2024 Updated List of 262 Government Approved Universities in Nigeria [NEW LIST]

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Education is a vital tool for personal and national growth, and the importance of quality education cannot be overemphasized. There are hundreds of universities in Nigeria, but not all of them are government-approved. As a prospective student, it is important to know which universities are accredited by the government to avoid falling victim to fraudulent institutions.

In this ultimate guide, we have compiled an updated list of 262 government-approved universities in Nigeria. A breakdown of the 262 universities as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) shows that; 52 are federal, 63 are state-owned and 147 are privately owned institutions. This comprehensive list will help you make an informed decision when it comes to choosing a university to attend.

197 NUC Approved Universities In Nigeria
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As shown here, the list below includes the names of the universities and their locations, their Vice Chancellors, their websites, and the years of establishment as approved by the NUC.

Understanding the Accreditation Process for Nigerian Universities

Understanding the accreditation process for Nigerian universities is crucial when seeking reliable and quality education. The accreditation process serves as a verification system to ensure that universities meet the required standards set by the government and regulatory bodies.

In Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) is responsible for overseeing the accreditation of universities. The process involves a thorough evaluation of various aspects, including academic programs, faculty qualifications, infrastructure, facilities, and governance structure.

The accreditation process begins with the submission of an application by the university to the NUC. The application includes detailed information about the institution, its programs, and facilities. The NUC then conducts a comprehensive assessment, which includes site visits, interviews with faculty and staff, and a review of academic records.

During the assessment, the NUC evaluates the university’s compliance with the minimum requirements outlined in the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS). These standards encompass areas such as curriculum development, teaching and learning processes, research activities, and student support services.

Upon completion of the assessment, the NUC provides feedback to the university, highlighting areas of strength and areas for improvement. If the university meets the required standards, it is granted full accreditation status. However, if there are deficiencies in certain areas, the university may be given provisional accreditation, with specific conditions to be met within a designated timeframe.

It is essential for students and parents to verify the accreditation status of any university they are considering. This can be done by visiting the NUC website, where a list of accredited universities is regularly updated. Additionally, prospective students should also check the accreditation status of specific programs or departments within a university, as some may have individual accreditation.

By understanding the accreditation process, students can make informed decisions about their education and ensure that they enroll in reputable and recognized institutions. Accreditation serves as a quality assurance mechanism, giving students confidence in the credibility and standard of education they will receive from Nigerian universities.

Federal Universities in Nigeria

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

S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
1Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchihttps://www.atbu.edu.ng1988
2Ahmadu Bello University, Zariahttps://www.abu.edu.ng1962
3Bayero University, Kanohttps://www.buk.edu.ng1975
4Federal University Gashua, Yobehttps://www.fugashua.edu.ng2013
5Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurunhttps://www.fupre.edu.ng2007
6Federal University of Technology, Akurehttps://www.futa.edu.ng1981
7Federal University of Technology, Minnahttps://www.futminna.edu.ng1982
8Federal University of Technology, Owerrihttps://www.futo.edu.ng1980
9Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa Statehttps://www.fud.edu.ng/2011
10Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsinahttps://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng2011
11Federal University, Kashere, Gombe Statehttps://www.fukashere.edu.ng2011
12Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa Statehttps://www.fulafia.edu.ng2011
13Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi Statehttps://www.fulokoja.edu.ng2011
14Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi Statehttps://www.funai.edu.ng2011
15Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsahttps://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/2011
16Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti Statehttps://www.fuoye.edu.ng/2011
17Federal University, Wukari, Taraba Statehttps://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/2011
18Federal University, Birnin Kebbihttps://www.fubk.edu.ng2013
19Federal University, Gusau Zamfarahttps://www.fugusau.edu.ng2013
20Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
21Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yolahttps://www.mautech.edu.ng1981
22National Open University of Nigeria, Lagoshttps://www.nou.edu.ng2002
23Nigeria Police Academy Wudilhttps://polac.edu.ng/2013
24Nigerian Defence Academy Kadunahttps://www.nda.edu.ng1985
25Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awkahttps://www.unizik.edu.ng1992
26Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ifehttps://www.oauife.edu.ng1962
27University of Abuja, Gwagwaladahttps://www.uniabuja.edu.ng1988
28Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokutahttps://www.unaab.edu.ng1988
29University of Agriculture, Makurdihttps://www.uam.edu.ng1988
30University of Beninhttps://www.uniben.edu.ng1970
31University of Calabarhttps://www.unical.edu.ng1975
32University of Ibadanhttps://www.ui.edu.ng1948
33University of Ilorinhttps://www.unilorin.edu.ng1975
34University of Joshttps://www.unijos.edu.ng1975
35University of Lagoshttps://www.unilag.edu.ng1962
36University of Maidugurihttps://www.unimaid.edu.ng1975
37University of Nigeria, Nsukkahttps://www.unn.edu.ng1960
38University of Port-Harcourthttps://www.uniport.edu.ng1975
39University of Uyohttps://www.uniuyo.edu.ng1991
40Usumanu Danfodiyo Universityhttps://www.udusok.edu.ng1975
41Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta Statehttps://www.nmu.edu.ng2018
42Air Force Institute of Technology, Kadunahttps://afit.edu.ng2018
43Nigerian Army University Biuhttps://naub.edu.ng/2018
44Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State2020
45Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
46Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State2021
47Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State2021
48Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State2021
49Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State2021
50David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu2022
51Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State2023
52Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina2023
State Universities in Nigeria

