UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

 

Previously, only the federal government and state governments were authorized to operate universities. Individuals, corporations, and religious organizations have recently been given licenses to open private universities in the country.

This is because Nigeria's population is steadily increasing, and the capacity of available universities can admit only a handful of Nigerian students interested in obtaining a university degree. Also, it is generally believed that the standard of education in many of these federal and state universities is poor, therefore, the need for more university establishments to fill in this gap.

How to know if a particular university in Nigeria is a license to operate

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education (FME).  It is a government commission located in the capital city of Abuja.
They are responsible for the accreditation and regulation of every university in Nigeria. They enforce uniform standards and sets the admissions capacity of every university in Nigeria.
If a particular university( federal, state, or private ) is not license to operate by NUC, it is not advisable to apply to the school, because the certificate will not be recognized, meaning you wouldn’t mobilize for NYSC.
The best place to check is the official website of NUC which is www.nuc.edu.ng do not trust a list that is not from NUC so that you don’t patronize fraudsters claiming to be accredited Nigeria universities.
Many have even fallen for scams as a result of their desperation to gain admission into a university.
NUC has warned that anybody who patronizes or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.

The main functions of the Commission are outlined as follows:

• Granting approval for all academic programs run in Nigerian universities;
• Granting approval for the establishment of all higher educational institutions offering degree programs in Nigerian universities;
• Ensure quality assurance of all academic programs offered in Nigerian universities; and
• Channel for all external support to the Nigerian universities.

How many Universities are located in Nigeria?
As of 2021, according to UNC, there are 195 universities in Nigeria. Comprises of 99 private universities, Federal universities amounted to 44, while state universities were 52. The aim of this post is to provide a comprehensive list of all Nigerian Universities in alphabetical order, according to NUC.

