Comprehensive List of Universities in Nigeria: Federal, State, & Private

Here is the exhaustive list of all universities in Nigeria, categorized into federal, state, and private institutions. The list includes their locations, regions, establishment years, and official websites.

Nigeria is home to numerous universities, categorized into federal, state, and private institutions. This article provides a comprehensive list of these universities, detailing their locations, regions, establishment years, and official websites.

List of Universities in Nigeria Accredited by National Universities Commission Nigeria

Federal Universities in Nigeria

Federal universities in Nigeria are funded and managed by the federal government. Below is a detailed list:

S/N	University Name	State	Region	Year Established	University website
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Bauchi	North East	1988	www.atbu.edu.ng
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Kaduna	North West	1962	www.abu.edu.ng
3	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	Kaduna	North West	2018	www.afit.edu.ng
4	Bayero University, Kano	Kano	North West	1975	www.buk.edu.ng
5	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	Yobe	North East	2013	www.fugashua.edu.ng
6	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Ogun	South West	1988	www.unaab.edu.ng
7	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Delta	South South	2007	www.fupre.edu.ng
8	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Ondo	South West	1981	www.futa.edu.ng
9	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Niger	North Central	1983	www.futminna.edu.ng
10	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Imo	South East	1980	www.futo.edu.ng
11	Federal University, Dutse	Jigawa	North West	2011	www.fud.edu.ng
12	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma	Katsina	North West	2011	www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
13	Federal University, Kashere	Gombe	North East	2011	www.fukashere.edu.ng
14	Federal University, Lafia	Nasarawa	North Central	2011	www.fulafia.edu.ng
15	Federal University, Lokoja	Kogi	North Central	2011	www.fulokoja.edu.ng
16	Federal University, Ndifu-Alike	Ebonyi	South East	2011	www.funai.edu.ng
17	Federal University, Otuoke	Bayelsa	South South	2011	www.fuotuoke.edu.ng
18	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti	Ekiti	South West	2011	www.fuoye.edu.ng
19	Federal University, Wukari	Taraba	North East	2011	www.fuwukari.edu.ng
20	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike	Abia	South East	1992	www.mouau.edu.ng
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Adamawa	North East	1981	www.mautech.edu.ng
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Lagos	South West	2002	www.nou.edu.ng
23	Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna	Kaduna	North West	1964	www.nda.edu.ng
24	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Anambra	South East	1991	www.unizik.edu.ng
25	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	Osun	South West	1962	www.oauife.edu.ng
26	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	FCT	North Central	1988	www.uniabuja.edu.ng
27	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Benue	North Central	1988	www.uam.edu.ng
28	University of Benin	Edo	South South	1970	www.uniben.edu
29	University of Calabar	Cross River	South South	1975	www.unical.edu.ng
30	University of Ibadan	Oyo	South West	1948	www.ui.edu.ng
31	University of Ilorin	Kwara	North Central	1975	www.unilorin.edu.ng
32	University of Jos	Plateau	North Central	1975	www.unijos.edu.ng
33	University of Lagos	Lagos	South West	1962	www.unilag.edu.ng
34	University of Maiduguri	Borno	North East	1975	www.unimaid.edu.ng
35	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Enugu	South East	1960	www.unn.edu.ng
36	University of Port Harcourt	Rivers	South South	1975	www.uniport.edu.ng
37	University of Uyo	Akwa Ibom	South South	1991	www.uniuyo.edu.ng
38	Usmanu Danfodiyo University	Sokoto	North West	1975	www.udusok.edu.ng

State Universities in Nigeria

State universities in Nigeria are funded and managed by the various state governments. Below is a comprehensive list of state universities in Nigeria:

