List of Federal, State and Private Universities in Nigeria As Approved by NUC

Below are the current list of Federal, States and Private Universities in Nigeria as accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission, alongside the year they were established.

As at today, there are 40 Federal Universities in Nigeria, 44 State Universities in Nigeria and 68 private Universities in Nigeria as approved and released by the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), the list is the current and valid one for the year 2017. You can download the PDF here too. According to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria presently has 40 Federal Universities, 44 State Universities, and 68 Private Universities. Remember that the NUC is the Agency tasked by the Nigerian Federal Government to regulate and act as a catalyst for positive change and innovation for the delivery of quality university education in Nigeria.

The NUC has always warned the general public from time to time to first verify if a university is approved before patronizing them. Irrespective of this, several students have fallen prey to some fraudulent groups parading themselves as approved universities especially foreign ones, only for people to later find out that they are not approved by the NUC.

To save you this hassle, we have taken our time to compile the full list of all approved Universities in Nigeria. We are also committed to updating this list as changes are made within Nigeria's educational sector. We hope you find this useful. Federal Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved Federal Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

NAME OF VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR ESTABLISHED Abubakar Tafawa Professor Saminu 1 Balewa University, http://www.atbu.edu.ng 1988 Ibrahim Bauchi Ahmadu Bello Professor Ibrahim 2 http://www.abu.edu.ng 1962 University, Zaria Garba www.topnaija.ng

NAME OF VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR ESTABLISHED Bayero University, Professor Yahuza 3 http://www.buk.edu.ng 1975 Kano Muhammad Bello Federal University Prof. Andrew 4 http://www.fugashua.edu.ng 2013 Gashua, Yobe Haruna Federal University Prof. Akii 5 of Petroleum http://www.fupre.edu.ng 2007 Ibhadode Resources, Effurun Federal University Prof. Adebiyi 6 of Technology, http://www.futa.edu.ng 1981 Gregory Daramola Akure Federal University Professor Musibau 7 of Technology, http://www.futminna.edu.ng 1982 Adewunmi Akanji Minna Federal University Prof. Chigozie C. 8 of Technology, http://www.futo.edu.ng 1980 Asiabaka Owerri Federal University, Professor Fatima 9 http://www.fud.edu.ng/ 2011 Dutse, Jigawa State Batoul Muktar Federal University, Professor Haruna 10 http://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng 2011 Dutsin-Ma, Katsina Abdu Kaita Federal University, Prof. Alhassan 11 Kashere, Gombe http://www.fukashere.edu.ng 2011 Mohammed Gani State Federal University, Professor 12 Lafia, Nasarawa Muhammad Sanusi http://www.fulafia.edu.ng 2011 State Liman Federal University, Professor Angela 13 http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng 2011 Lokoja, Kogi State Freeman Miri Federal University, Professor 14 Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi Chinedum http://www.funai.edu.ng 2011 State Nwajiuba Federal University, Professor Seth 15 http://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ 2011 Otuoke, Bayelsa Accra Jaja Federal University, Prof. Kayode 16 Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ 2011 Soremekun State Federal University, Professor 17 Wukari, Taraba Mohammed http://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ 2011 State Kundiri Federal University, Prof. Auwal H 18 http://www.fubk.edu.ng 2013 Birnin Kebbi Yadudu www.topnaija.ng

NAME OF VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR ESTABLISHED Federal University, 19 Prof. Magaji Garba http://www.fugus.edu.ng 2013 Gusau Zamfara Michael Okpara University of Professor Francis 20 http://www.mouau.edu.ng 2013 Agricultural O Otunta Umudike Modibbo Adama Professor Kyari 21 University of http://www.mautech.edu.ng 1981 Mohammed Technology, Yola National Open Professor Abdalla 22 University of http://www.nou.edu.ng 2002 Uba Adamu Nigeria, Lagos Nigeria Police Professor Munzali 23 http://www.npf.gov.ng 2013 Academy Wudil Jibril Nigerian Defence Professor S.O 24 http://www.nda.edu.ng 1985 Academy Kaduna Okeniyi Nnamdi Azikiwe Professor Joseph E. 25 http://www.unizik.edu.ng 1992 University, Awka Ehaneku Obafemi Awolowo Professor Eyitope 26 http://www.oauife.edu.ng 1962 University,Ile-Ife Ogunbodede University of Abuja, Professor Machael 27 http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng 1988 Gwagwalada Umale Adikwu Federal University Ag. Professor 28 of Agriculture, Ololade http://www.unaab.edu.ng 1988 Abeokuta Enikuomehin University of Prof. Emmanuel I. 29 Agriculture, http://www.uam.edu.ng 1988 Kucha Makurdi Professor Faraday 30 University of Benin http://www.uniben.edu.ng 1970 Orumwense University of Prof. Zana Itinube 31 http://www.unical.edu.ng 1975 Calabar Akpagu Professor Abel 32 University of Ibadan http://www.ui.edu.ng 1948 Idowu Olayinka Professor 33 University of Ilorin Abdulganiyu http://www.unilorin.edu.ng 1975 Ambali Prof. Sebastian 34 University of Jos http://www.unijos.edu.ng 1975 Maimako 35 University of Lagos Prof. Rahman A. http://www.unilag.edu.ng 1962 www.topnaija.ng