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COMPLETE LIST OF UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA
S/N	FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES	COURSES	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Abubakar Tafawa Belewa University, Bauchi	Courses Offered	https://www.atbu.edu.ng	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Courses Offered	https://www.abu.edu.ng	1962
3	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	Courses Offered	https://www.afit.edu.ng	2018
4	Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	Courses Offered	https://www.funai.edu.ng	2011
5	Bayero University, Kano	Courses Offered	https://www.buk.edu.ng	1975
6	Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi	Courses Offered	https://www.fubk.edu.ng	2013
7	Federal University,Dutse, Jigawa State	Courses Offered	https://www.fud.edu.ng	2011
8	Federal University,Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	Courses Offered	https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng	2011
9	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	Courses Offered	https://www.fugashua.edu.ng	2013
10	Federal University Gusau Zamfara	Courses Offered	https://www.fugusau.edu.ng	2013
11	Federal University,Kashere, Gombe State	Courses Offered	https://www.fukashere.edu.ng	2011
12	Federal University,Lafia, Nasarawa	Courses Offered	https://www.fulafia.edu.ng	2011
13	Federal University,Lokoja, Kogi State	Courses Offered	https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng	2011
14	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Courses Offered	https://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
15	Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun	Courses Offered	https://www.fupre.edu.ng	2007
16	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Courses Offered	https://www.futa.edu.ng	1981
17	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Courses Offered	https://www.futminna.edu.ng	1982
18	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Courses Offered	https://www.futo.edu.ng	1980
19	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	Course Offered	https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng	2011
20	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	Courses Offered	https://www.fuoye.edu.ng	2011
21	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	Courses Offered	https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng	2011
22	Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike	Courses Offered	https://www.mouau.edu.ng	1992
23	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Courses Offered	https://www.mautech.edu.ng	1981
24	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Courses Offered	https://www.nou.edu.ng	2002
25	Nigeria Army University Biu	Courses Offered	https://www.naub.edu.ng	2018
26	Nigeria Defence Academy Kaduna	Courses Offered	https://www.nda.edu.ng	1985
27	Nigeria Maritime University OKerenkoko, Delta State	Courses Offered	https://www.nmu.edu.ng	2018
28	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Courses Offered	https://www.polac.edu.ng	2013
29	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa	Courses Offered	https://www.unizik.edu.ng	1992
30	Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife	Courses Offered	https://www.oauife.edu.ng	1962
31	University of Abuja Gwagwalada	Courses Offered	https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
32	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Courses Offered	https://www.uam.edu.ng	1988
33	University of Benin	Courses Offered	https://www.uniben.edu.ng	1970
34	University of calabar	Courses Offered	https://www.unical.edu.ng	1975
35	University of Health Science,Otukpo, Benue State	Courses Offered	https://www.fuhso.ng	2020
36	University of Ibadan	Courses Offered	https://www.ui.edu.ng	1948
37	University of Illorin	Courses Offered	https://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
38	University of Jos	Courses Offered	https://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
39	University of Lagos	Courses Offered	https://www.unilag.edu.ng	1962
40	University of Maiduguri	Courses Offered	https://www.unimaid.edu.ng	1975
41	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Courses Offered	https://www.unn.edu.ng	1960
42	University of Port-Harcourt	Courses Offered	https://www.uniport.edu.ng	1975
43	University of Uyo	Courses Offered	https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	1991
44	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Courses Offered	https://www.udusok.edu.ng	1988
STATE UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA
S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	COURSES	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
45	Abia State University, Uturu	Courses Offered	https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng	1981
46	Adamawa State University, Mubi	Courses Offered	https://www.adsu.edu.ng	2002
47	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	Courses Offered	https://www.aaua.edu.ng	1999
48	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	Courses Offered	https://www.aksu.edu.ng	1988
49	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Courses Offered	https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng	1980
50	Bayelsa Medical University	Courses Offered	https://www.bmu.edu.ng	2019
51	Bauchi State University, Gadua	Courses Offered	https://www.basug.edu.ng	2011
52	Benue State University, Makurdi	Courses Offered	https://www.bsum.edu.ng	1992
53	Bornu State University, Maiduguri	Courses Offered	https://www.bosu.edu.ng	2016
54	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ekpoma	Courses Offered	https://www.coou.edu.ng	2000
55	Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State	Courses Offered	https://www.custech.edu.ng	2020
56	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	Courses Offered	https://www.crutech.edu.ng	1988
57	Delta State University, Abraka	Courses Offered	https://www.delsu.edu.ng	1992
58	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	Courses Offered	https://www..edu.ng	2021
59	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba	Courses Offered	https://www..edu.ng	2021
60	Eastern Palm University,Ogboko, Imo State	Courses Offered	https://www.epu.edu.ng	2016
61	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Courses Offered	https://www.ebsu.edu.ng	2000
62	Edo State University, Uzairue	Courses Offered	https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng	2016
63	Ekiti State University,	Courses Offered	https://www.eksu.edu.ng	1982
64	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Courses Offered	https://www.esut.edu.ng	1982
65	Gombe State University, Gombe	Courses Offered	https://www.gsu.edu.ng	2004
66	Gombe State University of Science and Technology	Courses Offered	https://www.gsu.edu.ng	2017
67	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, lapai	Courses Offered	https://www.ibbu.edu.ng	2005
68	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni	Courses Offered	https://www.iaue.edu.ng	2010
