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

Five universities exist in Bayelsa State, of which one belongs to the federal government, three belong to the state government, and one is privately owned.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal and state universities in Bayelsa State.
SEE ALSO: Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
Universities in Bayelsa State
Federal:
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
Check: List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
State:
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa
- University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Bayelsa Medical University
Check: List of State Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
Private:
- Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
Check: List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
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