List of Accredited Universities in Nigeria

Below is a list of all the accredited Universities in Nigeria. The list contains all Federal, State and Private Universities in Nigeria, including Universities of Technology, Universities of Agriculture, Universities of Education and Universities of Health Sciences.

Upon approval and accreditation of new universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC), this list will be constantly updated. See list below:

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

S/N	NAME OF UNIVERSITY	YEAR
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	2011
14	Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	1992
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	1988
30	University of Benin	1970
31	University of Calabar	1975
32	University of Ibadan	1948
33	University of Ilorin	1975
34	University of Jos	1975
35	University of Lagos	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	1975
39	University of Uyo	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	1975
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State	2018
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	2018
43	Army University Biu	2018
44	Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State	2020
45	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	2020
46	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State	2021
47	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State	2021
48	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State	2021
	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State	2022

STATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

S/N	NAME OF UNIVERSITY	YEAR
1	Abia State University, Uturu	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
11	Delta State University Abraka	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	2000
13	Ekiti State University	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	2000
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	2006
23	Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	2008
27	Rivers State University	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	2008
37	Sokoto State University	2009
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	2012
39	Oyo State Technical University Ibadan	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
41	Edo State University Uzairue	2016
42	Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State	2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri	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	University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State	2019
50	Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi	1990
51	University of Delta, Agbor	2021
52	Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro	2021
53	Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
54	Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State	2020
55	King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State	2021
56	Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
57	Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

xS/N	NAME OF UNIVERSITY
1	Achievers University, Owo
2	Adeleke University, Ede
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola
9	Augustine University Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
10	Baze University
11	Bells University of Technology, Otta
12	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
13	Bingham University, New Karu
14	Bowen University, Iwo
15	Caleb University, Lagos
16	Caritas University, Enugu
17	Chrisland University
18	Covenant University Ota
19	Crawford University Igbesa
20	Crescent University
21	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
22	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
23	Evangel University, Akaeze
24	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
25	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
26	Gregory University, Uturu
27	Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun
28	Hezekiah University, Umudi
29	Igbinedion University Okada
30	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
31	Kings University, Ode Omu
32	Kwararafa University, Wukari
33	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
34	Lead City University, Ibadan
35	Madonna University, Okija
36	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
37	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
38	Mountain Top University
39	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
40	Novena University, Ogume
41	Obong University, Obong Ntak
42	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
43	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
44	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
45	Redeemer’s University, Ede
46	Renaissance University, Enugu
47	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
48	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
49	Salem University, Lokoja
50	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
51	Southwestern University, Oku Owa
52	Summit University, Offa
53	University of Mkar, Mkar
54	Veritas University, Abuja
55	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
56	Wesley University Ondo
57	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
58	Christopher University Mowe
59	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
60	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
61	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
62	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
63	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
64	Coal City University Enugu State
65	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
66	Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State
67	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
68	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
69	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
70	Atiba University Oyo
71	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
72	Skyline University, Kano
73	Greenfield University, Kaduna
74	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
75	Trinity University Ogun State
76	Westland University Iwo, Osun State
77	Topfaith University, Akwa Ibom State
78	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
79	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
80	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
81	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
82	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
83	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
84	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
85	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
86	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
87	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
88	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
89	Capital City University, Kano State
90	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
91	University of Offa, Kwara State
92	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
93	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
94	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
95	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
96	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
97	PEN Resource University, Gombe
98	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
99	Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
100	Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
101	Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
102	Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
103	Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
104	Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
105	Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State
106	Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.
107	European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT
108	NorthWest University Sokoto State
109	Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
110	Tansian University
111	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State

SEE ALSO:

List of Accredited Polytechnic in Nigeria

List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria

List of Accredited Schools of Nursing in Nigeria