69	Imo State University, Owerri	Courses Offered	https://www.imsu.edu.ng	1992
70	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Courses Offered	https://www.kasu.edu.ng	2004
71	Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil	Courses Offered	https://www.kust.edu.ng	2000
72	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Courses Offered	https://www.ksusta.edu.ng	2006
73	Kogi State University, Anyigba	Courses Offered	https://www.ksu.edu.ng	1999
74	Kwara State University, Ilorin	Courses Offered	https://www.kwasu.edu.ng	2009
75	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Courses Offered	https://www.lautech.edu.ng	1990
76	Lagos State University, Ojo	Courses Offered	https://www.lasu.edu.ng	1983
77	Moshood Abiola University of Science of Science and Technology, Abeokuta	Courses Offered	https://www.mapoly.edu.ng	2017
78	Nasarawa State University, Keffi	Courses Offered	https://www.nsuk.edu.ng	2002
79	Niger Delta University, Yenagoa	Courses Offered	https://www.ndu.edu.ng	2000
80	Plateau State University, Bokkos	Courses Offered	https://www.plasu.edu.ng	2005
81	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	Courses Offered	https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	1982
82	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	Courses Offered	https://www.unimed.edu.ng	2015
83	Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa	Courses Offered	https://www.osustech.edu.ng	2008
84	Osun State University, Osogbo	Courses Offered	https://www.uniosun.edu.ng	2006
85	Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan	Courses Offered	https://www.tech-u.edu.ng	2012
86	Rivers State University	Courses Offered	https://www.rsu.edu.ng	1979
87	Sokoto State University	Courses Offered	https://www.ssu.edu.ng	2009
88	Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	Courses Offered	https://www.slu.edu.ng	2013
89	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Courses Offered	https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	2008
90	Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode	Courses Offered	https://www.tasued.edu.ng	2005
91	Umar Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina	Courses Offered	https://www.umyu.edu.ng	2006
92	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	Courses Offered	https://www.uat.edu.ng	2016
93	University of Delta, Agbor	Courses Offered	https://www.delsu.edu.ng	2021
94	Yobe State University, Damaturu	Courses Offered	https://www.ysu.edu.ng	2006
95	Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano	Courses Offered	https://www.nwu.edu.ng	2012
96	Zamfara State University	Courses Offered	https://www..edu.ng	2018
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA
S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	COURSES	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
97	Achievers University, Owo	Courses Offered	https://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
98	Adeleke University, Ede	Courses Offered	https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
99	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State	Courses Offered	https://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
100	Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State	Courses Offered	https://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
101	African University of Science and Technology, Abuja	Courses Offered	https://www.aust.edu.ng	2007
102	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State	Courses Offered	https://www.apu.edu.ng	2021
103	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Courses Offered	https://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
104	Al-Hikmah University, Illorin	Courses Offered	https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
105	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State	Courses Offered	https://www.ausu.edu.ng	2021
106	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Courses Offered	https://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
107	America University of Nigeria, Yola	Courses Offered	https://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
108	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State	Courses Offered	https://www.ananuniversity.edu.ng	2021
109	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	Courses Offered	https://www.aul.edu.ng	2016
110	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	Courses Offered	https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng	2016
111	Atiba University Oyo	Courses Offered	https://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng	2017
112	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State	Courses Offered	https://www.avemariauniversity.edu.ng	2021
113	Augustine University	Courses Offered	https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng	2015
114	Babcock University, llishan-Remo	Courses Offered	https://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
115	Baze University	Courses Offered	https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
116	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Courses Offered	https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng	2005
117	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Courses Offered	https://www.biu.edu.ng	2002
118	Bingham University, New Karu	Courses Offered	https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
119	Bowen University, Iwo	Courses Offered	https://www.bowen.edu.ng	2001
120	Caleb University, Lagos	Courses Offered	https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
121	Capital City University, Kano State	Courses Offered		2021
122	Caritas University, Enugu	Courses Offered	https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng	2005
123	Chrisland University	Courses Offered	https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
124	Christopher University Mowe	Courses Offered	https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng	2015
125	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State	Courses Offered	https://www.claretianuniversity.edu.ng	2021
126	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	Courses Offered	https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng	2016
127	Coal City University Enugu State	Courses Offered	https://www.ccu.edu.ng	2016
128	Covenant University Ota	Courses Offered	https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng	2002
129	Crawford University Igbesa	Courses Offered	https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
130	Crescent University	Courses Offered	https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
131	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin Kwara State	Courses Offered	https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng	2016
132	Dominican University, Ibadan Oyo State	Courses Offered	https://www.dui.edu.ng	2016
133	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State	Courses Offered	https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng	2019
134	Edusoko University, Bida Niger State	Courses Offered	https://www.edusokouniversity.edu.ng	2021