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

S/NSTATE UNIVERSITIESWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
1Abia State University, Uturuhttps://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng1981
2Adamawa State University Mubihttps://www.adsu.edu.ng2002
3Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungbahttps://www.aaua.edu.ng1999
4Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpadenhttps://www.aksu.edu.ng2010
5Ambrose Alli University, Ekpomahttps://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng1980
6Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Ulihttps://coou.edu.ng/2000
7Bauchi State University, Gadauhttps://www.basug.edu.ng2011
8Benue State University, Makurdihttps://www.bsum.edu.ng1992
9Yobe State University, Damaturuhttps://www.ysu.edu.ng2006
10Cross River State University of Technology, Calabarhttps://www.crutech.edu.ng
11Delta State University Abrakahttps://www.delsu.edu.ng1992
12Ebonyi State University, Abakalikihttps://www.ebsu.edu.ng2000
13Ekiti State Universityhttps://www.eksu.edu.ng1982
14Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enuguhttps://www.esut.edu.ng1982
15Gombe State Univeristy, Gombehttps://www.gsu.edu.ng2004
16Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapaihttps://www.ibbu.edu.ng2005
17Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumenihttps://www.iaue.edu.ng2010
18Imo State University, Owerrihttps://www.imsu.edu.ng1992
19Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawahttps://www.slu.edu.ng2013
20Kaduna State University, Kadunahttps://www.kasu.edu.ng2004
21Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudilhttps://www.kust.edu.ng2000
22Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Alierohttps://www.ksusta.edu.ng2006
23Kogi State University Anyigbahttps://www.ksu.edu.ng1999
24Kwara State University, Ilorinhttps://www.kwasu.edu.ng2009
25Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosohttps://www.lautech.edu.ng1990
26Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupahttps://www.osustech.edu.ng2008
27Rivers State Universityhttps://www.rsu.edu.ng1979
28Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoyehttps://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng1982
29Lagos State University, Ojohttps://www.lasu.edu.ng1983
30Niger Delta University Yenagoahttps://www.ndu.edu.ng2000
31Nasarawa State University Keffihttps://www.nsuk.edu.ng2002
32Plateau State University Bokkoshttps://www.plasu.edu.ng2005
33Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Odehttps://www.tasued.edu.ng2005
34Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsinahttps://www.umyu.edu.ng2006
35Osun State University Osogbohttps://www.uniosun.edu.ng2006
36Taraba State University, Jalingohttps://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng2008
37Sokoto State Universityhttps://www.ssu.edu.ng2009
38Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kanohttps://www.nwu.edu.ng2012
39Oyo State Technical University Ibadanhttps://tech-u.edu.ng/2012
40Ondo State University of Medical Scienceshttps://www.unimed.edu.ng2015
41Edo State University Uzairuehttps://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/2016
42Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo Statehttps://www.epu.edu.ng/2016
43University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa Statehttps://www.uat.edu.ng/public/2016
44Bornu State University, Maiduguri2016
45Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta2017
46Gombe State University of Science and Technology2017
47Zamfara State University2018
48Bayelsa Medical University2019
49Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi2020
50University of Delta, Agbor
51Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro2021
52Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba2021
53Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
54David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State2021
55Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
56Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
57Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto2022
58Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno2022
59University of Ilesa, Osun State2022
60Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo2022
61Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education2023
62Kogi State University, Kabba2023
63Niger State University of Education, Minna2023
Private Universities in Nigeria

