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 Universities in Nigeria.
Universities in Edo State
Federal:
- University of Benin
Check: List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
State:
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Edo State University Uzairue
Check: List of State Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
Private:
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
- Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
- Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State
- Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State
Check: List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
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