchor University Arthur Javis University Augustine University Ilara Babcock University Baze University Bells University of Technology Benson Idahosa University Bingham University Bowen University Caleb University Caritas University CETEP City University Chrisland University Christopher University Coal City University Covenant University Crawford University Crescent University Elizade University Fountain University Godfrey Okoye University Gregory University Hezekiah University Igbinedion University Joseph Ayo Babalola University Kings University Koladaisi University Kwararafa University Landmark University Lead City University Madonna University McPherson University Mountain Top University Nile University of Nigeria Novena University Obong University Oduduwa University Pan-Atlantic University Paul University Redeemer's University Nigeria Renaissance University Rhema University Ritman University Salem University Samuel Adegboyega University Tansian University University of Mkar Veritas University Wellspring University Wesley University Western Delta University

v t e List of universities in Africa
Sovereign states	Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Democratic Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon The Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
States with limited recognition	Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Somaliland
Dependencies and other territories	Canary Islands / Ceuta / Melilla (Spain) Madeira (Portugal) Mayotte / Réunion (France) Saint Helena / Ascension Island / Tristan da Cunha (United Kingdom)

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