List of Universities in Nigeria & Courses Offered | Federal, State & Private Institutions

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Anticipating to study in any of the Nigerian Federal University? There are lots of Public and private Universities in Nigeria offering a wide range of Diploma, Certificate, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Degree Courses. Public Universities are higher Institutions of learning established, owned and managed by government while private Universities are owned and managed by Private individuals in Nigeria.

Nigeria has variety of Private, State and Federal universities accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC) that provide higher education with variety of high-quality Degree Courses. . This post walks you through all the private and Public institutions (Universities of Agriculture, Universities of  Technology and Universities of Education) in Nigeria and their accredited courses.

Whether you are considering Private or public universities, they all have a common purpose, oversight, regulation and accreditation. This simply implies the same quality education are shared regardless of whether you selected a federal, State, or private -funded institution and one of the unique process about the institutions is the UTME and Post-UTME Admission Processes.

List of Accredited Federal Universities in Nigeria and their Courses

S/N FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES COURSES YEAR EST.
1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi ATBU Courses 1988
2 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ABU Courses 1962
3 Bayero University, Kano BUK Courses 1975
4 Federal University Gashua, Yobe FUGASHUA Courses 2013
5 Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun FUPRE Courses 2007
6 Federal University of Technology, Akure FUTA Courses 1981
7 Federal University of Technology, Minna FUTMINNA Courses 1982
8 Federal University of Technology, Owerri FUTO Courses 1980
9 Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State FUD Courses 2011
10 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina FUDMA Courses 2011
11 Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State FUKASHERE Courses 2011
12 Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State FULAFIA Courses 2011
13 Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State FULOKOJA Courses 2011
14 Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State FUNAI Courses 2011
15 Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa FUOTUOKE Courses 2011
16 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State FUOYE Courses 2011
17 Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State FUWUKARI Courses 2011
18 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi FUBK Courses 2013
19 Federal University, Gusau Zamfara FUGUS Courses 2013
20 Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike MOUAU Courses 1992
21 Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola MAUTECH Courses 1981
22 National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos NOUN Courses 2002
23 Nigeria Police Academy Wudil NPA (POLAC) Courses 2013
24 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna NDA Courses 1985
25 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka UNIZIK Courses 1992
26 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife OAU Courses 1962
27 University of Abuja, Gwagwalada UNIABUJA Courses 1988
28 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta FUNAAB Courses 1988
29 University of Agriculture, Makurdi UAM Courses 1988
30 University of Benin UNIBEN Courses 1970
31 University of Calabar UNICAL Courses 1975
32 University of Ibadan UI Courses 1948
33 University of Ilorin UNILORIN Courses 1975
34 University of Jos UNIJOS Courses 1975
35 University of Lagos UNILAG Courses 1962
36 University of Maiduguri UNIMAID Courses 1975
37 University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN Courses 1960
38 University of Port-Harcourt UNIPORT Courses 1975
39 University of Uyo UNIUYO Courses 1991
40 Usumanu Danfodiyo University UDUSOK Courses 1975
41 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State NMU Courses 2018
42 Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna AFIT Courses 2018
43 Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State NAUB Courses 2018
44 University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State currently Known as Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo (FUHSO) FUHSO Courses 2020
45 Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State FUAZ Courses 2020
46 Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State FUTB Courses 2021
47 Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State FUTIA Courses 2021
48 Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State 2021
49 Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State 2021
50 David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State currently known as David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) KDUMS (DUFUHS) Courses 2022
51 Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State ADUN Courses 2023
52 Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina FUTD Courses 2023
53 African Aviation and Aerospace University AAAU Courses 2023
54 National University of Science and Technology, Abuja NUSTA Courses 2023
55 Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa 2023
56 Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State 2023
57 Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina 2023
58 Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi 2023
59 Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State 2023
60 Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State 2023
61 Federal University of Education, Kano 2023
62 Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo 2023
63 Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu 2024
64 Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta 2023
65 Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State 2023
66 Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State 2023
67 University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State 2025
68 Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State 2025
69 Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State 2025
70 Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode 2025
71 Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State 2025
72 Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State. 2025

