List of Universities in Sokoto State
Sokoto State federal, state and private universities.

Six universities exist in Sokoto State, of which one belongs to the federal government, two belong to the state government and three are privately owned.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal and state universities in Sokoto State.
SEE ALSO: Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
Universities in Sokoto State
Federal:
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University
Check: List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
State:
- Sokoto State University
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
Check: List of State Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
Private:
- Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
- NorthWest University Sokoto State
- Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.
Check: List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
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