S/N	University Name	State	Region	University Website
1	Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)	Abia	South East	www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
2	Adamawa State University, Mubi (ADSU)	Adamawa	North East	www.adsu.edu.ng
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)	Ondo	South West	www.aaua.edu.ng
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden (AKSU)	Akwa Ibom	South South	www.aksu.edu.ng
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)	Edo	South South	www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
6	Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG)	Bauchi	North East	www.basug.edu.ng
7	Benue State University, Makurdi (BSU)	Benue	North Central	www.bsum.edu.ng
8	Yobe State University, Damaturu (YSU)	Yobe	North East	www.ysu.edu.ng
9	Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)	Delta	South South	www.delsu.edu.ng
10	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)	Ebonyi	South East	www.ebsu.edu.ng
11	Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU)	Ekiti	South West	www.eksu.edu.ng
12	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)	Enugu	South East	www.esut.edu.ng
13	Gombe State University, Gombe (GSU)	Gombe	North East	www.gsu.edu.ng
14	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)	Niger	North Central	www.ibbu.edu.ng
15	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni (IAUE)	Rivers	South South	www.iaue.edu.ng
16	Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)	Imo	South East	www.imsu.edu.ng
17	Kaduna State University, Kaduna (KASU)	Kaduna	North West	www.kasu.edu.ng
18	Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST)	Kano	North West	www.kustwudil.edu.ng
19	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)	Kebbi	North West	www.ksusta.edu.ng
20	Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)	Kogi	North Central	www.ksu.edu.ng
21	Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU)	Kwara	North Central	www.kwasu.edu.ng
22	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)	Oyo	South West	www.lautech.edu.ng
23	Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU)	Lagos	South West	www.lasu.edu.ng
24	Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)	Nasarawa	North Central	www.nsuk.edu.ng
25	Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island (NDU)	Bayelsa	South South	www.ndu.edu.ng
26	Northwest University, Kano (NWU)	Kano	North West	www.nwu.edu.ng
27	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (OOU)	Ogun	South West	www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
28	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED)	Ondo	South West	www.unimed.edu.ng
29	Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)	Osun	South West	www.uniosun.edu.ng
30	Plateau State University, Bokkos (PLASU)	Plateau	North Central	www.plasu.edu.ng
31	River State University, Port Harcourt (RSU)	Rivers	South South	www.rsu.edu.ng
32	Sokoto State University, Sokoto (SSU)	Sokoto	North West	www.ssu.edu.ng
33	Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode (TASUED)	Ogun	South West	www.tasued.edu.ng
34	Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSU)	Taraba	North East	www.tsuniversity.edu.ng
35	Technical University, Ibadan (Tech-U)	Oyo	South West	www.tech-u.edu.ng
36	Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina (UMYU)	Katsina	North West	www.umyu.edu.ng
37	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa	Bayelsa	South South	www.uat.edu.ng
38	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU)	Jigawa	North West	www.slu.edu.ng
39	Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.nwu.edu.ng
40	Edo University, Iyamho	Edo	South South	www.edouniversity.edu.ng
41	Eastern Palm University, Ogboko	Imo	South East	www.easternpalm.edu.ng
42	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta	Ogun	South West	www.maustech.edu.ng
43	Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo	Gombe	North East	www.gomsustech.edu.ng
44	Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara	Zamfara	North West	www.zamsut.edu.ng
45	Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa	Bayelsa	South South	www.bmu.edu.ng
46	University of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Umuagwo	Imo	South East	www.uaes.edu.ng
47	David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu	Ebonyi	South East	www.dumms.edu.ng
48	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti	Ekiti	South West	www.bouesti.edu.ng
49	Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara	Kogi	North Central	www.custech.edu.ng
50	University of Delta, Agbor	Delta	South South	www.unidel.edu.ng
51	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba	Delta	South South	www.dou.edu.ng
52	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	Delta	South South	www.dust.edu.ng
53	King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu	Ebonyi	South East	www.kdum.edu.ng
54	Anambra State University, Uli	Anambra	South East	www.ansu.edu.ng
55	Kebbi State University, Kebbi	Kebbi	North West	www.ksu.edu.ng
56	Kwara State University, Malete	Kwara	North Central	www.kwasu.edu.ng
57	Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu	Yobe	North East	www.yobestateuniversity.edu.ng
58	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	Cross River	South South	www.crutech.edu.ng
59	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin	Lagos	South West	www.lasued.edu.ng
60	Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu	Lagos	South West	www.lasust.edu.ng
61	Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba	Kogi	North Central	www.ksu.edu.ng

