Some Nigerians on X recently observed that graduates from certain Nigerian universities dominate major industries, which has sparked a conversation about what’s happening in other universities nationwide.
To better understand the country’s educational landscape, we broke down the Nigerian universities in all 36 states, including federal, state, and private institutions.
Abia
Abia boasts diverse institutions, including one federal, one state, and four private universities.
Federal: 1
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
State: 1
Abia State University, Uturu
Private: 4
Gregory University, Uturu
Rhema University, Aba
Spiritan University, Nneochi
Clifford University, Owerrinta
Adamawa
Adamawa, in northeastern Nigeria, is home to two federal universities, one state university, and one private university.
Federal: 2
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
State: 1
Adamawa State University, Mubi
Private: 1
American University of Nigeria, Yola
Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom has two federal universities, two state universities, and three private institutions.
Federal: 2
University of Uyo
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi.
State: 1
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
Private: 3
Obong University, Obong Ntak
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene
Topfaith University, Mkpatak
Anambra
Anambra has a rich educational offering with two federal universities, one state university, and seven private universities, serving as an academic powerhouse in the Southeast.
Federal: 2
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Police Academy, Wudil
State: 1
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
Private: 7
Tansian University, Umunya
Madonna University, Okija
Paul University, Awka
Legacy University, Okija
Hezekiah University, Umudi
University on The Niger, Umunya
Shanahan University, Onitsha
Bauchi
Bauchi is home to two federal universities, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 2
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
State: 1
Bauchi State University, Gadau
Private: 0
Nil
Bayelsa
Bayelsa is well-equipped with one federal university, three state universities, and one private university.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Otuoke
State: 3
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
Bayelsa Medical University
University of Africa, Toru-Orua
Private: 1
Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama
Benue
Benue is home to two federal universities, one state university, and one private university.
Federal: 2
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
State: 1
Benue State University, Makurdi
Private: 1
Mkar University, Mkar
Borno
Borno State boasts two federal universities, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 2
University of Maiduguri
Nigerian Army University, Biu
State: 1
Borno State University, Maiduguri
Private: 1
Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
Cross River
Cross River stands out with one federal university, one state university, and three private universities, making it a significant player in the South’s educational sector.
Federal: 1
University of Calabar
State: 1
Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar
Private: 3
Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom
The Duke Medical University, Calabar
Delta
Delta’s educational landscape is diverse, featuring two federal universities, four state universities, and seven private institutions, providing extensive opportunities for higher learning.
Federal: 2
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
State: 4
Delta State University, Abraka
University of Delta, Agbor
Delta State University of Science & Technology, Ozoro
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
Private: 7
Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
Novena University, Ogume
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
Ebonyi
Ebonyi State has four Nigerian universities: two federal, one state university, and one private university.
Federal: 2
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) Uburu
State: 1
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Private: 1
Evangel University, Akaeze
Edo
Edo is an academic hub with one federal university, two state universities, and six private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Benin, Benin City
State: 2
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Edo State University, Uzairue
Private: 6
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
Igbinedion University Okada
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State
Ekiti
Ekiti is known for its educational heritage, with one federal university, two state universities, and three private institutions, making it a key player in the academic field.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
State: 2
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology
Private: 3
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Enugu
Enugu is home to one federal university, two state universities, and four private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
State: 2
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno
Private: 4
Caritas University, Enugu
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
Renaissance University, Enugu
Coal City University Enugu State
Gombe
Gombe has one federal university, two state universities, and one private institution.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Kashere
State: 2
Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
Gombe State University of Science and Technology
Private: 1
PEN Resource University, Gombe
Imo
Imo is rich in educational offerings, with two federal universities, three state universities, and three private institutions.
Federal: 2
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
State: 3
Imo State University, Owerri
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
Private: 3
Hezekiah University, Umudi
Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
Jigawa
Jigawa features two federal universities, one state university, and one private institution catering to the educational needs of people in the north.
Federal: 2
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
State: 1
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
Private: 1
Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
Kaduna
Kaduna is a major educational hub with four federal universities, one state university, and four private institutions.
