Here is a list of all approved universities in Nigeria as recognized by the **National Universities Commission (NUC)**. The list includes federal, state, and private universities.
Federal Universities in Nigeria (50)
1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
6. Federal University of Technology, Akure
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
8. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
9. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa
10. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
11. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe
12. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa
13. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi
14. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
15. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti
16. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba
17. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
18. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara
19. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
21. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
22. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
23. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
24. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
25. University of Abuja, Abuja
26. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
27. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
28. University of Benin, Benin City
29. University of Calabar, Calabar
30. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
31. University of Ilorin, Ilorin
32. University of Jos, Jos
33. University of Lagos, Lagos
34. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
35. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
36. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
37. University of Uyo, Uyo
38. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
39. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
40. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
41. Nigerian Army University, Biu
42. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
43. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
44. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
45. Federal University of Education, Zaria
46. Federal University of Education, Kano
47. Federal University of Education, Ondo
48. University of Delta, Agbor
49. Federal University of Transportation, Daura
50. Admiralty University, Ibusa (now Federal University of Maritime Studies)
State Universities in Nigeria (54)
1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Adamawa State University, Mubi
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
4. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
6. Bauchi State University, Gadau
7. Benue State University, Makurdi
8. Yobe State University, Damaturu
9. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
10. Delta State University, Abraka
11. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
12. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
13. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
14. Gombe State University, Gombe
15. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
16. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
17. Imo State University, Owerri
18. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
19. Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil
20. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
21. Kogi State University, Anyigba
22. Kwara State University, Malete
23. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
24. Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
25. Osun State University, Osogbo
26. Plateau State University, Bokkos
27. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
28. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
29. Sokoto State University, Sokoto
30. Taraba State University, Jalingo
31. Technical University, Ibadan
32. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
33. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
34. Oyo State Technical University, Ibadan
35. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
36. Edo State University, Uzairue
37. Eastern Palm University, Ogboko
38. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
39. Osun State University of Education, Ilesa
40. Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara
41. Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa
42. Borno State University, Maiduguri
43. Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu
44. Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin
45. Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
46. Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin
47. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
48. Niger State University of Education, Minna
49. Ogun State University of Education, Ago-Iwoye
50. Ondo State University of Agriculture and Technology, Okitipupa
51. Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Nsit Ubium
52. Sokoto State University of Education, Sokoto
53. Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
54. Anambra State University, Uli
Private Universities in Nigeria (111)
1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Adeleke University, Ede
3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
4. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
5. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
7. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
9. Augustine University, Ilara
10. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
11. Baze University, Abuja
12. Bells University of Technology, Otta
13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
14. Bingham University, Karu
15. Bowen University, Iwo
16. Caleb University, Lagos
17. Caritas University, Enugu
18. Chrisland University, Owode
19. Christopher University, Mowe
20. Covenant University, Ota
21. Crawford University, Igbesa
22. Crescent University, Abeokuta
23. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
24. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
25. Evangel University, Akaeze
26. Fountain University, Osogbo
27. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
28. Gregory University, Uturu
29. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele
30. Hezekiah University, Umudi
31. Igbinedion University, Okada
32. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
33. Kings University, Ode-Omu
34. Kola Daisi University, Ibadan
35. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
36. Lead City University, Ibadan
37. Madonna University, Okija
38. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo
39. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode
40. Mountain Top University, Makogi-Oba
41. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
42. Novena University, Ogume
43. Obong University, Obong Ntak
44. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
45. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
46. Paul University, Awka
47. Redeemer’s University, Ede
48. Renaissance University, Enugu
49. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa
50. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene
51. Salem University, Lokoja
52. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
53. Southwestern University, Okun-Owa
54. Summit University, Offa
55. Tansian University, Umunya
56. University of Mkar, Mkar
57. Veritas University, Abuja
58. Wellspring University, Benin City
59. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
60. Western Delta University, Oghara
61. Christopher University, Mowe
62. Dominican University, Ibadan
63. Kwararafa University, Wukari
64. Anchor University, Lagos
65. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
66. Clifford University, Owerrinta
67. Coal City University, Enugu
68. Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin
69. Dominican University, Ibadan
70. Greenfield University, Kaduna
71. James Hope University, Lagos
72. Khadija University, Majia
73. Legacy University, Okija
74. Mewar International University, Masaka
75. Philomath University, Kuje
76. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko
77. University of Offa, Offa
78. Topfaith University, Mkpatak
79. Maranatha University, Mgbidi
80. Ave Maria University, Piyanko
81. Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila
82. Mudiame University, Irrua
83. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom
84. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede
85. NOK University, Kachia
86. Karl-Kumm University, Vom
87. Capital City University, Kano
88. Ahman Pategi University, Patigi
89. University of the People, Lagos (Affiliate)
90. Anan University, Kwall
91. Pen Resource University, Gombe
92. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
93. Bauchi State University, Kashere
94. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
95. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun
96. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
97. Federal University of Technology, Babura
98. Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi
99. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara
100. University of Delta, Agbor
101. Admiralty University, Ibusa
102. Spiritan University, Nneochi
103. Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan
104. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
105. Atiba University, Oyo
106. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin
107. Skyline University Nigeria, Kano
108. The University of Africa, Toru-Orua
109. Edusoko University, Bida
110. Khadija University, Majia
111. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano
Conclusion
This list is updated as of **2024**, but new universities may be approved. Always verify with the **National Universities Commission (NUC)** for the latest updates.
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