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

S/NPRIVATE UNIVERSITIESWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
1Achievers University, Owohttps://www.achievers.edu.ng2007
2Adeleke University, Edehttps://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng2011
3Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti Statehttps://www.abuad.edu.ng2009
4African University of Science & Technology, Abujahttps://aust.edu.ng2007
5Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadanhttps://www.acu.edu.ng2005
6Al-Hikmah University, Ilorinhttps://www.alhikmah.edu.ng2005
7Al-Qalam University, Katsinahttps://www.auk.edu.ng2005
8American University of Nigeria, Yolahttps://www.aun.edu.ng2003
9Augustine Universityhttps://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/2015
10Babcock University,Ilishan-Remohttps://www.babcock.edu.ng1999
11Baze Universityhttps://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng2011
12Bells University of Technology, Ottahttps://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/2005
13Benson Idahosa University, Benin Cityhttps://www.biu.edu.ng/2002
14Bingham University, New Karuhttps://www.binghamuni.edu.ng2005
15Bowen University, Iwohttps://www.bowen.edu.ng2001
16Caleb University, Lagoshttps://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng2007
17Caritas University, Enuguhttps://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/2005
18Chrisland Universityhttps://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng2015
19Covenant University Otahttps://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/2002
20Crawford University Igbesahttps://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng2005
21Crescent Universityhttps://www.crescent-university.edu.ng2005
22Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodohttps://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/2015
23Elizade University, Ilara-Mokinhttps://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng2012
24Evangel University, Akaezehttps://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng2012
25Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbohttps://www.fuo.edu.ng2007
26Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu Statehttps://www.gouni.edu.ng2009
27Gregory University, Uturuhttps://www.gregoryuniversity.com2012
28Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogunhttps://www.hallmark.edu.ng2015
29Hezekiah University, Umudihttps://hezekiah.edu.ng/2015
30Igbinedion University Okadahttps://www.iuokada.edu.ng1999
31Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakejihttps://www.jabu.edu.ng2006
32Kings University, Ode Omuhttps://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/2015
33Kwararafa University, Wukarihttps://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng2005
34Landmark University, Omu-Aran.https://www.lmu.edu.ng2011
35Lead City University, Ibadanhttps://www.lcu.edu.ng2005
36Madonna University, Okijahttps://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng1999
37Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebohttps://www.mcu.edu.ng2012
38Micheal & Cecilia Ibru Universityhttps://mciu.edu.ng/2015
39Mountain Top Universityhttps://www.mtu.edu.ng2015
40Nile University of Nigeria, Abujahttps://www.ntnu.edu.ng2009
41Novena University, Ogumehttps://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng2005
42Obong University, Obong Ntakhttps://www.obonguniversity.net2007
43Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun Statehttps://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng2009
44Pan-Atlantic University, Lagoshttps://www.pau.edu.ng2002
45Paul University, Awka – Anambra Statehttps://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng2009
46Redeemer’s University, Edehttps://www.run.edu.ng2005
47Renaissance University, Enuguhttps://www.rnu.edu.ng2005
48Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers Statehttps://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng2009
49Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibomhttps://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng2015
50Salem University, Lokojahttps://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng2007
51Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.https://www.sau.edu.ng2011
52Southwestern University, Oku Owahttps://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng2012
53Summit Universityhttps://www.summituniversity.edu.ng2015
54Tansian University, Umunyahttps://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/2007
55University of Mkar, Mkarhttps://www.unimkar.edu.ng2005
56Veritas University, Abujahttps://www.veritas.edu.ng2007
57Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo Statehttps://www.wellspringuniversity.net2009
58Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondohttps://www.wusto.edu.ng2007
59Western Delta University, Oghara Delta Statehttps://wdu.edu.ng2007
60Christopher University Mowehttps://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/2015
61Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo Statehttps://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/2016
62Anchor University Ayobo Lagos Statehttps://www.aul.edu.ng/2016
63Dominican University Ibadan Oyo Statehttps://www.dui.edu.ng/2016
64Legacy University, Okija Anambra Statehttps://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/2016
65Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river Statehttps://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/2016
66Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara Statehttps://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/2016
67Coal City University Enugu Statehttps://www.ccu.edu.ng/2016
68Clifford University Owerrinta Abia Statehttps://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/2016
69Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta Statehttps://www.adun.edu.ng2017
70Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia Statehttps://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng2017
71Precious Cornerstone University, Oyohttps://www.pcu.edu.ng2017
72PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourthttps://www.pums.edu.ng2017
73Atiba University Oyo2017
74Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagoshttps://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng2017
75Skyline University, Kanohttps://www.sun.edu.ng2018
76Greenfield University, Kadunahttps://www.gfu.edu.ng2019
77Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo Statehttps://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/2019
78Trinity University Ogun Statehttps://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/2019
79Westland University Iwo, Osun State2019
80Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
81Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State2021
82Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State2021
83Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State2021
84Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State2021
85Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State2021
86Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State2021
87Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State2021
88NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State2021
89Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State2021
90James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State2021
91Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State2021
92Capital City University, Kano State2021
93Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State2021
94University of Offa, Kwara State2021
95Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State2021
96Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State2021
97Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja2021
98Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State2021
99Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
credit: NUC

