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List of Federal, State and Private Universities in Nigeria As Approved by NUC

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6 years ago

November 20, 2017

Below are the current list of Federal, States and Private Universities in Nigeria as accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission, alongside the year they were established.

As at today, there are 40 Federal Universities in Nigeria, 44 State Universities in Nigeria and 68 private Universities in Nigeria as approved and released by the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), the list is the current and valid one for the year 2017.

According to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria presently has 40 Federal Universities, 44 State Universities, and 68 Private Universities. Remember that the NUC is the Agency tasked by the Nigerian Federal Government to regulate and act as a catalyst for positive change and innovation for the delivery of quality university education in Nigeria.

The NUC has always warned the general public from time to time to first verify if a university is approved before patronizing them. Irrespective of this, several students have fallen prey to some fraudulent groups parading themselves as approved universities especially foreign ones, only for people to later find out that they are not approved by the NUC.

To save you this hassle, we have taken our time to compile the full list of all approved Universities in Nigeria. We are also committed to updating this list as changes are made within Nigeria’s educational sector. We hope you find this useful.

Federal Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved Federal Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

S/N	NAME OF UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	OFFICIAL WEBSITE	YEAR ESTABLISHED
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Professor Saminu Ibrahim	http://www.atbu.edu.ng	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Professor Ibrahim Garba	http://www.abu.edu.ng	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	Professor Yahuza Muhammad Bello	http://www.buk.edu.ng	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	Prof. Andrew Haruna	http://www.fugashua.edu.ng	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Prof. Akii Ibhadode	http://www.fupre.edu.ng	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Prof. Adebiyi Gregory Daramola	http://www.futa.edu.ng	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Professor Musibau Adewunmi Akanji	http://www.futminna.edu.ng	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Prof. Chigozie C. Asiabaka	http://www.futo.edu.ng	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	Professor Fatima Batoul Muktar	http://www.fud.edu.ng/	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	Professor Haruna Abdu Kaita	http://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	Prof. Alhassan Mohammed Gani	http://www.fukashere.edu.ng	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	Professor Muhammad Sanusi Liman	http://www.fulafia.edu.ng	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	Professor Angela Freeman Miri	http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng	2011
14	Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State	Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba	http://www.funai.edu.ng	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	Professor Seth Accra Jaja	http://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	Prof. Kayode Soremekun	http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	Professor Mohammed Kundiri	http://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	Prof. Auwal H Yadudu	http://www.fubk.edu.ng	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	Prof. Magaji Garba	http://www.fugus.edu.ng	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	Professor Francis O Otunta	http://www.mouau.edu.ng	2013
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor Kyari Mohammed	http://www.mautech.edu.ng	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu	http://www.nou.edu.ng	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Professor Munzali Jibril	http://www.npf.gov.ng	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	Professor S.O Okeniyi	http://www.nda.edu.ng	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Joseph E. Ehaneku	http://www.unizik.edu.ng	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede	http://www.oauife.edu.ng	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Professor Machael Umale Adikwu	http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Ag. Professor Ololade Enikuomehin	http://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Prof. Emmanuel I. Kucha	http://www.uam.edu.ng	1988
30	University of Benin	Professor Faraday Orumwense	http://www.uniben.edu.ng	1970
31	University of Calabar	Prof. Zana Itinube Akpagu	http://www.unical.edu.ng	1975
32	University of Ibadan	Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka	http://www.ui.edu.ng	1948
33	University of Ilorin	Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali	http://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
34	University of Jos	Prof. Sebastian Maimako	http://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
35	University of Lagos	Prof. Rahman A. Bello	http://www.unilag.edu.ng	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	Professor Ibrahim A. Njodi	http://www.unimaid.edu.ng	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba	http://www.unn.edu.ng	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	Professor Ndowa N Lale	http://www.uniport.edu.ng	1975
39	University of Uyo	Professor Enefiok Essien	http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Professor Abdullahi Audu. Zuru	http://www.udusok.edu.ng	1975

State Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved state Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

