List of Universities in Nigeria | Federal, State and Private

In this article, we have provided a complete list of all the approved universities in Nigeria offering bachelor, masters and Ph.D degree programmes. So if that is what you are searching for, then you are on the right page.

Read on to see the full list of all the accredited federal universities in Nigeria, state universities in Nigeria, and private universities in Nigeria.

List of Universities in Nigeria

Below is the comprehensive list of federal, state, and private universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Federal Universities in Nigeria

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
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
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	Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, 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	Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
41	Nigerian Maritime University, Delta State
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
43	Nigerian Army University Biu
44	Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
45	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
46	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
47	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
48	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
49	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun
50	David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences
51	Admiralty University, Delta State
52	Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina
53	African Aviation and Aerospace University
54	National University of Science and Technology, Abuja
55	Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa
56	Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State
57	Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina
58	Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
59	Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State
60	Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
61	Federal University of Education, Kano
62	Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo

State Universities in Nigeria

S/N	State Universities
1	Abia State University, Uturu
2	Adamawa State University Mubi
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau
8	Benue State University, Makurdi
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
11	Delta State University Abraka
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
13	Ekiti State University
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni
18	Imo State University, Owerri
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
23	Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
27	Rivers State University
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
29	Lagos State University, Ojo
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi
32	Plateau State University Bokkos
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina
35	Osun State University Osogbo
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo
37	Sokoto State University
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
39	First Technical University Ibadan
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
41	Edo State University Uzairue
42	Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri
45	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
46	Gombe State University of Science and Technology
47	Zamfara State University
48	Bayelsa Medical University
49	University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo
50	Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
51	University of Delta, Agbor
52	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
53	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
54	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere
55	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
56	Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
57	Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
58	State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu
59	University of Ilesa, Osun State
60	Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo
61	Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education
62	Kogi State University, Kabba
63	AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State

Private Universities in Nigeria

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

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