The list of universities in Nigeria captured is accredited by the National Universities Commission and is the only degree-awarding institution.
These universities are public and private universities of technology, education, and agriculture, as owned by states and the federal government.
List of Universities in Nigeria – State Universities
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Delta State University Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
- Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni
- Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
- Lagos State University, Ojo
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa
- Osun State University Osogbo
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Sokoto State University
- 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
- Nasarawa State University Keffi
- Plateau State University Bokkos
- Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
- University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
- Bornu State University, Maiduguri
- Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
- Edo State University Uzairue
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
- Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
- Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
- University of Ilesa, Osun State
- Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. Oyo, Oyo State
- Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
- Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
- Gombe State University of Science and Technology
- Zamfara State University
- Bayelsa Medical University
- Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
- University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
- University of Delta, Agbor
- Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education
- Kogi State University, Kabba
- Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
- Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- Niger State University of Education, Minna
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List of Universities in Nigeria – Private Universities in Nigeria
- Achievers University, Owo
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
- Baze University
- Bells University of Technology, Otta
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- 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
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
- Tansian University, Umunya
- Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Augustine University
- American University of Nigeria, Yola
- University of Mkar, Mkar
- Veritas University, Abuja
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Chrisland University
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
- Covenant University Ota
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Summit University, Offa
- Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
- Hezekiah University, Umudi
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Madonna University, Okija
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Atiba University Oyo
- Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
- 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
- Skyline University, Kano
- Greenfield University, Kaduna
- Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Coal City University Enugu State
- Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
- Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
- Wesley University Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
- Christopher University Mowe
- Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
- Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
- Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
- Capital City University, Kano State
- Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
- Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
- Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
- Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
- Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
- Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
- Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
- Trinity University Ogun State
- University of Offa, Kwara State
- NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
- Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
- James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
- Westland University Iwo, Osun State
- Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
- Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
- Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State
- Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
- Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
- Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
- NorthWest University Sokoto State
- PeaceLand University, Enugu State
- Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
- Rayhaan University, Kebbi
- Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
- Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
- Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
- Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
- Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
- Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
- Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
- Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
- Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
- Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
- Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State
- British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State
- Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
- Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara
- Sam Maris University, Ondo
- PEN Resource University, Gombe
- Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State
- Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.
- Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State
- Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
- Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
- Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.
- European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT
- Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State
- Miva Open University, Abuja FCT
- Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
- Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
- Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State
- Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja
- Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja
- Azman University, Kano State
- Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State
- Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State
- Jewel University, Gombe state
- Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State
- The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State
- University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state
- Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
- West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State
- Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja
- El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State
- Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State
- Cosmopolitan University Abuja
- College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
- Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State
- Franco British International University, Kaduna State
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List of Universities in Nigeria – Federal Universities
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University Gashua, Yobe
- University of Lagos
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- University of Calabar
- University of Port-Harcourt
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
- University of Uyo
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
- Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
- University of Ibadan
- University of Agriculture, Makurdi
- Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
- National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
- Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
- Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
- University of Benin
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State
- Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
- Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
- University of Maiduguri
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
- Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
- Nigerian Army University Biu
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
- David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu
- Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State
- Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University
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