S/N	NAME OF UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	OFFICIAL WEBSITE	YEAR ESTABLISHED
1	Abia State University, Uturu	Prof. E. Uche Ikonne	http://www.absu.edu.ng	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	Professor Alkasum Abba	http://www.adsu.edu.ng	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	Professor Mahzeem O. Mimiko	http://www.adekunleajasinuniversity.edu.ng	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo	Professor Eno James Ibanga	http://www.aksu.edu.ng	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo	http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor	http://coou.edu.ng/	2000
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	Prof. Ezzildin M. Abdulrahman	http://www.basug.edu.ng	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi	Professor Charity A. Angya	http://www.bsum.edu.ng	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	Professor Musa Alabe	http://www.ysu.edu.ng	2006
10	Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar	Professor Effiom Ene-Obong	http://www.crutech.edu.ng	2004
11	Delta State University Abraka	Professor Victor Peretomode	http://www.delsu.edu.ng	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Professor F. I. Idike, OON	http://www.ebsu.edu.ng	2000
13	Ekiti State University	Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele	http://www.eksu.edu.ng	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Professor Cyprian C. Onyeji	http://www.esut.edu.ng	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	Professor Abdullahi Mahadi	http://www.gomsu.org	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	Professor Muhammad N Maiturare	http://www.ibbu.edu.ng	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni	Prof. R. D.Green-Osahogulu(Ag)	http://www.iaue.edu.ng	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	Prof. B.E.B. Nwoke	http://www.imsu.edu.ng	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu	http://www.slu.edu.ng	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Professor William Barnabas Qurix	http://www.kasu.edu.ng	2004
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	Professor Ibrahim Garba	http://www.kustportal.edu.ng	2000
22	Kebbi State University, Kebbi	Dr. Amina Abubakar	http://www.ksusta.edu.ng	2006
23	Kogi State University Anyigba	Professor Hassan S. Isah	http://www.ksu.edu.ng	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	Professor A. Na-Allah	http://www.kwasu.edu.ng	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Prof. Adeniyi S Gbadegesin	http://www.lautech.edu.ng	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	Prof. Adegbite Adegoke Emmanuel	http://www.osustech.edu.ng	2008
27	River State University of Science and Technology	Prof. Blessing Chimezie Didia	http://www.ust.edu.ng	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	Prof Saburi Adejimi Adesanya	http://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa	http://www.lasu.edu.ng	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	Prof. Humphrey Ogoni	http://www.ndu.edu.ng	2000
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma	http://www.nsuk.edu.ng	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	Prof. Doknan Sheni	http://www.plasu.edu.ng	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade	http://www.tasued.edu.ng	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	Prof. Idris Isa Funtua	http://www.umyu.edu.ng	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	Prof Oguntola Jelil Alamu (Ag)	http://www.uniosun.edu.ng	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Prof. Mohammed S Yahaya	http://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	2008
37	Sokoto State University	Prof. Nuhu Yaqub	http://www.ssu.edu.ng	2009
38	Northwest University Kano	Prof. Razali Agus	http://www.nwu.edu.ng	2012
39	Oyo State Technical University Ibadan			2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	Prof. Friday Okonofua		2015
41	Edo University Iyamo	Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag)		2016
42	Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State	Prof. Chima Iwuchukwu		2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State			2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri			2016

Private Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved Private Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	OFFICIAL WEBSITE	YEAR EST.
1	Achievers University, Owo	Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi	http://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
2	Adeleke University, Ede	Prof. Samuel E Alao	http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State	Professor M.O Ajisafe	http://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	Professor Charles Chidume (Ag)	http://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba	http://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor S. A. Abdulkareem	https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Prof. Shehu G. Ado	http://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Dr. Margee Ensign	http://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9	Augustine University	Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami	http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
10	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	Professor Kayode J. Makinde	http://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University	Prof. Michael Hodd	http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor A. I. Adeyemi	http://www.bellsuniversity.org	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie	http://www.idahosauniversity.com	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu	Professor Samuel K Leonard	http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
15	Bowen University, Iwo	Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo	http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org	2001
16	Caleb University, Lagos	Professor Ayandiji D Aina	http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
17	Caritas University, Enugu	Professor L. C. Onukwube	http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	CETEP City University, Lagos	Professor Akin Aju	http://www.cetepuniversity.com	2005
19	Chrisland University	Prof Olusola Odeyemi	http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
20	Covenant University Ota	Prof. Aderemi A Atayero	http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
21	Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja	http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
22	Crescent University	Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella	http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
23	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro	http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
24	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Adekunle Oloyede	http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba	http://www.evangeluniv.edu.ng	2012
26	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	Prof. Bashir A.Raji	http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng	2007
27	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke	http://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
28	Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. Juliet Elu	http://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
29	Hallmark University	Prof. Segun Odunola	http://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
30	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Prof. Chukwuemeka Ezeonu	http://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
31	Igbinedion University Okada	Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae	http://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
32	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Sola Fajana	http://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
33	Kings University	Prof. Diran Famurewa	http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
34	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Godwin Akpa	http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org	2005
35	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi	http://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
36	Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Olufemi Onabajo	http://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
37	Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum	http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
38	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade	http://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
39	Micheal & Cecilia University	Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape	http://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
40	Mountain Top University	Prof Elijah Ayolabi	http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/	2015
41	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Professor Huseyin Sert	http://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009
42	Novena University, Ogume	Professor J. M. O. Eze Ag.	http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
43	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Enefiok S. Udo	http://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
44	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag)	http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
45	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Professor Juan Manuel Elegido	http://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
46	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	Professor Uche Abanike	http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
47	Redeemer’s University, Mowe	Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa	http://www.run.edu.ng	2005
48	Renaissance University, Enugu	Prof. Obiora S. Ejim	http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com	2005
49	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike	http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
50	Ritman University		http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
51	Salem University, Lokoja	Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape	http://www.salemuniversity.org	2007
52	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan	http://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
53	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun	http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
54	Summit University			2015
55	Tansian University, Umunya	Professor C.B Iwuchukwu	http://www.tansian-edu.com	2007
56	University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba	http://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
57	Veritas University	Prof. David Ker	http://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
58	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian	http://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
59	Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo	Professor ‘Tade Badejo	http://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
60	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Prof. Austin Oviguhe Asagba	http://wdu.edu.ng	2007
61	Christopher University Mowe	Prof. Friday Ndubuisi	http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015
62	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State			2016
63	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State			2016
64	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State			2016
65	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State			2016
66	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State			2016
67	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State			2016
68	Coal City University Enugu State			2016
69	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State			2016