List of Accredited State Universities in Nigeria and their Courses

S/N STATE UNIVERSITIES COURSES YEAR EST.
1 Abia State University, Uturu  ABSU Courses 1981
2 Adamawa State University Mubi  ADSU Courses 2002
3 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba  AAUA Courses 1999
4 Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo  AKSU Courses 2010
5 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma  AAU Courses 1980
6 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli  COOU Courses 2000
7 Bauchi State University, Gadau Currently Known as Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU)  BASUG (SAZU) Courses 2011
8 Benue State University, Makurdi currently known as Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi  BSU (MOAUM) Courses 1992
9 Yobe State University, Damaturu  YSU Courses 2006
10 Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar Currently Known as University of Cross River State, Calabar  CRUTECH (UNICROSS) Courses 2004
11 Delta State University Abraka  DELSU Courses 1992
12 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki  EBSU Courses 2000
13 Ekiti State University  EKSU Courses 1982
14 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu  ESUT Courses 1982
15 Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe  GSU Courses 2004
16 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai  IBBU Courses 2005
17 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni  IAUE Courses 2010
18 Imo State University, Owerri  IMSU Courses 1992
19 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa  SLU Courses 2013
20 Kaduna State University, Kaduna  KASU Courses 2004
21 Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil currently known as Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH)  (ADUSTECH) KUST Courses 2000
22 Kebbi State University, Kebbi Currently Known as Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA)  KSUSTA Courses 2006
23 Kogi State University Anyigba  KSU Courses 1999
24 Kwara State University, Ilorin  KWASU Courses 2009
25 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso  LAUTECH Courses 1990
26 Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa (OSUSTECH) Currently Known as Olusegun Agagu University of Science & Technology (OAUSTECH)  (OAUSTECH) OSUSTECH Courses 2008
27 River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Currently Known as River State University (RSU)  RSUST (RSU) Courses 1979
28 Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye  OOU Courses 1982
29 Lagos State University, Ojo  LASU Courses 1983
30 Niger Delta University Yenagoa  NDU Courses 2000
31 Nasarawa State University Keffi  NSUK Courses 2002
32 Plateau State University Bokkos  PLASU Courses 2005
33 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode  TASUED Courses 2005
34 Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina  UMYU Courses 2006
35 Osun State University Osogbo  UNIOSUN Courses 2006
36 Taraba State University, Jalingo  TASU Courses 2008
37 Sokoto State University  SSU Courses 2009
38 Northwest University Kano  NWU Courses 2012
39 Oyo State Technical University Ibadan  Tech-U Courses 2012
40 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences  UNIMED Courses 2015
41 Edo State University  EDSU Courses 2016
42 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State  KOMU Courses 2016
43 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State  UAT Courses 2016
44 Bornu State University, Maiduguri BOSU Courses 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 2019
49 Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, CUSTECH Courses 2020
50 University of Delta, Agbor UNIDEL Courses 2021
51 Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro DSUST Courses 2021
52 Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba DOU Courses 2021
53 Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State  BOUESTI Courses 2020
54 Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES)  UAES Courses 2021
55 Lagos State University of Science and Technology LASUSTECH Courses 2022
56 Lagos State University of Education LASUED Courses 2022
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 UNILESA Courses 2022
60 Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. Oyo, Oyo State 2022
61 Kogi State University, Kabba 2023
62 AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State 2023
63 Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State 2025
64 Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State 2025
65 Cross River University of Education and Entrepeneurship, Akampa, Cross River State 2025
66 Benue State University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Ihugh. 2025
67 University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering Ezza, Ebonyi State 2025