NAME OF VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR ESTABLISHED Bello University of Professor Ibrahim 36 http://www.unimaid.edu.ng 1975 Maiduguri A. Njodi Professor University of 37 Benjamin C. http://www.unn.edu.ng 1960 Nigeria, Nsukka Ozumba University of Port- Professor Ndowa N 38 http://www.uniport.edu.ng 1975 Harcourt Lale Professor Enefiok 39 University of Uyo http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng 1991 Essien Professor Usumanu Danfodiyo 40 Abdullahi Audu. http://www.udusok.edu.ng 1975 University Zuru State Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved state Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

VICE YEAR S/ NAME OF CHANCELL OFFICIAL WEBSITE ESTABLISH N UNIVERSITIES OR ED Abia State Prof. E. Uche 1 http://www.absu.edu.ng 1981 University, Uturu Ikonne Adamawa State Professor 2 http://www.adsu.edu.ng 2002 University Mubi Alkasum Abba Professor Adekunle Ajasin http://www.adekunleajasinuniversity.e 3 Mahzeem O. 1999 University, Akungba du.ng Mimiko Akwa Ibom State Professor Eno 4 University of http://www.aksu.edu.ng 2010 James Ibanga Technology, Uyo Professor Ambrose Alli 5 Ignatius A. http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng 1980 University, Ekpoma Onimawo Professor Chukwuemeka Fidelis 6 Odumegwu Ojukwu http://coou.edu.ng/ 2000 Uzochukwu University, Uli Okafor Bauchi State Prof. Ezzildin 7 http://www.basug.edu.ng 2011 University, Gadau M. www.topnaija.ng

VICE YEAR S/ NAME OF CHANCELL OFFICIAL WEBSITE ESTABLISH N UNIVERSITIES OR ED Abdulrahman Professor Benue State 8 Charity A. http://www.bsum.edu.ng 1992 University, Makurdi Angya Yobe State Professor Musa 9 http://www.ysu.edu.ng 2006 University, Damaturu Alabe Cross River State Professor University of Science 10 Effiom Ene- http://www.crutech.edu.ng 2004 &Technology, Obong Calabar Professor Delta State 11 Victor http://www.delsu.edu.ng 1992 University Abraka Peretomode Ebonyi State Professor F. I. 12 http://www.ebsu.edu.ng 2000 University, Abakaliki Idike, OON Prof. Samuel 13 Ekiti State University http://www.eksu.edu.ng 1982 Oye Bandele Enugu State Professor University of Science 14 Cyprian C. http://www.esut.edu.ng 1982 and Technology, Onyeji Enugu Professor Gombe State 15 Abdullahi http://www.gomsu.org 2004 Univeristy, Gombe Mahadi Ibrahim Badamasi Professor 16 Babangida Muhammad N http://www.ibbu.edu.ng 2005 University, Lapai Maiturare Ignatius Ajuru Prof. R. University of 17 D.Green- http://www.iaue.edu.ng 2010 Education,Rumuolu Osahogulu(Ag) meni Imo State University, Prof. B.E.B. 18 http://www.imsu.edu.ng 1992 Owerri Nwoke Sule Lamido Prof. Abdullahi 19 University, Kafin http://www.slu.edu.ng 2013 Yusuf Ribadu Hausa, Jigawa Professor Kaduna State William 20 http://www.kasu.edu.ng 2004 University, Kaduna Barnabas Qurix www.topnaija.ng

