There are many different universities in Nigeria that one can choose from. There are federal, state, and even private universities. So, read through to see the list of the universities we have in Nigeria, and then choose the one that suits you.
Universities in Nigeria
Nigeria has a thriving educational system and is a nation with a rich cultural legacy and a fast-expanding economy.
The many universities in Nigeria, each with a unique personality and contribution, are among the pillars of this educational system.
These institutions serve as hubs of knowledge. It also fosters academic growth and contributes to the nation’s intellectual capital. Let’s explore Nigeria’s higher education system from the federal down to the private universities.
Federal Universities in Nigeria
1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
3. Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi (AE-FUNAI)
4. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
5. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun (FUNAAB)
6. Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi (FUBK)
7. Federal University Dutse, Jigawa (FUD)
8. Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDM)
9. Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA)
10. Federal University Gusau, Zamfara (FUGUS)
11. Federal University Kashere, Gombe (FUK)
12. Federal University Lokoja, Kogi (FUL)
13. Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa (FULAFIA)
14. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta (FUPRE)
15. Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo (FUTA)
16. Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger (FUTMIN)
17. Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo (FUTO)
18. Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUO)
19. Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti (FUOYE)
20. Federal University Wukari, Taraba (FUW)
21. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia (MOUAU)
22. Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa (MAU)
23. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)
24. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra (UNIZIK)
25. Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun (OAU)
26. University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (UNIABUJA)
27. University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue (UAM)
28. University of Benin, Edo (UNIBEN)
29. University of Calabar, Cross River (UNICAL)
30. University of Ibadan, Oyo (UI)
31. University of Ilorin, Kwara (UNILORIN)
32. University of Jos, Plateau (UJ)
33. University of Lagos, Lagos (UNILAG)
34. University of Maiduguri, Borno (UNIMAID)
35. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu (UNN)
36. University of Port Harcourt, Rivers (UNIPORT)
37. University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom (UNIUYO)
38. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
State Universities in Nigeria
1. Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU)
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo (AAUA)
4. Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo (AKSU)
5. Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Kano (ADUSTECH)
6. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
7. Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG)
8. Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa (BMU)
9. Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)
10. Borno State University, Maiduguri (BOSU)
11. Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu, Yobe (YSU)
12. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra (ANSU)
13. University of Cross River State (formerly Cross River University of Technology), Cross River (UNICROSS)
14. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
15. Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSPZ)
16. Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba (DOU)
17. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)
18. Edo State University, Iyamho (EDSU)
19. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (ESUAD)
20. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
21. Gombe State University, Gombe (GSU)
22. Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo (GSUST)
23. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger (IBBUL)
24. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers (IAUE)
25. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
26. Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa (SLU)
27. Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST)
28. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)
29. Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)
30. Kwara State University, Ilorin (KWASU)
Other State Universities in Nigeria
31. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo (LAUTECH)
32. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)
33. Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
34. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa (NDU)
35. Northwest University, Kano (NWU)
36. Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa (OSUSTECH)
37. Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
38. Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU)
39. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt (RSU)
40. Sokoto State University, Sokoto (SSU)
41. Southeast University, Enugu (SEU)
42. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun (TASUED)
43. Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSU)
44. Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo (TECH-U)
45. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UMYU)
46. Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU)
Private Universities in Nigeria
1. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo
2. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun
3. Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
4. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
5. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo
6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara
7. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa
9. Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos
10. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun
11. Baze University, Abuja
12. Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun
13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo
14. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa
15. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos
16. Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
17. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun
18. Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun
19. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun
20. Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun
21. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun
22. Crown Hill University, Ilorin, Kwara
23. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo
24. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo
25. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi
26. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun
27. Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
28. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia
29. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun
30. Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo
31. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo
32. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun
33. Kings University, Odeomu, Osun
34. Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Oyo
35. Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara
36. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo
37. Madonna University, Okija, Anambra
38. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun
39. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor, Delta
40. Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba, Ogun
Other Private Universities in Nigeria
41. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
42. Novena University, Ogume, Delta
43. Obong University, Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom
44. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun
45. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
46. Paul University, Awka, Anambra
47. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun
48. Renaissance University, Enugu
49. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Abia
50. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
51. Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi
52. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo
53. Skyline University Nigeria, Kano
54. Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun
55. Summit University, Offa, Kwara
56. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra
57. University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue
58. Veritas University, Abuja
59. Wellspring University, Benin City, Edo
60. Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo
61. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta
62. Yobe State University,
63. The University of Science and Technology, Damaturu
64. Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara
These are the universities in Nigeria. You can now go ahead and choose the one that suits you. Be aware and consider some factors before making any choice. For example, private universities cost more while federal universities seem cheaper.
So you will have to choose the one that is within your budget and also aligns with what you want to study.
