List of Universities (federal +state +private) in Nigeria approved by NUC (2023/2024 update Latest List)
As you register for the 2023/2024 JAMB exams in your various accredited centers it is important we also give you a list of Universities in Nigeria. This list is going to compromise or made up of:

- all federal universities in Nigeria
- all state universities in Nigeria
- All private universities in Nigeria
List of federal Universities in Nigeria approved by NUC (2023/2024 update Latest List)
Contents
Federal Universities are hot cake amongst admission seekers, this is so because they offer one of the best lecture rooms, laboratories, research centers although this is not surprising because federal universities receive more funding than state universities.
There are about 43 federal universities in Nigeria as at today.
It’s also on record that the number of professors in federal universities dwarf That of state and private universities. With out being told federal universities are cheaper in terms of school fees, acceptance fee and hostel accommodation.
In terms of popularity all federal universities are popular and this is evident in the huge number of candidates that struggles for limited space each year through their admission process.
If you have made up your mind to study in any federal university you must be ready to face stiff competition in their admission process. Now let’s show you a list of federal universities in Nigeria.
S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | COURSES | YEAR EST. |
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1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi | ATBU Courses | 1988 |
2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | ABU post UTME details and Departmental Cut off Point | 1962 |
3 | Bayero University, Kano | BUK Courses | 1975 |
4 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe | FUGASHUA Courses | 2013 |
5 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | FUPRE Courses | 2007 |
6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | FUTA Courses | 1981 |
7 | Federal University of Technology, Minna | FUTMINNA Courses | 1982 |
8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | FUTO Courses | 1980 |
9 | Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | FUD Courses | 2011 |
10 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | FUDMA Courses | 2011 |
11 | Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | FUKASHERE Courses | 2011 |
12 | Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | FULAFIA Courses | 2011 |
13 | Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | FULOKOJA Courses | 2011 |
14 | Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State | FUNAI Courses | 2011 |
15 | Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | FUOTUOKE Courses | 2011 |
16 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | FUOYE Courses | 2011 |
17 | Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | FUWUKARI Courses | 2011 |
18 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | FUBK Courses | 2013 |
19 | Federal University, Gusau Zamfara | FUGUS Courses | 2013 |
20 | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | MOUAU Courses | 1992 |
21 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | MAUTECH Courses | 1981 |
22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos | NOUN Courses | 2002 |
23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | NPA Courses | 2013 |
24 | Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna | NDA Courses | 1985 |
25 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | UNIZIK Courses | 1992 |
26 | Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife | OAU Courses | 1962 |
27 | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | UNIABUJA Courses | 1988 |
28 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | FUNAAB Courses | 1988 |
29 | University of Agriculture, Makurdi | FUAM Courses | 1988 |
30 | University of Benin | UNIBEN Courses | 1970 |
31 | University of Calabar | UNICAL Courses | 1975 |
32 | University of Ibadan | UI Courses | 1948 |
33 | University of Ilorin | UNILORIN Courses | 1975 |
34 | University of Jos | UNIJOS Courses | 1975 |
35 | University of Lagos | UNILAG Courses | 1962 |
36 | University of Maiduguri | UNIMAID Courses | 1975 |
37 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | UNN Courses | 1960 |
38 | University of Port-Harcourt | UNIPORT Courses | 1975 |
39 | University of Uyo | UNIUYO Courses | 1991 |
40 | Usumanu Danfodiyo University | UDUSOK Courses | 1975 |
41 | Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State | 2018 | |
42 | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna | 2018 | |
43 | Nigerian Army University Biu | 2018 |
List of state Universities in Nigeria approved by NUC (2021/2022 update Latest List)
There are about 47 state universities in Nigeria presently. Most state universities if not all are now competitive just like the federal universities in Nigeria.
But the only disadvantage here is that state universities are a little expensive than federal universities. Another challenge is that most state universities don’t have hostel accommodation.
Apart from the challenges we mentioned above there is no other disadvantage in schooling in any of the state universities in Nigeria.
Employers of Labour will never ask you if you graduated from a federal university or from a state university. All certificates are the same. So don’t get scared because of what we listed above or because of the numerous advantages we attached to federal institutions above.