VICE YEAR S/ NAME OF CHANCELL OFFICIAL WEBSITE ESTABLISH N UNIVERSITIES OR ED Kano University of Professor 21 Science & http://www.kustportal.edu.ng 2000 Ibrahim Garba Technology, Wudil Kebbi State Dr. Amina 22 http://www.ksusta.edu.ng 2006 University, Kebbi Abubakar Kogi State University Professor 23 http://www.ksu.edu.ng 1999 Anyigba Hassan S. Isah Kwara State Professor A. 24 http://www.kwasu.edu.ng 2009 University, Ilorin Na-Allah Ladoke Akintola University of Prof. Adeniyi S 25 http://www.lautech.edu.ng 1990 Technology, Gbadegesin Ogbomoso Ondo State Prof. Adegbite University of Science 26 Adegoke http://www.osustech.edu.ng 2008 and Technology Emmanuel Okitipupa River State Prof. Blessing 27 University of Science Chimezie http://www.ust.edu.ng 1979 and Technology Didia Olabisi Onabanjo Prof Saburi 28 University, Ago Adejimi http://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 1982 Iwoye Adesanya Prof. John Lagos State 29 Oladapo http://www.lasu.edu.ng 1983 University, Ojo Obafunwa Prof. Niger Delta 30 Humphrey http://www.ndu.edu.ng 2000 University Yenagoa Ogoni Prof. Nasarawa State Muhammad 31 http://www.nsuk.edu.ng 2002 University Keffi Akaro Mainoma Plateau State Prof. Doknan 32 http://www.plasu.edu.ng 2005 University Bokkos Sheni Tai Solarin Prof. 33 University of Oluyemisi http://www.tasued.edu.ng 2005 Education Ijebu Ode Obilade Umar Musa Yar' Prof. Idris Isa 34 http://www.umyu.edu.ng 2006 Adua University Funtua www.topnaija.ng

VICE YEAR S/ NAME OF CHANCELL OFFICIAL WEBSITE ESTABLISH N UNIVERSITIES OR ED Katsina Prof Oguntola Osun State 35 Jelil Alamu http://www.uniosun.edu.ng 2006 University Osogbo (Ag) Prof. Taraba State 36 Mohammed S http://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng 2008 University, Jalingo Yahaya Sokoto State Prof. Nuhu 37 http://www.ssu.edu.ng 2009 University Yaqub Northwest University Prof. Razali 38 http://www.nwu.edu.ng 2012 Kano Agus Oyo State Technical 39 2012 University Ibadan Ondo State Prof. Friday 40 University of 2015 Okonofua Medical Sciences Prof. Edo University 41 Emmanuel 2016 Iyamo Aluyor (Ag) Eastern Palm Prof. Chima 42 University Ogboko, 2016 Iwuchukwu Imo State University of Africa 43 Toru Orua, Bayelsa 2016 State Bornu State 44 University, 2016 Maiduguri Private Universities in Nigeria

List of NUC approved Private Universities in Nigeria, year founded and official website

PRIVATE VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR EST. Achievers Professor Tunji 1 http://www.achievers.edu.ng 2007 University, Owo Samuel Ibiyemi Adeleke University, Prof. Samuel E 2 http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng 2011 Ede Alao www.topnaija.ng

PRIVATE VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR EST. Afe Babalola Professor M.O 3 University, Ado- http://www.abuad.edu.ng 2009 Ajisafe Ekiti - Ekiti State African University Professor Charles 4 of Science & http://aust.edu.ng 2007 Chidume (Ag) Technology, Abuja Ajayi Crowther 5 Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba http://www.acu.edu.ng 2005 University, Ibadan Al-Hikmah Professor S. A. 6 https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng 2005 University, Ilorin Abdulkareem Al-Qalam Prof. Shehu G. 7 http://www.auk.edu.ng 2005 University, Katsina Ado American University 8 Dr. Margee Ensign http://www.aun.edu.ng 2003 of Nigeria, Yola Prof. Steve 9 Augustine University http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 OlaOluwa Afolami Babcock Professor Kayode 10 University,Ilishan- http://www.babcock.edu.ng 1999 J. Makinde Remo Prof. Michael 11 Baze University http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng 2011 Hodd Bells University of Professor A. I. 12 http://www.bellsuniversity.org 2005 Technology, Otta Adeyemi Benson Idahosa Prof. Ernest B. 13 University, Benin http://www.idahosauniversity.com 2002 Izevbigie City Bingham University, Professor Samuel 14 http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng 2005 New Karu K Leonard Professor. Bowen University, 15 Matthews http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org 2001 Iwo Akintunde Ojo Caleb University, Professor Ayandiji 16 http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng 2007 Lagos D Aina Caritas University, Professor L. C. 17 http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ 2005 Enugu Onukwube CETEP City 18 Professor Akin Aju http://www.cetepuniversity.com 2005 University, Lagos Prof Olusola 19 Chrisland University http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng 2015 Odeyemi 20 Covenant University Prof. Aderemi A http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ 2002 www.topnaija.ng

