Understanding the landscape of Nigerian higher education requires a closer look at the distribution of universities across the country. This breakdown categorizes universities into federal, state, and private institutions for each of Nigeria’s 36 states.
Abia State
- Federal:
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
- State:
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Private:
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Rhema University, Aba
- Clifford University, Owerrinta
- Spiritan University, Nneochi
Adamawa State
- Federal:
- Modibbo Adama University, Yola
- State:
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Private:
- American University of Nigeria, Yola
Akwa Ibom State
- Federal:
- University of Uyo
- State:
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
- Private:
- Obong University, Obong Ntak
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene
- Topfaith University, Mkpatak
Anambra State
- Federal:
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- State:
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
- Private:
- Tansian University, Umunya
- Madonna University, Okija
- Paul University, Awka
- Legacy University, Okija
Bauchi State
- Federal:
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- State:
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Private:
- None
Bayelsa State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Otuoke
- State:
- Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
- Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa
- Private:
- Hensard University, Toru-Orua
Benue State
- Federal:
- Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo
- State:
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Private:
- University of Mkar, Mkar
Borno State
- Federal:
- University of Maiduguri
- Nigerian Army University, Biu
- State:
- Borno State University, Maiduguri
- Private:
- Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
Cross River State
- Federal:
- University of Calabar
- State:
- University of Cross River State (UNICROSS)
- Private:
- Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
Delta State
- Federal:
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
- Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Ughelli
- State:
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- University of Delta, Agbor
- Private:
- Admiralty University, Ibusa
- Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor
- Novena University, Ogume
- Western Delta University, Oghara
Ebonyi State
- Federal:
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
- David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu
- State:
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Private:
- Evangel University, Akaeze
- King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu
Edo State
- Federal:
- University of Benin, Benin City
- State:
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Edo State University, Uzairue
- Private:
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Igbinedion University, Okada
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogwashi
Ekiti State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
- State:
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
- Private:
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
Enugu State
- Federal:
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- State:
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Private:
- Caritas University, Enugu
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
- Renaissance University, Ugbawka
- Coal City University, Enugu
- Stallion University, Nsukka
Gombe State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Kashere
- State:
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Private:
- Pen Resource University, Gombe
Imo State
- Federal:
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- State:
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Private:
- Hezekiah University, Umudi
- Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede
- Eastern Palm University, Ogboko
- University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo
Jigawa State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Dutse
- State:
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa
- Private:
- Khadija University, Majia
Kaduna State
- Federal:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
- Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
- State:
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Private:
- Greenfield University, Kaduna
- NOK University, Kachia
- Mewar International University, Masaka
Kano State
- Federal:
- Bayero University, Kano
- Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil
- State:
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
- Private:
- Skyline University, Kano
Katsina State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- State:
- Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
- Private:
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Kebbi State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- State:
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Private:
- None
Kogi State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Lokoja
- State:
- Kogi State University, Anyigba
- Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara
- Private:
- Salem University, Lokoja
Kwara State
- Federal:
- University of Ilorin
- State:
- Kwara State University, Malete
- Private:
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Landmark University, Omu-Aran
Lagos State
- Federal:
- University of Lagos
- State:
- Lagos State University, Ojo
- Lagos State University of Education, Otto/Ijanikin
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu
- Private:
- Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki
- Caleb University, Imota
- Anchor University, Ayobo-Ipaja
- Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin
- Augustine University, Ilara
- Christopher University, Mowe
Nasarawa State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Lafia
- State:
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Private:
- Bingham University, Karu
Niger State
- Federal:
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- State:
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Private:
- Edusoko University, Bida
Ogun State
- Federal:
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- State:
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
- Private:
- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
- Covenant University, Ota
- Chrisland University, Abeokuta
- Crescent University, Abeokuta
- McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo
Ondo State
- Federal:
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- State:
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
- Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
- University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
- Private:
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Osun State
- Federal:
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- State:
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Private:
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Fountain University, Osogbo
Oyo State
- Federal:
- University of Ibadan
- State:
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
- First Technical University, Ibadan
- Private:
- Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Dominican University, Ibadan
Plateau State
- Federal:
- University of Jos
- State:
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
Rivers State
- Federal:
- University of Port Harcourt
- State:
- Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
- Private:
- Pamo University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
Sokoto State
- Federal:
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- State:
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
- Private:
- None
Taraba State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Wukari
- State:
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Private:
- None
Yobe State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Gashua
- State:
- Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Private:
- None
Zamfara State
- Federal:
- Federal University, Gusau
- State:
- Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara
- Private:
- None
This breakdown offers a clear picture of the distribution of higher education institutions in Nigeria, providing insights into federal, state, and private university options across the 36 states.