List Of Accredited Universities In Nigeria - Nigerian University Students Hub

Nigeria has a lot of universities and institutions of higher learning where students can study and acquire certificates like B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, PhD, etc.

This post includes all National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited Federal, State And Private Universities. Also included are their contact websites and years of establishment.

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Federal Universities In Nigeria

S/N	University Name	Website Contact	Vice Chancellor	Year Established
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	https://www.atbu.edu.ng	Professor M A Abdulazeez	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	https://www.abu.edu.ng	Professor Kabir Bala	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	https://www.buk.edu.ng	Professor Sagir Abbas	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	https://www.fugashua.edu.ng	Prof. Maimuna Waziri	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	https://www.fupre.edu.ng	Prof. Akporure Rim-Rukeh	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	https://www.futa.edu.ng	Prof. Adenike Oladiji	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	https://www.futminna.edu.ng	Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	https://www.futo.edu.ng	Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	https://www.fud.edu.ng/	Professor Abdulkarim Muhammad	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng	Professor Armaya’u Hamisu	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	https://www.fukashere.edu.ng	Prof. Umaru A Pate	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	https://www.fulafia.edu.ng	Professor Sheju Adbul Rahman	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng	Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi	2011
14	Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	https://www.funai.edu.ng	Professor Sunday Oge Egom	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/	Professor Teddy Charles Adias	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/	Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/	Professor Jude Sammani Rabo	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	https://www.fubk.edu.ng	Prof. Bello Bala Shehu	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	https://www.fugusau.edu.ng	Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	https://www.mouau.edu.ng	Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe	1992
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	https://www.mautech.edu.ng	Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	https://www.nou.edu.ng	Professor Oluyemi Peters	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	https://polac.edu.ng/	Professor Zana Mohammed Ibrahim	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	https://www.nda.edu.ng	Professor Isah Garba (Provost)	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	https://www.unizik.edu.ng	Professor Charles Esimone	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	https://www.oauife.edu.ng	Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’ Allah	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	https://www.unaab.edu.ng	Professor Felix Kolawole Salako	1988
29	Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi	https://www.uam.edu.ng	Prof. Richard Anande Kimbir	1988
30	University of Benin	https://www.uniben.edu.ng	Professor Lilian Salami	1970
31	University of Calabar	https://www.unical.edu.ng	Prof. Florence Obi	1975
32	University of Ibadan	https://www.ui.edu.ng	Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale	1948
33	University of Ilorin	https://www.unilorin.edu.ng	Professor Sulyman Abdulkareem	1975
34	University of Jos	https://www.unijos.edu.ng	Prof. Tanko Ishaya	1975
35	University of Lagos	https://www.unilag.edu.ng	Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	https://www.unimaid.edu.ng	Professor Aliyu Shugaba	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	https://www.unn.edu.ng	Prof. Charles Igwe	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	https://www.uniport.edu.ng	Professor Owunari Georgewill	1975
39	University of Uyo	https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	Professor Nyaudo Ndaeyo	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	https://www.udusok.edu.ng	Professor L S Bilbis	1975
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State	https://www.nmu.edu.ng	Prof. Emmanuel Adigio	2018
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	https://afit.edu.ng	Prof. Mohammed Dauda (Provost)	2018
43	Nigerian Army University Biu	https://naub.edu.ng/	Prof. Kyari Mohammed	2018
44	Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State		Prof Innocent Ujah	2020
45	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State		Prof Musa Isiyaku Ahmed	2020
46	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State		Prof Sabo I Birnin-kudu	2021
47	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State		Prof Leo Daniel	2021
48	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State		Prof Bala Audu	2021
49	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State		Prof Akeem Olawale Lasisi	2021
50	David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu	https://kdums.edu.ng/	Prof. Jesse Uneke	2022
51	Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State	https://adun.edu.ng	Prof. Paul Omaji	2023

