Listing Of All Nigeria Universities 2023

September 3, 2023

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Listing Of All Nigeria Universities 2023

Courtesy of the oil boom of the 1970s, tertiary education is fast expanding to all the nook and crannies of Nigeria. Today, Nigeria is home to various tertiary institutions including universities, polytechnics, monotechnic, and colleges of education.

In fact, hardly will you find a sub-region of Nigeria which cannot boast of a tertiary institution. On this note, even the common man in Nigeria has access to education. In this blog article, we will enlighten you on all Listing Of All Nigeria Universities 2023

Table of Contents

Federal Universities in Nigeria

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


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. Joseph Adola Fuwape	http://www.futa.edu.ng	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Professor Abdullahi Bala	http://www.futminna.edu.ng	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Prof. Francis Chukwuemeka Eze	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 Armaya’u Hamisu	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	Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-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. Bello Bala Shehu	http://www.fubk.edu.ng	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	Prof. Magaji Garba	http://www.fugusau.edu.ng	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	Professor Francis O Otunta	http://www.mouau.edu.ng	1992
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur	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://polac.edu.ng/	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	Professor Azubuike Sonny Nwankwo (Provost)	http://www.nda.edu.ng	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Charles Esimone	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 Abdul-Rasheed Na’ Allah	http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Professor Felix Kolawole Salako	http://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Prof. Richard Anande Kimbir	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 Sulyman Abdulkareem	http://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
34	University of Jos	Prof. Sebastian Maimako	http://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
35	University of Lagos	Prof. Oluwatoyin T Ogundipe	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
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State			2018
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	Prof. Mohammed Dauda (Provost)	https://afit.edu.ng	2018
43	Nigerian Army University Biu	Prof. David Iliya Malgwi	https://naub.edu.ng/	2018

State Universities in Nigeria

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

S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Abia State University, Uturu	Prof. E. Uche Ikonne	http://www.absu.edu.ng	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta	http://www.adsu.edu.ng	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun	http://www.aaua.edu.ng	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	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 Msugh Moses Kembe	http://www.bsum.edu.ng	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	Professor Yakubu Muktar	http://www.ysu.edu.ng	2006
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	Professor A. Owan Enoh	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 Chigozie N Ogbu	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	Prof. Luke O Anike	http://www.esut.edu.ng	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	Professor Ibrahim Musa Umar	http://www.gsu.edu.ng	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. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele	http://www.iaue.edu.ng	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	Prof. Mrs Victoria Obasi (Ag)	http://www.imsu.edu.ng	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	Prof. Lawan Sani Taura	http://www.slu.edu.ng	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Professor Muhammad Tanko	http://www.kasu.edu.ng	2004
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	Professor IShehu A Musa	http://www.kust.edu.ng	2000
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero	http://www.ksusta.edu.ng	2006
23	Kogi State University Anyigba	Professor Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir	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. Sunday R Ogunduyile	http://www.osustech.edu.ng	2008
27	River State University	Prof. Blessing Chimezie Didia	http://www.rsu.edu.ng	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	Prof Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde	http://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun	http://www.lasu.edu.ng	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo	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 Labode Popoola	http://www.uniosun.edu.ng	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe	http://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	2008
37	Sokoto State University	Prof. Sani M Dangwaggo	http://www.ssu.edu.ng	2009
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	Prof. Mustapha Ahmad Isah	http://www.nwu.edu.ng	2012
39	Oyo State Technical University Ibadan	Prof. Abayomi Salami	https://tech-u.edu.ng/	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	Prof. Friday Okonofua	http://www.unimed.edu.ng	2015
41	Edo University Iyamo	Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag)	http://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/	2016
42	Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State	Prof. Dafe Otobo	https://www.epu.edu.ng/	2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	Prof. Valentine Aletor	https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/	2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri			2016
45	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta			2017
46	Gombe State University of Science and Technology			2017
47	Zamfara State University			2018
48	Bayelsa Medical University

Private Universities in Nigeria

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

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	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 Kingston Nyamapfene	http://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. Dapo F Asaju	http://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor Taofeek Ibrahim	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. Dawn Dekle	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 Ademola Stephen Tayo	http://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University	Prof. Tahir Mamman	http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor Jeremiah Ojediran	http://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Prof. Sam Guobadia	https://www.biu.edu.ng/	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu	Prof. William Barnabas Qurix	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 Vincent C. Okore	http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	Chrisland University	Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola	http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
19	Covenant University Ota	Prof. Aderemi A Atayero	http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
20	Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi	http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
21	Crescent University	Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila	http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro	http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Olukayode O. Amund	http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
24	Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. I U Kalu	http://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	Prof. Usman Abdullateef	http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng	2007
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke	http://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
27	Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. M O E Iwuala	http://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	Prof. Segun Odunola	http://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Prof. Enoch Ajunwa	http://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
30	Igbinedion University Okada	Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye	http://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Sola Fajana	http://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
32	Kings University, Ode Omu	Prof. Diran Famurewa	http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Yakubu A Ochefu	http://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Professor Adeniyi Olayanju	http://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
35	Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo	http://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
36	Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum	http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade	http://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape	http://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
39	Mountain Top University	Prof Elijah Ayolabi	http://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Professor Huseyin Sert	http://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009
41	Novena University, Ogume	Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor	http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang	http://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke	http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Professor Juan Manuel Elegido	http://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe	http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede	Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo	http://www.run.edu.ng	2005
47	Renaissance University, Enugu	Prof. C C Onochie	http://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike	http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	Prof. Celestine A Ntuen	http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
50	Salem University, Lokoja	Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade	http://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan	http://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun	http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
53	Summit University	Prof. H O B Oloyede	http://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
54	Tansian University, Umunya	Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru	http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/	2007
55	University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Iorwese D Gernah	http://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
56	Veritas University, Abuja	Prof. Michael Kwanashie	http://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu	http://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
58	Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo	Professor Olu Aderounmu	http://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah	http://wdu.edu.ng	2007
60	Christopher University Mowe	Prof. Friday Ndubuisi	http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015
61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	Prof. Kolade Ayorinde	http://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	Prof. J O Afolayan	http://www.aul.edu.ng/	2016
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	Prof. Anthony Akinwole	http://www.dui.edu.ng/	2016
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo	http://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	Prof. Julian Osuji	http://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye	http://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/	2016
67	Coal City University Enugu State	Prof. Malachy Ike Okwueze		2016
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu	http://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/	2016
69	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State		http://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi	http://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke	http://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Prof. Michael Diejomaoh	http://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
73	Atiba University Oyo			2017
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi	http://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
75	Skyline University, Kano	Professor Sudhakar Kota	http://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna		http://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State		http://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
78	Trinity University Ogun State			2019
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State			2019

Conclusion

Universities in Nigeria has been in existence for more than 100 years and it keeps getting better and better, this blog post listed out all FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVITE UNIVERSITES IN NIGERIA AS OF 2023

Listing Of All Nigeria Universities 2023

Federal Universities in Nigeria

State Universities in Nigeria

Private Universities in Nigeria

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