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S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
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1 | Abia State University, Uturu | Prof. E. Uche Ikonne | http://www.absu.edu.ng | 1981 |
2 | Adamawa State University Mubi | Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta | http://www.adsu.edu.ng | 2002 |
3 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun | http://www.aaua.edu.ng | 1999 |
4 | Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden | Professor Eno James Ibanga | http://www.aksu.edu.ng | 2010 |
5 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo | http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng | 1980 |
6 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli | Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor | http://coou.edu.ng/ | 2000 |
7 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | Prof. Ezzildin M. Abdulrahman | http://www.basug.edu.ng | 2011 |
8 | Benue State University, Makurdi | Professor Msugh Moses Kembe | http://www.bsum.edu.ng | 1992 |
9 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | Professor Yakubu Muktar | http://www.ysu.edu.ng | 2006 |
10 | Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar | Professor A. Owan Enoh | http://www.crutech.edu.ng | 2004 |
11 | Delta State University Abraka | Professor Victor Peretomode | http://www.delsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
12 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | Professor Chigozie N Ogbu | http://www.ebsu.edu.ng | 2000 |
13 | Ekiti State University | Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele | http://www.eksu.edu.ng | 1982 |
14 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | Prof. Luke O Anike | http://www.esut.edu.ng | 1982 |
15 | Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe | Professor Ibrahim Musa Umar | http://www.gomsu.org | 2004 |
16 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai | Professor Muhammad N Maiturare | http://www.ibbu.edu.ng | 2005 |
17 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni | Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele | http://www.iaue.edu.ng | 2010 |
18 | Imo State University, Owerri | Prof. Mrs Victoria Obasi (Ag) | http://www.imsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
19 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu | http://www.slu.edu.ng | 2013 |
20 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | Professor Muhammad Tanko | http://www.kasu.edu.ng | 2004 |
21 | Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil | Professor IShehu A Musa | http://www.kustportal.edu.ng | 2000 |
22 | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero | Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero | http://www.ksusta.edu.ng | 2006 |
23 | Kogi State University Anyigba | Professor Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir | http://www.ksu.edu.ng | 1999 |
24 | Kwara State University, Ilorin | Professor A. Na-Allah | http://www.kwasu.edu.ng | 2009 |
25 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | Prof. Adeniyi S Gbadegesin | http://www.lautech.edu.ng | 1990 |
26 | Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa | Prof. Sunday R Ogunduyile | http://www.osustech.edu.ng | 2008 |
27 | River State University of Science and Technology | Prof. Blessing Chimezie Didia | http://www.ust.edu.ng | 1979 |
28 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | Prof Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde | http://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng | 1982 |
29 | Lagos State University, Ojo | Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun | http://www.lasu.edu.ng | 1983 |
30 | Niger Delta University Yenagoa | Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo | http://www.ndu.edu.ng | 2000 |
31 | Nasarawa State University Keffi | Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma | http://www.nsuk.edu.ng | 2002 |
32 | Plateau State University Bokkos | Prof. Doknan Sheni | http://www.plasu.edu.ng | 2005 |
33 | Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode | Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade | http://www.tasued.edu.ng | 2005 |
34 | Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina | Prof. Idris Isa Funtua | http://www.umyu.edu.ng | 2006 |
35 | Osun State University Osogbo | Prof Labode Popoola | http://www.uniosun.edu.ng | 2006 |
36 | Taraba State University, Jalingo | Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe | http://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng | 2008 |
37 | Sokoto State University | Prof. Sani M Dangwaggo | http://www.ssu.edu.ng | 2009 |
38 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano | Prof. Mustapha Ahmad Isah | http://www.nwu.edu.ng | 2012 |
39 | Oyo State Technical University Ibadan | Prof. Abayomi Salami | https://tech-u.edu.ng/ | 2012 |
40 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | Prof. Friday Okonofua | http://www.unimed.edu.ng | 2015 |
41 | Edo University Iyamo | Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag) | http://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
42 | Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State | Prof. Dafe Otobo | https://www.epu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
43 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ | 2016 | |
44 | Bornu State University, Maiduguri | 2016 | ||
45 | Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta | 2017 | ||
46 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology | 2017 | ||
47 | Zamfara State University | 2018 |
List of private Universities in Nigeria approved by NUC (2021/2022 update Latest List)
Let’s show you guys the list of private Universities in Nigeria that is recognized by the Federal government regulatory agency known as NUC.