Private Universities in Nigeria: State and Region Information

Here is the state and region information for the listed private universities in Nigeria:

S/N	Private University	State	Region	University Website
1	Achievers University, Owo	Ondo	South West	www.achievers.edu.ng
2	Adeleke University, Ede	Osun	South West	www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti	Ekiti	South West	www.abuad.edu.ng
4	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.acu.edu.ng
5	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Kwara	North Central	www.alhikmah.edu.ng
6	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Katsina	North West	www.auk.edu.ng
7	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Adamawa	North East	www.aun.edu.ng
8	Augustine University	Lagos	South West	www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng
9	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo	Ogun	South West	www.babcock.edu.ng
10	Baze University	Abuja	North Central	www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
11	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Ogun	South West	www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng
12	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Edo	South South	www.biu.edu.ng
13	Bingham University, New Karu	Nasarawa	North Central	www.binghamuni.edu.ng
14	Bowen University, Iwo	Osun	South West	www.bowen.edu.ng
15	Caleb University, Lagos	Lagos	South West	www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
16	Caritas University, Enugu	Enugu	South East	www.caritasuni.edu.ng
17	Chrisland University	Ogun	South West	www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
18	Covenant University, Ota	Ogun	South West	www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
19	Crawford University, Igbesa	Ogun	South West	www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
20	Crescent University	Ogun	South West	www.crescentuniversity.edu.ng
21	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Delta	South South	www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng
22	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Ondo	South West	www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng
23	Evangel University, Akaeze	Ebonyi	South East	www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng
24	Fountain University, Oshogbo	Osun	South West	www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng
25	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike	Enugu	South East	www.gouni.edu.ng
26	Gregory University, Uturu	Abia	South East	www.gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng
27	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele	Ogun	South West	www.hallmark.edu.ng
28	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Imo	South East	www.hezekiah.edu.ng
29	Igbinedion University, Okada	Edo	South South	www.iuokada.edu.ng
30	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Osun	South West	www.jabu.edu.ng
31	Kings University, Ode Omu	Osun	South West	www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng
32	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Taraba	North East	www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng
33	Landmark University, Omu-Aran	Kwara	North Central	www.lmu.edu.ng
34	Lead City University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.lcu.edu.ng
35	Madonna University, Okija	Anambra	South East	www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng
36	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Ogun	South West	www.mcu.edu.ng
37	Michael & Cecilia Ibru University	Delta	South South	www.mciu.edu.ng
38	Mountain Top University	Ogun	South West	www.mtu.edu.ng
39	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.nileuniversity.edu.ng
40	Novena University, Ogume	Delta	South South	www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
41	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Akwa Ibom	South South	www.obonguniversity.edu.ng
42	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu	Osun	South West	www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
43	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Lagos	South West	www.pau.edu.ng
44	Paul University, Awka	Anambra	South East	www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
45	Redeemer’s University, Ede	Osun	South West	www.run.edu.ng
46	Renaissance University, Enugu	Enugu	South East	www.rnu.edu.ng
47	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa	Rivers	South South	www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
48	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene	Akwa Ibom	South South	www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
49	Salem University, Lokoja	Kogi	North Central	www.salemuniversity.edu.ng
50	Glorious Vision University, Ogwa	Edo	South South	www.gvu.edu.ng
51	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Ogun	South West	www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
