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List of Universities in Benue State

Benue State federal, state and private universities. Five universities exist in Benue State, of which two belong to the federal government, two belong to the state government, while one is privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Benue State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …


List of Private Universities in Nigeria & Courses Offered

List of private universities in Nigeria which offers diverse Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Graduate Courses. Nigeria has a wide variety of private universities that provide higher education. Both public universities and private institutions are subject to the same oversight, regulation and accreditation, which means you will be getting the same …

List of State Universities in Nigeria & Courses Offered

List of State Universities in Nigeria which offers diverse Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. In Nigeria, a state university is one of the public universities funded by or associated with the state government. Most state universities in Nigeria (including Universities of Technology, Universities of Agriculture and Universities of Education) …

List of Federal Universities in Nigeria & Courses Offered

See the most comprehensive list of accredited Federal Universities in Nigeria, which offers diverse Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Graduate Courses. Check below for list of all the accredited Federal Universities in Nigeria. The list contains Federal Universities in Nigeria, including Universities of Technology, Universities of Agriculture, and Universities of Education …

Universities in Nigeria

This is a list of universities in Nigeria. For the purposes of this list, only accredited and degree-granting universities are published.  The list contains Universities in Nigeria, including Universities of Technology, higher education institutions, Universities of Agriculture and Universities of Education and the courses offered by each of them. State Universities …

List of Universities in Cross River State

Cross River State federal, state and private universities. Six universities exist in Cross River 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 Cross River State. SEE ALSO: …

List of Universities in Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State federal, state and private universities. Six universities exist in Ebonyi State, of which two belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government and one is privately owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Ebonyi State. SEE ALSO: Top …

List of Universities in Lagos State

Lagos State federal, state and private universities. Thirteen universities exist in Lagos State, of which two belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government, and eight are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Lagos State. SEE ALSO: Top …

List of Universities in Ekiti State

Ekiti State federal, state and private universities. Seven universities exist in Ekiti State, of which two belong to the federal government, two belong to the state government, and three are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC-approved Federal, state and private universities in Ekiti State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Osun State

Osun State federal, state and private universities. Fifteen universities exist in Osun State, of which three belong to the federal government, two belong to the state government and ten are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Osun State. SEE ALSO: Top …

List of Universities in Kaduna State

Kaduna State federal, state and private universities. Ten universities exist in Kaduna State, of which five belong to the federal government, one belongs to the state government while four is privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Kaduna State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Rivers State

Rivers State federal, state and private universities. Eight universities exist in Rivers State, of which two belong to the federal government, two belong to the state government and four are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Rivers State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Edo State

Edo State federal, state and private universities. Ten universities exist in Edo State, of which one belongs to the federal government, two belong to the state government while seven are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Edo State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom State federal, state and private universities. Five universities exist in Akwa Ibom State, of which three belong to the federal government, one belongs to the state government and four are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Akwa Ibom State. SEE …

List of Universities in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja federal and private universities. Fourteen universities exist in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of which two belong to the federal government, and thirteen are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC-approved Federal and private universities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). SEE ALSO: Top …

List of Universities in Kogi State

Kogi State federal, state and private universities. Six universities exist in Kogi State, of which one belongs to the federal government, three belong to the state government and two are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Kogi State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Plateau State

Plateau State federal, state and private universities. Five universities exist in Plateau State, of which two belong to the federal government, one belongs to the state government, and two are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal and state universities in Plateau State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Enugu State

Enugu State federal, state and private universities. Nine universities exist in Enugu State, of which two belong to the federal government, two belong to the state government, and five are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC-approved Federal, state and private universities in Enugu State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Niger State

Niger State federal, state and private universities. Eight universities exist in Niger State, of which two belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government and three are privately owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal and state universities in Niger State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

List of Universities in Ogun State

Ogun State federal, state and private universities. Twenty three universities exist in Ogun State, of which three belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government while seventeen are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Ogun State. SEE ALSO: Top …

List of Universities in Kwara State

Kwara State federal, state and private universities. Thirteen universities exist in Kwara State, of which one belongs to the federal government, two belongs to the state government and ten are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC-approved Federal, state and private universities in Kwara State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 Universities …

List of Universities in Ondo State

Ondo State federal, state and private universities. Ten universities exist in Ondo State, of which two belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government while five are privately-owned. Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Ondo State. SEE ALSO: Top 100 …

NUC Grants Accreditation for 18 Courses for Ekiti State University (EKSU)

Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has gained full accreditation for eighteen of its academic programmes following the October to November 2024 evaluation conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja. The news, confirmed in an official letter dated 30 April 2025, was met with joy across the university. For …

FUD Secures NUC’s Accreditation for Seven Degree Programmes

It’s official. Seven undergraduate programmes at Federal University Dutse (FUD) have been handed full accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC). A brief memo sealed the deal, signed by NUC’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Engineer Abraham Chundusu, and sent straight to the desk of FUD’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Muhammed. …

Gombe State University Gains NUC Full Accreditation for 6 Programmes

Gombe State University (GSU) has received full accreditation for six academic programmes across three faculties, following a formal evaluation by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The announcement came from the university’s Director of Academic Planning, Professor A. D. Bajoga, who confirmed that the review was held between October and November …

Sule Lamido University (SLU) Gets Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Courses

Sule Lamido University (SLU) in Kafin Hausa has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for 12 undergraduate programmes. This approval shows that these courses meet the national standard for quality in teaching, facilities, and curriculum. With this status, students who apply to these programmes can be sure …

COOU Secures Full NUC Accreditation for Medicine, Nursing, and More

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), located in Anambra State, Nigeria, has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for several key academic programmes. This was confirmed in an official memo dated 29 April 2025 from the NUC’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu. Understand what full NUC …

NUC Reinstates MOUAU College of Management Sciences Programmes

The National Universities Commission has approved the return of five academic programmes at the College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. These programmes were once removed but will now run again. They will begin from the 2024/2025 academic session. The courses will be offered in full-time mode. …

NUC Approves Thomas Adewumi University School of Postgraduate Studies

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch its Postgraduate School. Admissions have commenced for 27 postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. List of Approved Postgraduate Programmes Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Accounting (PGD, Masters, M.Sc., Ph.D.) Business Administration (PGD, MBA, …

Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) Sets to Begin Pharmacy & Radiography Programmes

Arthur Jarvis University has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to begin two new healthcare programmes. These programmes include: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – Focuses on training pharmacists in drug research, patient care, and pharmaceutical practice. Bachelor of Radiography & Radiation Science – Prepares students for careers in …