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 ALSO: Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
Universities in Akwa Ibom State
Federal:
- University of Uyo
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
Check: List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
State:
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
Check: List of State Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
Private:
- Obong University, Obong Ntak
- Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
- Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Check: List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
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