52	Summit University, Offa	Kwara	North Central	www.summituniversity.edu.ng
53	Tansian University, Umunya	Anambra	South East	www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng
54	University of Mkar, Mkar	Benue	North Central	www.unimkar.edu.ng
55	Veritas University, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.veritas.edu.ng
56	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa	Edo	South South	www.wellspringuniversity.edu.ng
57	Wesley University, Ondo	Ondo	South West	www.wesleyuni.edu.ng
58	Western Delta University, Oghara	Delta	South South	www.wdu.edu.ng
59	Christopher University, Mowe	Ogun	South West	www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng
60	Kola Daisi University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng
61	Anchor University, Ayobo	Lagos	South West	www.aul.edu.ng
62	Dominican University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.dui.edu.ng
63	Legacy University, Okija	Anambra	South East	www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng
64	Arthur Javis University, Akpoyubo	Cross River	South South	www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng
65	Ojaja University, Eiyenkorin	Kwara	North Central	www.ojajauniversity.edu.ng
66	Coal City University, Enugu	Enugu	South East	www.coalcityuniversity.edu.ng
67	Clifford University, Owerrinta	Abia	South East	www.clifforduni.edu.ng
68	Spiritan University, Nneochi	Abia	South East	www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng
69	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	Oyo	South West	www.pcu.edu.ng
70	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Rivers	South South	www.pums.edu.ng
71	Atiba University, Oyo	Oyo	South West	www.atibauniversity.edu.ng
72	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin	Lagos	South West	www.ekounivmed.edu.ng
73	Skyline University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.sun.edu.ng
74	Greenfield University, Kaduna	Kaduna	North West	www.greenfield.edu.ng
75	Dominion University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng
76	Trinity University, Ogun	Ogun	South West	www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng
77	Westland University, Iwo	Osun	South West	www.westlanduniversity.edu.ng
78	Topfaith University, Mkpatak	Akwa Ibom	South South	www.topfaith.edu.ng
79	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese	Kwara	North Central	www.tau.edu.ng
80	Maranatha University, Mgbidi	Imo	South East	www.maranathauniversity.edu.ng
81	Ave Maria University, Piyanko	Nasarawa	North Central	www.avemariauniversity.edu.ng
82	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila	Kano	North West	www.ausumaila.edu.ng
83	Mudiame University, Irrua	Edo	South South	www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng
84	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom	Cross River	South South	www.havillauniversity.edu.ng
85	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede	Imo	South East	www.claretianuniversity.edu.ng
86	NOK University, Kachia	Kaduna	North West	www.nokuniversity.edu.ng
87	Karl-Kumm University, Vom	Plateau	North Central	www.kku.edu.ng
88	James Hope University, Lagos	Lagos	South West	www.jhu.edu.ng
89	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano	Kano	North West	www.maryamabachaamericanuniversity.edu.ng
90	Capital City University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.ccukano.edu.ng
91	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara	Kwara	North Central	www.apu.edu.ng
92	University of Offa, Kwara	Kwara	North Central	www.universityofoffa.edu.ng
93	Mewar International University, Masaka	Nasarawa	North Central	www.mewaruniversity.edu.ng
94	Edusoko University, Bida	Niger	North Central	www.edusokouniversity.edu.ng
95	Philomath University, Kuje	Abuja	North Central	www.philomathuniversity.edu.ng
96	Khadija University, Majia	Jigawa	North West	www.khadijauniversity.edu.ng
97	Anan University, Kwall	Plateau	North Central	www.ananuniversity.edu.ng
98	North Eastern University, Gombe	Gombe	North East	www.northeasternuniversity.edu.ng
99	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri	Borno	North East	www.alansaruniversity.edu.ng
100	Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede	Delta	South South	www.margaretlawrenceuniversity.edu.ng
101	Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.kiru.edu.ng
102	Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko	Delta	South South	www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng
103	Baba Ahmed University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.babaahmeduniversity.edu.ng
104	Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto	Sokoto	North West	www.saisauniversity.edu.ng
105	Nigerian British University, Asa	Abia	South East	www.nigerianbritishuniversity.edu.ng
106	Peter University, Achina-Onneh	Anambra	South East	www.peteruniversity.edu.ng
