The Ultimate A-Z List of Universities in Nigeria 2024: Federal, State, and Private Institutions Included

Here is a list of universities in Nigeria, categorized as federal, state, and private:

Federal Universities:

1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Adeleke University, Ede
3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-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
10.  Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

State Universities

11. Baze University
12. Bells University of Technology, Otta
13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
14. Bingham University, New Karu
15. Bowen University, Iwo
16. Caleb University, Lagos
17. Caritas University, Enugu
18. Chrisland University
19. Covenant University, Ota
20. Crawford University Igbesa
21. Crescent University
22. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
23. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
24. Evangel University, Akaeze
25. Fountain University, Oshogbo
26. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
27. Gregory University, Uturu
28. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
29. Hezekiah University, Umudi
30. Igbinedion University Okada
31. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
32. Kings University, Ode Omu
33. Kwararafa University, Wukari
34. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
35. Lead City University, Ibadan
36. Madonna University, Okija
37. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
38. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University
39. Mountain Top University
40. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
41. Novena University, Ogume
42. Obong University, Obong Ntak
43. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
44. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
45. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
46. Redeemer’s University, Ede
47. Renaissance University, Enugu
48. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
49. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
50. Salem University, Lokoja
51. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
52. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
53. Summit University, Offa
54. Tansian University, Umunya
55. University of Mkar, Mkar
56. Veritas University, Abuja
57. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State
58. Wesley University Ondo
59. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
60. Christopher University Mowe
61. Kola Daisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
62. Anchor University Ayobo, Lagos State
63. Dominican University Ibadan, Oyo State
64. Legacy University, Okija,, Anambra State
65. Arthur Javis University, Akpoyubo Cross river State
66. Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
67. Coal City University, Enugu State
68. Clifford University, Owerrinta,, Abia State
69. Spiritan University, Nneochi,, Abia State
70. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
71. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
72. Atiba University Oyo
73. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos
74. Skyline University, Kano
75. Greenfield University, Kaduna
76. Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo State
77. Trinity University, Ogun State
78. Westland University, Iwo, Osun State
79. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
80. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
81. Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
82. Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
83. Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
84. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
85. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
86. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
87. NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
88. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
89. James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
90. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
91. Capital City University, Kano State
92. Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
93. University of Offa, Kwara State
94. Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
95. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
96. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
97. Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
98. Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
99. PEN Resource University, Gombe
100. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
101. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
102. Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
103. Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
104. Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
105. Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
106. Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
107. Peter University, Achina-Onneh,, Anambra State
108. Newgate University, Nigeria, Niger State.
109. European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT
110. NorthWest University, Sokoto State
111. Rayhaan University, Kebbi
112. Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara
113. Sam Maris University, Ondo
114. Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye,, Ogun State
115. Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, Abia State
116. Maduka University, Ekwegbe, and and Enugu State
117. PeaceLand University, Enugu State
118. Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State
119. Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State
120. Azman University, Kano State
121. Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State
122. Franco-British International University, Kaduna State
123. Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja
124. Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope, Ijebu, Ogun State.
125. British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State
126. Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
127. Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja
128. Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State
129. Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State
130. Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State
131. University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state
132. Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State
133. Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State
134. Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State
135. The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State
136. Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State
137. Cosmopolitan University, Abuja
138. Miva Open University, Abuja FCT
139. Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
140. West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State
141. Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja
142. El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State
143. College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
144. Jewel University, Gombe state
145. Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja
146. Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State
147. Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State

Conclusion:

This guide provides a comprehensive guide on Nigeria’s diverse range of higher education options, emphasizing the importance of thorough research on academic programs, facilities, and reputation before making a decision. It aims to serve as a valuable resource for those exploring Nigeria’s diverse higher education landscape.