Just like the name suggests, State universities are Universities that are established, owned, funded, and primarily controlled by the state. After independence in 1960, all Nigeria’s states were determined to make education accessible at all levels. This, plus population growth led to a significant increase in the number of tertiary institutions.
The goal of these universities is to increase student admissions by delivering professional skills and experience to state indigene, through advanced research facilities, allowing them to pursue higher education.
The aim of this post is to list all the state Universities In Nigeria, to help prospective students (Jambites) outline these various state universities, so as to make it easy for them to choose from.
How many state university is in Nigeria?
As of 2021, according to National Universities Commission (NUC), there is 52 state university. This is because some states have more than one state university.
Please note that all the Nigerian universities listed here are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, and you can find out more by visiting NUC official website www.nuc.edu.ng and also by clicking on the state university website link. You can also know the courses offered in a particular state university by clicking on the course link.
Are the courses offered in the state university accredited?
Yes, courses offered in state-owned academic institutions have been fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Below is a comprehensive list of all accredited state universities in Nigeria, arranged in alphabetical order.
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| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | COURSES | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia State University, Uturu | Courses Offered | https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 2 | Adamawa State University, Mubi | Courses Offered | https://www.adsu.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 3 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | Courses Offered | https://www.aaua.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 4 | Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden | Courses Offered | https://www.aksu.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 5 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | Courses Offered | https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng | 1980 |
| 6 | Bayelsa Medical University | Courses Offered | https://www.bmu.edu.ng | 2019 |
| 7 | Bauchi State University, Gadua | Courses Offered | https://www.basug.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 8 | Benue State University, Makurdi | Courses Offered | https://www.bsum.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 9 | Bornu State University, Maiduguri | Courses Offered | https://www.bosu.edu.ng | 2016 |
| 10 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ekpoma | Courses Offered | https://www.coou.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 11 | Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State | Courses Offered | https://www.custech.edu.ng | 2020 |
| 12 | Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar | Courses Offered | https://www.crutech.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 13 | Delta State University, Abraka | Courses Offered | https://www.delsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 14 | Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro | Courses Offered | https://www..edu.ng | 2021 |
| 15 | Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba | Courses Offered | https://www..edu.ng | 2021 |
| 16 | Eastern Palm University,Ogboko, Imo State | Courses Offered | https://www.epu.edu.ng | 2016 |
| 17 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | Courses Offered | https://www.ebsu.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 18 | Edo State University, Uzairue | Courses Offered | https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng | 2016 |
| 19 | Ekiti State University, | Courses Offered | https://www.eksu.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 20 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | Courses Offered | https://www.esut.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 21 | Gombe State University, Gombe | Courses Offered | https://www.gsu.edu.ng | 2004 |
| 22 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology | Courses Offered | https://www.gsu.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 23 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, lapai | Courses Offered | https://www.ibbu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 24 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni | Courses Offered | https://www.iaue.edu.ng | 2010 |
| 25 | Imo State University, Owerri | Courses Offered | https://www.imsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 26 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | Courses Offered | https://www.kasu.edu.ng | 2004 |
| 27 | Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil | Courses Offered | https://www.kust.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 28 | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero | Courses Offered | https://www.ksusta.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 29 | Kogi State University, Anyigba | Courses Offered | https://www.ksu.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 30 | Kwara State University, Ilorin | Courses Offered | https://www.kwasu.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 31 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | Courses Offered | https://www.lautech.edu.ng | 1990 |
| 32 | Lagos State University, Ojo | Courses Offered | https://www.lasu.edu.ng | 1983 |
| 33 | Moshood Abiola University of Science of Science and Technology, Abeokuta | Courses Offered | https://www.mapoly.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 34 | Nasarawa State University, Keffi | Courses Offered | https://www.nsuk.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 35 | Niger Delta University, Yenagoa | Courses Offered | https://www.ndu.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 36 | Plateau State University, Bokkos | Courses Offered | https://www.plasu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 37 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | Courses Offered | https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 38 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | Courses Offered | https://www.unimed.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 39 | Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa | Courses Offered | https://www.osustech.edu.ng | 2008 |
| 40 | Osun State University, Osogbo | Courses Offered | https://www.uniosun.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 41 | Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan | Courses Offered | https://www.tech-u.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 42 | Rivers State University | Courses Offered | https://www.rsu.edu.ng | 1979 |
| 43 | Sokoto State University | Courses Offered | https://www.ssu.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 44 | Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | Courses Offered | https://www.slu.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 45 | Taraba State University, Jalingo | Courses Offered | https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng | 2008 |
| 46 | Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode | Courses Offered | https://www.tasued.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 47 | Umar Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina | Courses Offered | https://www.umyu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 48 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | Courses Offered | https://www.uat.edu.ng | 2016 |
| 49 | University of Delta, Agbor | Courses Offered | https://www.delsu.edu.ng | 2021 |
| 50 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | Courses Offered | https://www.ysu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 51 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano | Courses Offered | https://www.nwu.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 52 | Zamfara State University | Courses Offered | https://www..edu.ng | 2018 |
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | COURSES | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
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