List of Approved/Accredited Private Universities in Nigeria and their Courses

S/N PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES COURSES YEAR OF ESTABLISHMEENT
1 Achievers University, Owo  Courses offered in Achievers 2007
2 Adeleke University, Ede Courses offered in Adeleke University 2011
3 Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State ABUAD Courses 2009
4 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan Courses offered in Ajayi Crowther University 2005
5 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin Courses offered in Al-Hikmah University 2005
6 Al-Qalam University, Katsina AUK Courses 2005
7 American University of Nigeria, Yola AUN Courses 2003
8 Augustine University, Ilara AUI Courses 2015
9 Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo Courses offered in Babcock University 1999
10 Baze University Courses offered in Baze University 2011
11 Bells University of Technology, Otta BUT Courses 2005
12 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City BIU Courses 2002
13 Bingham University, New Karu Courses offered in Bingham University 2005
14 Bowen University, Iwo Courses offered in Bowen University 2001
15 Caleb University, Lagos Courses offered in Caleb University 2007
16 Caritas University, Enugu Courses offered in Caritas University 2005
17 Chrisland University Courses offered in Chrisland University 2015
18 Covenant University Ota Courses offered in Covenant University 2002
19 Crawford University Igbesa Courses offered in Crawford University 2005
20 Crescent University Courses offered in Crescent University 2005
21 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo Courses offered in Edwin Clark University 2015
22 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin Courses offered in Elizade University 2012
23 Evangel University, Akaeze EUA Courses 2012
24 Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo Courses offered in Fountain Unveristy 2007
25 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State GOUNI Courses 2009
26 Gregory University, Uturu GUU Courses 2012
27 Hallmark University Courses offered in Hallmark University 2015
28 Hezekiah University, Umudi Courses offered in Hezekiah University 2015
29 Igbinedion University Okada IUO Courses 1999
30 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji JABU Courses 2006
31 Kings University Courses offered in Kings University 2015
32 Kwararafa University, Wukari Courses offered in Kwararafa University 2005
33 Landmark University, Omu-Aran. LMU Courses 2011
34 Lead City University, Ibadan LCU Courses 2005
35 Madonna University, Okija Courses 1999
36 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo MCU Courses 2012
37 Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University MCIU Courses 2015
38 Mountain Top University MTU Courses 2015
39 Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja Courses offered in Nile University of Nigeria 2009
40 Novena University, Ogume Courses offered in Novena University 2005
41 Obong University, Obong Ntak Courses offered in Obong University 2007
42 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State Courses offered in Oduduwa University 2009
43 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos PAU Courses 2002
44 Paul University, Awka – Anambra State Courses offered in Paul University 2009
45 Redeemer’s University, Mowe RUN Courses 2005
46 Renaissance University, Enugu RNU Courses 2005
47 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State Courses offered in Rhema University 2009
48 Ritman University Courses offered in Ritman University 2015
49 Salem University, Lokoja Courses offered in Salem University 2007
50 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. Courses 2011
51 Southwestern University, Oku Owa Courses offered in Southwestern University 2012
52 Summit University Courses offered in Summit University 2015
53 Tansian University, Umunya Courses 2007
54 University of Mkar, Mkar UMM Courses 2005
55 Veritas University Courses offered in Veritas University 2007
56 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State Courses offered in Wellspring University 2009
57 Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo Courses offered in Wesley University 2007
58 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State WDU Courses 2007
59 Christopher University Mowe UNICHRIS Courses 2015
60 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State KDU Courses 2016
61 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State AUL Courses 2016
62 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State DUI Courses 2016
63 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State LUO Courses 2016
64 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State AJU Courses 2016
65 Cn Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State Courses 2016
66 Coal City University Enugu State CCU Courses 2016
67 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State CLU Courses 2016
68 Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State Courses offered in Spiritan University 2017
69 Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo PCU Courses 2017
70 PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt PUMS Courses 2017
71 Atiba University Oyo Courses offered in Atiba University 2017
72 Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos Courses 2017
73 Skyline University, Kano SUN Courses 2018
74 Greenfield University, Kaduna GFU Courses 2019
75 Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State Courses offerd in Dominion University 2019
76 Trinity University Ogun State Courses offered in Trinity University 2019
77 Westland University Iwo, Osun State Courses offered in Westland University 2019
78 Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State Courses offered in Topfaith University 2021
79 Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State TAU Courses 2021
80 Maranatha University, Mgbidi, Imo State Courses offered in Maranatha University 2021
81 Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State AMU Courses 2021
82 Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State AUSU Courses 2021