107	Newgate University, Minna	Niger	North Central	www.newgateuniversity.edu.ng
108	European University of Nigeria, Duboyi	Abuja	North Central	www.europeanuniversity.edu.ng
109	NorthWest University, Sokoto	Sokoto	North West	www.nwu.edu.ng
110	Rayhaan University, Kebbi	Kebbi	North West	www.rayhaanuniversity.edu.ng
111	Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara	Kwara	North Central	www.mku.edu.ng
112	Sam Maris University, Ondo	Ondo	South West	www.smu.edu.ng
113	Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye	Ogun	South West	www.aletheiauniversity.edu.ng
114	Lux Mundi University, Umuahia	Abia	South East	www.luxmundiuniversity.edu.ng
115	Maduka University, Ekwegbe	Enugu	South East	www.madukauniversity.edu.ng
116	PeaceLand University, Enugu	Enugu	South East	www.peacelanduniversity.edu.ng
117	Amadeus University, Amizi	Abia	South East	www.amadeusuniversity.edu.ng
118	Vision University, Ikogbo	Ogun	South West	www.visionuniversity.edu.ng
119	Azman University, Kano	Kano	North West	www.azmanuniversity.edu.ng
120	Huda University, Gusau	Zamfara	North West	www.hudauniversity.edu.ng
121	Franco British International University, Kaduna	Kaduna	North West	www.fbiu.edu.ng
122	Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.canadianuniversity.edu.ng
123	Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope Ijebu	Ogun	South West	www.geraruniversity.edu.ng
124	British Canadian University, Obufu	Cross River	South South	www.britishcanadianuniversity.edu.ng
125	Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama	Bayelsa	South South	www.hensarduniversity.edu.ng
126	Amaj University, Kwali	Abuja	North Central	www.amajuniversity.edu.ng
127	Phoenix University, Agwada	Nasarawa	North Central	www.phoenixuniversity.edu.ng
128	Wigwe University, Isiokpo	Rivers	South South	www.wigweuniversity.edu.ng
129	Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi	Ekiti	South West	www.hillsideuniversity.edu.ng
130	University on the Niger, Umunya	Anambra	South East	www.universityontheniger.edu.ng
131	Elrazi Medical University, Yargaya	Kano	North West	www.elraziuniversity.edu.ng
132	Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti	Ekiti	South West	www.veniteuniversity.edu.ng
133	Shanahan University, Onitsha	Anambra	South East	www.shanahanuniversity.edu.ng
134	The Duke Medical University, Calabar	Cross River	South South	www.dukemedicaluniversity.edu.ng
135	Mercy Medical University, Iwo	Osun	South West	www.mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng
136	Cosmopolitan University, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.cosmopolitanuniversity.edu.ng
137	Miva Open University, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.mivaopenuniversity.edu.ng
138	Iconic Open University, Sokoto	Sokoto	North West	www.iconicopenuniversity.edu.ng
139	West Midlands Open University, Ibadan	Oyo	South West	www.westmidlandsopenuniversity.edu.ng
140	Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.almuhibbahopenuniversity.edu.ng
141	El-Amin University, Minna	Niger	North Central	www.elaminuniversity.edu.ng
142	College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna	Kaduna	North West	www.collegeofpetroleum.edu.ng
143	Jewel University, Gombe	Gombe	North East	www.jeweluniversity.edu.ng
144	Prime University, Kuje	Abuja	North Central	www.primeuniversity.edu.ng
145	Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa	Lagos	South West	www.nutm.edu.ng
146	Al-Bayan University, Ankpa	Kogi	North Central	www.albayanuniversity.edu.ng
147	Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa	Edo	South South	www.lighthouseuniversity.edu.ng
148	African University of Economics, Abuja	Abuja	North Central	www.africaneconomics.edu.ng

For more details, refer to the official websites of these universities.

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Conclusion

This extensive list showcases the diversity and widespread presence of universities across Nigeria, providing numerous opportunities for higher education in various regions.

FAQ

How many universities are there in Nigeria?

There are currently 170 universities in Nigeria, categorized into federal, state, and private universities.

What is the oldest university in Nigeria?

The oldest university in Nigeria is the University of Ibadan, established in 1948.

Are private universities in Nigeria accredited?

Yes, private universities in Nigeria are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

How can I apply to a federal university in Nigeria?

To apply to a federal university in Nigeria, you must take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and meet the university’s specific admission requirements.

What are the tuition fees for private universities in Nigeria?

Tuition fees for private universities in Nigeria vary widely, ranging from N300,000 to over N2,000,000 per academic session, depending on the institution and course of study.

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