Federal: 4
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State
State: 1
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Private: 4
Greenfield University, Kaduna
NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
Franco British International University, Kaduna State
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
Kano
Kano has three federal universities, three state universities, and eight private institutions, making it a leader in higher education in the north.
Federal: 3
Bayero University, Kano
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
Federal University of Education, Kano
State: 3
Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano
Private: 8
Skyline University, Kano
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
Capital City University, Kano State
Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
Azman University, Kano
Elrazi Medical University, Kano
Katsina
Katsina is home to two federal universities, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 2
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina
State: 1
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
Private: 1
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Kebbi
Kebbi State boasts four Nigerian universities: two federal government-owned universities, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 2
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
State: 1
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
Private: 1
Rayhaan University, Kebbi
Kogi
Kogi’s educational landscape includes one federal university, three state universities, and two private institutions.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
State: 3
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba
Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara,
Kogi State University, Kabba
Private: 2
Salem University, Lokoja
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State
Kwara
Kwara is an educational powerhouse with one federal university, one state university, and eight private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Ilorin
State: 1
Kwara State University, Malete
Private: 8
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
Summit University
Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
University of Offa, Kwara State
Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara
Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, also shines in education with two federal universities, three state universities, and seven private institutions.
Federal: 2
University of Lagos, Akoka
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
State: 3
Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo
Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH)
Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)
Private: 7
Augustine University
Caleb University, Lagos
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State
Nasarawa
Nasarawa supports its educational ambitions with one federal university, one state university, and three private institutions.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Lafia
State: 1
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Private: 3
Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
Niger
Niger is home to six Nigerian universities: one federal institution, two state universities, and three private institutions.
Federal: 1
Federal University of Technology, Minna
State: 2
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State
Private: 3
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
Newgate University, Minna, Niger State.
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State
Ogun
Ogun is a significant educational centre with one federal university, three state universities, and an impressive 16 private institutions, making it a key player in Nigeria’s academic landscape.
Federal: 1
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
State: 3
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
Private: 16
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Bells University of Technology, Otta
Chrisland University
Covenant University Ota
Crawford University Igbesa
Crescent University
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
Christopher University Mowe
Mountain Top University
Southwestern University, Oku Owa
Trinity University Ogun State
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State
Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
Gerar University of Medical Science Imope ljebu, Ogun State
Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State
Ondo
Ondo’s educational system boasts nine Nigerian universities.
Federal: 2
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo
State: 3
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
Private
Achievers University, Owo
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo
Sam Maris University, Ondo
Osun
Osun is home to two federal universities, two state universities, and eight private institutions.
Federal: 2
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
State: 2
Osun State University Osogbo
University of Ilesa, Osun State
Private: 8
Adeleke University, Ede
Bowen University, Iwo
Fountain University, Oshogbo
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Kings University, Ode Omu
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
Redeemer’s University, Ede
Westland University Iwo, Osun State
Oyo
Oyo is a major academic hub with one federal university, three state universities, and eight private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Ibadan
State: 3
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. Oyo, Oyo State
Private: 8
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
Lead City University, Ibadan
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
Atiba University Oyo
Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State
Plateau
Plateau provides educational access with one federal university, one state university, and two private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Jos
State: 1
Plateau State University Bokkos
Private: 2
Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
Rivers
Rivers, a key oil-producing state, also invests in education with one federal university, two state universities, and four private institutions.
Federal: 1
University of Port-Harcourt
State: 2
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni
River State University
Private: 4
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State
Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State
Sokoto
Sokoto offers one federal university, two state universities, and three private institutions.
Federal: 1
Usumanu Danfodiyo University
State: 2
Sokoto State University
Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
Private: 3
Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
NorthWest University Sokoto State
Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
Taraba
Taraba supports its educational ambitions with one federal university, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
State: 1
Taraba State University, Jalingo
Private: 1
Kwararafa University, Wukari
Yobe
Yobe is home to two Nigerian universities.
Federal: 1
Federal University Gashua, Yobe
State: 1
Yobe State University, Damaturu
Private:
Nil
Zamfara
Zamfara provides educational access with one federal university, one state university, and one private institution.
Federal: 1
Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
State: 1
Zamfara State University
Private: 1
Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State
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