135	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Courses Offered	https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng	2015
136	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin Lagos	Courses Offered	https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
137	Elizade University, llara-Mokin	Courses Offered	https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
138	Evangel University, Akaeze	Courses Offered	https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
139	Fountain University, Oshogbo	Courses Offered	https://www.fuo.edu.ng	2007
140	Godfreg Okoye University, Ugwuomu- Nike Enugu State	Courses Offered	https://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
141	Greenfield University, Kaduna,	Courses Offered	https://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
142	Gregory University,Uturu	Courses Offered	https://www.gregoryuniversity.edu.ng	2012
143	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun State	Courses Offered	https://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
144	Havilla University,Nde-ikom, Cross River State	Courses Offered	https://www.havillauniversity.edu.ng	2021
145	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Courses Offered	https://www.hezekiah.edu.ng	2015
146	Igbinedion University Okada	Courses Offered	https://www.uiokada.edu.ng	1999
147	James Hope University,Lagos Lagos State	Courses Offered		2021
148	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Courses Offered	https://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
149	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State	Courses Offered		2021
150	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State	Courses Offered		2021
151	Kings University, Ode Omu	Courses Offered	https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng	2015
152	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	Courses Offered	https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng	2016
153	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Courses Offered	https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
154	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Courses Offered	https://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
155	Lead City University, Ibadan	Courses Offered	https://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
156	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	Courses Offered	https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng	2016
157	Madonna University, Okija	Courses Offered	https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
158	Maranatha University, Mgbidi, Imo State	Courses Offered	https://www.maranathauniversity.edu.ng	2021
159	Maria Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State	Courses Offered	https://www.maaun.net	2021
160	Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State	Courses Offered		2021
161	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Courses Offered	https://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
162	Micheal and Cecilia Ibru University	Courses Offered	https://www.mciu.edu.ng	2015
163	Mountain Top University	Courses Offered	https://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
164	Mudiame University,Irrua, Edo State	Courses Offered	https://www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng	2021
165	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Courses Offered	https://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009
166	Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State	Courses Offered		2021
167	Novena University, Ogume	Courses Offered	https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
168	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Courses Offered	https://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
169	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu Osun State	Courses Offered	https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
170	PAMO university of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Courses Offered	https://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
171	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Courses Offered	https://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
172	Paul University, Awka Anambra State	Courses Offered	https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
173	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja	Courses Offered		2021
174	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo State	Courses Offered	https://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
175	Redeemer's University, Ede	Courses Offered	https://www.run.edu.ng	2005
176	Renaissance University, Enugu	Courses Offered	https://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
177	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa Rivers State	Courses Offered	https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
178	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	Courses Offered	https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
179	Salem University, Lokoja	Courses Offered	https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
180	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa	Courses Offered	https://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
181	Skyline University, Kano	Courses Offered	https://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
182	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Courses Offered	https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
183	Spiritan University,Nneochi Abia State	Courses Offered	https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
184	Summit University	Courses Offered	https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
185	Tansian University, Umunya	Courses Offered	https://www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng	2007
186	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-irese, Kwara State	Courses Offered	https://www.tau.edu.ng	2021
187	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State	Courses Offered	https://www.topfaith.edu.ng	2021
188	Trinity University Ogun State	Courses Offered	https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng	2019
189	University of Mkar, Mkar	Courses Offered	https://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
190	University of Offa, Kwara State	Courses Offered		2021
191	Veritas University, Abuja	Courses Offered	https://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
192	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa Edo State	Courses Offered	https://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
193	Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo	Courses Offered	https://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
194	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Courses Offered	https://www.wdu.edu.ng	1988
195	Westland University Iwo, Osun State	Courses Offered	https://www.westland.edu.ng	2019

S/N UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA COURSES WEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST. 

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