99PEN Resource University, Gombehttps://pru.edu.ng/2022
100Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
101Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State2022
102Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano2022
103Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State2022
104Baba Ahmed University, Kano State2022
105Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State2022
106Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State2022
107Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State2022
108Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.2022
109European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT2022
110NorthWest University Sokoto State2022
111Rayhaan University, Kebbi2023
112Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara2023
113Sam Maris University, Ondo2023
114Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State2023
115Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State2023
116Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State2023
117PeaceLand University, Enugu State2023
118Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State2023
119Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State2023
120Azman University, Kano State2023
121Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State2023
122Franco British International University, Kaduna State2023
123Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja2023
124Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.2023
125British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State2023
126Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State2023
127Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja2023
128Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State2023
129Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State2023
130Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State2023
131University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state2023
132Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State2023
133Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State2023
134Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State2023
135The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State2023
136Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State2023
137Cosmopolitan University Abuja2023
138Miva Open University, Abuja FCT2023
139Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.2023
140West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State2023
141Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja2023
142El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State2023
143College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State2023
144Jewel University, Gombe state2023
145Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja2023
146Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State2023
147Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State2023
An Overview of the Nigerian University System

The Nigerian University System is a diverse and robust educational landscape that plays a significant role in shaping the country’s future. With a rich history and a wide range of academic disciplines, Nigerian universities offer students a multitude of opportunities for higher education.

As of 2024, there are a total of 262 government-approved universities in Nigeria. These universities are spread across the country, catering to the educational needs of various regions and communities. From the bustling cities to remote rural areas, each university has its unique character and academic offerings.

The Nigerian University System operates under the supervision and regulation of various bodies, including the National Universities Commission (NUC). This regulatory body ensures that universities adhere to quality standards and guidelines, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and overall academic performance.

When it comes to the types of universities in Nigeria, there are federal, state, and private institutions. Federal universities are funded and controlled by the federal government, while state universities are owned and operated by the respective state governments. Private universities, on the other hand, are privately owned and managed.

Each university within the Nigerian University System has its own admission requirements, academic programs, and campus facilities. Some universities are renowned for specific areas of study, such as medicine, engineering, business, or arts. This diversity allows students to choose the institution that best aligns with their academic goals and interests.

Furthermore, Nigerian universities are known for their vibrant campus life and extracurricular activities. From student associations and clubs to sports teams and cultural events, universities provide a holistic learning experience that goes beyond the classroom.

In conclusion, the Nigerian University System offers a wide range of opportunities for higher education, with 262 government-approved universities across the country. Students have the option to choose from federal, state, and private institutions, each with its unique offerings and academic strengths. By providing quality education and fostering a vibrant campus life, Nigerian universities play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation.

We hope you found our blog post on the updated list of 262 government-approved universities in Nigeria to be comprehensive and informative. We understand the importance of choosing the right institution for higher education, and having access to an up-to-date list can be incredibly valuable.

Whether you’re a student or a parent, we hope that this guide has provided you with the necessary information to make an informed decision. Remember to research further and visit the universities’ websites for more detailed information. Here’s to a successful academic journey!

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