State Universities In Nigeria

S/N	State University	Website Contact	Vice Chancellor	Year of Establishment
1	Abia State University, Uturu	https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng	Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	https://www.adsu.edu.ng	Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	https://www.aaua.edu.ng	Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	https://www.aksu.edu.ng	Prof. Nse U. Essien	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng	Professor Sunny Adagbonyi	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	https://coou.edu.ng/	Prof. Greg C. Nwakoby	2000
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	https://www.basug.edu.ng	Prof. Auwalu Uba Adamu	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi	https://www.bsum.edu.ng	Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	https://www.ysu.edu.ng	Prof. Mala M. Daura	2006
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	https://www.crutech.edu.ng	Prof. Augustine Oko Angba	2004
11	Delta State University Abraka	https://www.delsu.edu.ng	Professor Andy Egwunyenga	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	https://www.ebsu.edu.ng	Professor Chigozie N Ogbu	2000
13	Ekiti State University	https://www.eksu.edu.ng	Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	https://www.esut.edu.ng	Prof.Aloysius Michael Okolie	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	https://www.gsu.edu.ng	Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	https://www.ibbu.edu.ng	Prof. Kasim Adamu	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni	https://www.iaue.edu.ng	Prof. Okechukwu Onochukwu	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	https://www.imsu.edu.ng	Prof. U Chukwumaeze	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	https://www.slu.edu.ng	Prof. Lawan Sani Taura	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	https://www.kasu.edu.ng	Professor Muhammad Tanko	2004
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	https://www.kust.edu.ng	Professor IShehu A Musa	2000
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	https://www.ksusta.edu.ng	Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero	2006
23	Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba	https://www.ksu.edu.ng	Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	https://www.kwasu.edu.ng	Professor Mohammed M Akanbi	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	https://www.lautech.edu.ng	Prof. Mojeed Olaide Liasu	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	https://www.osustech.edu.ng	Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa	2008
27	Rivers State University	https://www.rsu.edu.ng	Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	Prof Ayodeji Johnson Agboola	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	https://www.lasu.edu.ng	Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	https://www.ndu.edu.ng	Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo	2000
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	https://www.nsuk.edu.ng	Prof. Suleiman Bala Mohammed	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	https://www.plasu.edu.ng	Prof. Yohana D. Izam	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	https://www.tasued.edu.ng	Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	https://www.umyu.edu.ng	Prof. Sanusi Mamman	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	https://www.uniosun.edu.ng	Prof Odunayo Clement Adeboye	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	Prof. Sunday Paul Bako	2008
37	Sokoto State University	https://www.ssu.edu.ng	Prof. Bashiru Garba	2009
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	https://www.nwu.edu.ng	Prof. Muktar Atiku Kurawa	2012
39	First Technical University Ibadan	https://tech-u.edu.ng/	Prof. Adesola Ajayi	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	https://www.unimed.edu.ng	Prof. Adesegun Fatusi	2015
41	Edo State University Uzairue	https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/	Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag)	2016
42	Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State	https://www.komu.edu.ng/	Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie	2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/	Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene	2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri		Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe	2016
45	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta		Prof Akinwale Coker	2017
46	Gombe State University of Science and Technology			2017
47	Zamfara State University		Prof Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi	2018
48	Bayelsa Medical University	https://bmu.edu.ng/	Prof. Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu	2019
49	University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State	https://www.uaes.edu.ng/	Prof. Eze Chiedozie	2019
50	Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi	https://custech.edu.ng/	Prof. Salawu Sadiku	2020
51	University of Delta, Agbor	https://unidel.edu.ng/	Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke	2021
52	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	https://dsust.edu.ng/		2021
53	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba	https://www.dou.edu.ng/		2021
54	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State	https://bouesti.edu.ng/	Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa	2020
55	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
56	Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
57	Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto			2022
58	Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno			2022
59	University of Ilesa, Osun State			2022
60	Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo			2022
61	Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education			2023
62	Kogi State University, Kabba			2023