NOTE : there are many fake road side institutions that are parading themselves as private universities. Don’t fall for such scam as they are not accredited by NUC.
Take your time and go through the listed universities in Nigeria
S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
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1 | Achievers University, Owo | Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi | http://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof. Samuel E Alao | http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | Professor M.O Ajisafe | http://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
4 | African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | Professor Kingston Nyamapfene | http://aust.edu.ng | 2007 |
5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Prof. Dapo F Asaju | http://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
6 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Professor Taofeek Ibrahim | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
7 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | Prof. Shehu G. Ado | http://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
8 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Dr. Dawn Dekle | http://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
9 | Augustine University | Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami | http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo | http://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
11 | Baze University | Prof. Tahir Mamman | http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Professor Jeremiah Ojediran | http://www.bellsuniversity.org | 2005 |
13 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie | http://www.idahosauniversity.com | 2002 |
14 | Bingham University, New Karu | Prof. William Barnabas Qurix | http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
15 | Bowen University, Iwo | Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo | http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org | 2001 |
16 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Ayandiji D Aina | http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
17 | Caritas University, Enugu | Professor Vincent C. Okore | http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
18 | Chrisland University | Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola | http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
19 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Aderemi A Atayero | http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
20 | Crawford University Igbesa | Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi | http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
21 | Crescent University | Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila | http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
22 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro | http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
23 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Prof. T O Fadayomi | http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
24 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. I U Kalu | http://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
25 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | Prof. Usman Abdullateef | http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
26 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke | http://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
27 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. M O E Iwuala | http://www.gregoryuniversity.com | 2012 |
28 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | Prof. Segun Odunola | http://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
29 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Enoch Ajunwa | http://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
30 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye | http://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
31 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor Sola Fajana | http://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
32 | Kings University, Ode Omu | Prof. Diran Famurewa | http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
33 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Professor Yakubu A Ochefu | http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org | 2005 |
34 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Professor Aize O Obayan | http://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
35 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo | http://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
36 | Madonna University, Okija | Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum | http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
37 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade | http://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
38 | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape | http://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
39 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/ | 2015 |
40 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | Professor Huseyin Sert | http://www.ntnu.edu.ng | 2009 |
41 | Novena University, Ogume | Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor | http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
42 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang | http://www.obonguniversity.net | 2007 |
43 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke | http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
44 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Juan Manuel Elegido | http://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
45 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe | http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
46 | Redeemer’s University, Mowe | Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa | http://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
47 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Prof. C C Onochie | http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com | 2005 |
48 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Professor O. C. Onwudike | http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
49 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | Prof. Celestine A Ntuen | http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
50 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade | http://www.salemuniversity.org | 2007 |
51 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan | http://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
52 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun | http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
53 | Summit University | Prof. H O B Oloyede | http://www.summituniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
54 | Tansian University, Umunya | Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru | http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
55 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Prof. Iorwese D Gernah | http://www.unimkar.edu.ng | 2005 |
56 | Veritas University, Abuja | Prof. Michael Kwanashie | http://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
57 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu | http://www.wellspringuniversity.net | 2009 |
58 | Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo | Professor Olu Aderounmu | http://www.wusto.edu.ng | 2007 |
59 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah | http://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
60 | Christopher University Mowe | Prof. Friday Ndubuisi | http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
61 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | Prof. Kolade Ayorinde | http://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
62 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | Prof. J O Afolayan | http://www.aul.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
63 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | Prof. Anthony Akinwole | http://www.dui.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
64 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo | http://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
65 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | Prof. Julian Osuji | http://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
66 | Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye | 2016 | |
67 | Coal City University Enugu State | Prof. Malachy Ike Okwueze | 2016 | |
68 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu | http://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
69 | Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State | http://www.adun.edu.ng | 2017 | |
70 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | 2017 | ||
71 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | 2017 | ||
72 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | Prof. Michael Diejomaoh | 2017 | |
73 | Atiba University Oyo | 2017 | ||
74 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi | http://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng | 2017 |
75 | Skyline University, Kano | 2018 |
Private Universities
You did a great job.
Is it possible to know the owners of the Private Universities.
On principles, some of us may not be able to apply to just any of them.
Some proprietors plunderred the nation’s economy. Integrity is important for us to survive in Nigeria.
Is any of the state or federal universities in need of a professor of Sociology of education?