Below is the full list of universities in Nigeria. For the purposes of academic standards, this list will contain only accredited and degree-awarding universities in Nigeria. This list contains Universities in Nigeria, including Universities of Education.
Federal Universities in Nigeria
Federal Universities are government-owned institutions, they are larger than private and State universities in terms of Space and as well student population.
They also offer Diplomas and More Bachelor Degree courses than Most Private and State Universities. Some Federal Universities are specialized in Agriculture, Science, and Technology.
The tuition fees in federal universities are pretty much more affordable than any other. In the labor market, graduates of federal universities are highly sought-after, why? Because the academic standard in federal universities stands higher.
Below are list of Federal Universities
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
- King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University Gashua, Yobe
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
- Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
- National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Maiduguri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Port-Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University
- Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
- Nigerian Army University Biu
- Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State
- Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
- Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- University of Agriculture, Makurdi
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
State Universities in Nigeria
State Universities in Nigeria, the public universities funded by or associated with the state government. The tuition fee in state Universities is quite higher compared to federal Universities.
However, some State governments have done a great deal of justice by improving the standard of their universities. Again, State Universities do not muchly embark on strike, given it is state-funded.
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- University of Ilesa, Osun State
- Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo State
- Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
- Delta State University Abraka
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Adamawa State University Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
- Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
- Rivers State University
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Lagos State University, Ojo
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa
- Nasarawa State University Keffi
- Plateau State University Bokkos
- Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
- Umar Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina
- Osun State University Osogbo
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Sokoto State University
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
- Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
- Edo State University Uzairue
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
- University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Bornu State University, Maiduguri
- Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
- Gombe State University of Science and Technology
- Zamfara State University
- Bayelsa Medical University
- University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
- Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
- University of Delta, Agbor
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
- Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
- Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
- Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
- Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
Private Universities in Nigeria
Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by federal nor State governments.
They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grants. However, private universities are owned by individuals or groups. Currently in Nigeria, private Universities are deemed as the best unlike what is obtained years back.
The government to a higher degree failed in funding and managing of the educational system.
- Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
- Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
- African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- American University of Nigeria, Yola
- Augustine University
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Baze University
- Bells University of Technology, Otta
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
- Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State
- Achievers University, Owo
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
- Hezekiah University, Umudi
- Chrisland University
- Covenant University Ota
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Crescent University
- Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Evangel University, Akaeze
- Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Kings University, Ode Omu
- Kwararafa University, Wukari
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Madonna University, Okija
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
- Mountain Top University
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Novena University, Ogume
- Obong University, Obong Ntak
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
- Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
- Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Summit University
- Tansian University, Umunya
- University of Mkar, Mkar
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
- Wesley University Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
- Christopher University Mowe
- Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
- Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
- Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
- Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
- Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
- Capital City University, Kano State
- Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
- University of Offa, Kwara State
- Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
- Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
- Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- Coal City University Enugu State
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
- Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
- Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
- Atiba University Oyo
- Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
- Skyline University, Kano
- Greenfield University, Kaduna
- Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Trinity University Ogun State
- Westland University Iwo, Osun State
- Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
- Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
- PEN Resource University, Gombe
- Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
- Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
- Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
- Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
- Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
- NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
- Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
- James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
- Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
- Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
- Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
- Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
- Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
- Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
- Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
- Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
- Newgate University, Minna, Niger State.
- European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT
- North-West University Sokoto State
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