83 Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State Courses offered in Mudiame University 2021
84 Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State Courses offered in Havilla University 2021
85 Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State  CUN Courses 2021
86 NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State Courses 2021
87 Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State KKU Courses 2021
88 James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State JHU Courses 2021
89 Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State MAAUN Courses 2021
90 Capital City University, Kano State CCUK Courses 2021
91 Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State APU Courses 2021
92 University of Offa, Kwara State UNIOFFA Courses 2021
93 Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State MIU Courses 2021
94 Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State Courses offered in Edusoko University 2021
95 Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja Courses offered in Philomath University 2021
96 Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State KUM Courses 2021
97 Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State ANAN Courses 2021
98 PEN Resource University, Gombe Courses 2022
99 Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno AUM Courses 2022
100 Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State MLU Courses 2022
101 Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano KHAIRUN Courses 2022
102 Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State Courses offered in Sports University 2022
103 Baba Ahmed University, Kano State Courses offered in Baba Ahmed University 2022
104 Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State SAISA Courses 2022
105 Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State NBU Courses 2022
106 Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State Courses offered in Peter University 2022
107 Newgate University, MInna, Niger State. NUM Courses 2022
108 European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT EUN Courses  2022
109 NorthWest University Sokoto State NWUS Courses 2022
110 Rayhaan University, Kebbi RUBK Courses 2023
111 Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara MKU Courses 2023
112 Sam Maris University, Ondo SMU Courses 2023
113 Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State Courses offered in Aletheia University 2023
114 Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State Courses offered in Lux Mundi University 2023
115 Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State Courses offered in Maduka University 2023
116 PeaceLand University, Enugu State Courses offered in PeaceLand University 2023
117 Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State Courses offered in Amadeus University 2023
118 Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State Courses offered in Vision University 2023
119 Azman University, Kano State Courses offered in Azman University 2023
120 Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State HUG Courses 2023
121 Franco British International University, Kaduna State FBIU Courses 2023
122 Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja CUN Courses 2023
123 Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State. 2023
124 British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State 2023
125 Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State 2023
126 Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja 2023
127 Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State 2023
128 Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State 2023
129 Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State 2023
130 University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state 2023
131 Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State 2023
132 Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State 2023
133 Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State 2023
134 The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State 2023
135 Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State 2023
136 Cosmopolitan University Abuja 2023
137 Miva Open University, Abuja FCT 2023
138 Iconic Open University, Sokoto State. 2023
139 West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2023
140 Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja 2023
141 El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State 2023
142 College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State 2023
143 Jewel University, Gombe state 2023
144 Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja 2023
145 Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State 2023
146 Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State 2023
147 Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State 2024
148 African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja 2024
149 New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State 2025
150 University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State 2025
151 Eranova University, Abuja 2025
152 Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State 2025
153 Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin, Kwara State 2025
154 Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 2025
155 Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State 2025
156 Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State 2025
157 Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State 2025
158 Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State 2025
159 Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State 2025
160 Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State 2025
161 Leadership University, Abuja 2025
162 Jimoh Babalola University, Kwara State 2025
163 Bridget University, Mbaise, Imo State 2025
164 Greenland University, Jigawa State 2025
165 JEFAP University, Niger State 2025
166 Azione Verde University, Imo State 2025
167 Unique Open University, Lagos State 2025
168 American Open University, Ogun State 2025

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