PRIVATE VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR EST. Ota Atayero Crawford University Prof. Samuel A. 21 http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng 2005 Igbesa Ayanlaja Professor 22 Crescent University Sherifdeen A. http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng 2005 Tella Edwin Clark Prof. Timothy O 23 University, http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Olagbemiro Kaigbodo Elizade University, Prof. Adekunle 24 http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng 2012 Ilara-Mokin Oloyede Evangel University, Prof. C. Ike 25 http://www.evangeluniv.edu.ng 2012 Akaeze Umechuruba Fountain Unveristy, 26 Prof. Bashir A.Raji http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng 2007 Oshogbo Godfrey Okoye University, Prof. (Revd.) 27 http://www.gouni.edu.ng 2009 Ugwuomu-Nike - Chikelu. Anieke Enugu State Gregory University, 28 Prof. Juliet Elu http://www.gregoryuniversity.com 2012 Uturu Prof. Segun 29 Hallmark University http://www.hallmark.edu.ng 2015 Odunola Prof. Hezekiah University, 30 Chukwuemeka http://hezekiah.edu.ng/ 2015 Umudi Ezeonu Igbinedion Professor (Revd.) 31 http://www.iuokada.edu.ng 1999 University Okada Eghosa E. Osaghae Joseph Ayo Babalola Professor Sola 32 University, Ikeji- http://www.jabu.edu.ng 2006 Fajana Arakeji Prof. Diran 33 Kings University http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 Famurewa Kwararafa Professor Godwin 34 http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org 2005 University, Wukari Akpa Landmark Professor Mathew 35 University, Omu- http://www.lmu.edu.ng 2011 Ola-Rotimi Ajayi Aran. Lead City Prof. Olufemi 36 http://www.lcu.edu.ng 2005 University, Ibadan Onabajo www.topnaija.ng

PRIVATE VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR EST. Madonna University, Prof. Chucks 37 http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng 1999 Okija E.Ezedum Mcpherson Prof. Adeniyi 38 University, Seriki http://www.mcu.edu.ng 2012 Agunbiade Sotayo, Ajebo Micheal & Cecilia Prof. (Mrs.) 39 http://mciu.edu.ng/ 2015 University Ibiynka A. Fuwape Mountain Top Prof Elijah 40 http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/ 2015 University Ayolabi Nile University of Professor Huseyin 41 http://www.ntnu.edu.ng 2009 Nigeria, Abuja Sert Novena University, Professor J. M. O. 42 http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng 2005 Ogume Eze Ag. Obong University, Professor Enefiok 43 http://www.obonguniversity.net 2007 Obong Ntak S. Udo Oduduwa Prof. (Mrs) University, 44 Olajumoke A. http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng 2009 Ipetumodu - Osun Olayiwola (Ag) State Pan-Atlantic Professor Juan 45 http://www.pau.edu.ng 2002 University, Lagos Manuel Elegido Paul University, Professor Uche 46 Awka - Anambra http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng 2009 Abanike State Redeemer's Professor Z. Debo 47 http://www.run.edu.ng 2005 University, Mowe Adeyewa Renaissance Prof. Obiora S. 48 http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com 2005 University, Enugu Ejim Rhema University, Professor O. C. 49 Obeama-Asa - http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng 2009 Onwudike Rivers State 50 Ritman University http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng 2015 Salem University, Prof. Joseph 51 http://www.salemuniversity.org 2007 Lokoja Adeola Fuwape Samuel Adegboyega Prof. Benard E. 52 http://www.sau.edu.ng 2011 University, Ogwa. Aigbokhan Southwestern Prof. Babatunde A 53 http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng 2012 University, Oku Owa Ikotun 54 Summit University 2015 55 Tansian University, Professor C.B http://www.tansian-edu.com 2007 www.topnaija.ng

PRIVATE VICE YEAR S/N OFFICIAL WEBSITE UNIVERSITIES CHANCELLOR EST. Umunya Iwuchukwu University of Mkar, Prof. Emmanuel 56 http://www.unimkar.edu.ng 2005 Mkar Hemen Agba 57 Veritas University Prof. David Ker http://www.veritas.edu.ng 2007 Wellspring University, Professor J. E. A. 58 http://www.wellspringuniversity.net 2009 Evbuobanosa - Edo Osemeikhian State Wesley University. Professor 'Tade 59 of Science & http://www.wusto.edu.ng 2007 Badejo Technology, Ondo Western Delta Prof. Austin 60 University, Oghara http://wdu.edu.ng 2007 Oviguhe Asagba Delta State Christopher Prof. Friday 61 http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ 2015 University Mowe Ndubuisi Kola Daisi 62 University Ibadan, 2016 Oyo State Anchor University 63 2016 Ayobo Lagos State Dominican 64 University Ibadan 2016 Oyo State Legacy University, 65 2016 Okija Anambra State Arthur Javis University 66 2016 Akpoyubo Cross river State Crown Hill University 67 2016 Eiyenkorin, Kwara State Coal City University 68 2016 Enugu State Clifford University 69 2016 Owerrinta Abia State