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List of Approved Federal Universities in Nigeria

S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESYEAR FOUNDEDOFFICAL WEBSITE ADDRESS
1Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)1988https://www.atbu.edu.ng
2Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo2023https://aceondo.edu.ng/
3Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State (ADMIRALTY)2023https://adun.edu.ng
4African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU)2023https://aaau.edu.ng/
5Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)1962https://www.abu.edu.ng
6Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT)2018https://afit.edu.ng
7Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State (AE-FUNAI)2011http://www.funai.edu.ng
8Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State2023https://www.alvanikoku.edu.ng/
9Bayero University, Kano (BUK)1975https://www.buk.edu.ng
10David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu (DUFUHS)2022https://kdums.edu.ng/
11Federal University Gashua, Yobe (FUGASHUA)2013https://www.fugashua.edu.ng
12Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa2023not yet available
13Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)1988https://www.unaab.edu.ng
14Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi2023not yet available
15Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (FUAZ)2020https://fuhsi.edu.ng/
16Federal University of Education, Kano (FCEKANO)2023https://fcekano.edu.ng/
17Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (FCEZRIA)2023https://fcezaria.edu.ng/
18Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State2023not yet available
19Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State (FUHSA)2021https://fuhsa.edu.ng/
20Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State (FUHSI)2021https://fuhsi.edu.ng/
21Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina2023not yet available
22Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State (FUHSO)2020https://www.fuhso.edu.ng/
23Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)2007https://www.fupre.edu.ng
24Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) 1981https://www.futa.edu.ng
25Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State (FUTB)2021https://futb.edu.ng/
26Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (FUTIA)2021https://futia.edu.ng/
27Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)1982https://www.futminna.edu.ng
28Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)1980https://www.futo.edu.ng
29Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina (FUTD)2022https://www.futd.edu.ng/
30Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)2013https://www.fubk.edu.ng
31Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD)2011https://www.fud.edu.ng/
32Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA)2011https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
33Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)2013https://www.fugusau.edu.ng
34Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE )2011https://www.fukashere.edu.ng
35Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)2011https://www.fulafia.edu.ng
36Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)2011https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng
37Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)2011https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/
38Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)2011http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/
39Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)2011https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/
40Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU)1992https://www.mouau.edu.ng
41Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)1981https://mau.edu.ng/
42National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (NOUN)2002https://www.nou.edu.ng
43National University of Science and Technology, Abuja (AUST)2023https://www.aust.edu.ng/
44Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (POLAC)2013https://polac.edu.ng/
45Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB)2018https://naub.edu.ng/
46Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA)1985https://www.nda.edu.ng
47Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU)2018not yet available
48Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)1992https://www.unizik.edu.ng
49Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife (OAU)1962https://www.oauife.edu.ng
50University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIBUJA)1988https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng
51University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)1988https://www.uam.edu.ng
52University of Benin (UNIBEN)1970https://wellspringuniversity.edu.ng/
53University of Calabar (UNICAL)1975https://www.unical.edu.ng
54University of Ibadan (UI)1948https://www.ui.edu.ng
55University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)1975https://www.unilorin.edu.ng
56University of Jos (UNIJOS)1975https://www.unijos.edu.ng
57University of Lagos (UNILAG)1962https://www.unilag.edu.ng
58University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)1975https://www.unimaid.edu.ng
59University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)1960https://www.unn.edu.ng
60University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)1975https://www.uniport.edu.ng
61University of Uyo (UNIUYO)1991https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng
62Usumanu Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)1975https://www.udusok.edu.ng

List of Approved State Universities in Nigeria

S/NSTATE UNIVERSITIESYEAR FOUNDEDOFFICIAL WEBSITE ADDRESS
1AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State2023https://akum.edu.ng/
2Abia State University, Uturu1981https://abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
3Adamawa State University Mubi2002https://www.adsu.edu.ng
4Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba1999https://www.aaua.edu.ng
5Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden2010https://www.aksu.edu.ng
6Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma1980https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
7Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State2020https://bouesti.edu.ng/
8Bauchi State University, Gadau2011https://www.basug.edu.ng
9Bayelsa Medical University2019https://bmu.edu.ng/
10Benue State University, Makurdi1992https://www.bsum.edu.ng
11Bornu State University, Maiduguri2016https://www.bosu.edu.ng/
12Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli2000https://coou.edu.ng/
13Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi2020https://custech.edu.ng/
14UNIVERSITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE (UNICROSS), Ekpo Abasi St, Calabar2004https://unicross.edu.ng
15Delta State University Abraka1992https://www.delsu.edu.ng
16Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro2021https://dsust.edu.ng/
17Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba2021https://www.dou.edu.ng/
18Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki2000https://www.ebsu.edu.ng
19Edo State University Uzairue2016https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/
20Ekiti State University1982https://www.eksu.edu.ng
21Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo2022https://eauedoyo.edu.ng/
22Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu1982https://www.esut.edu.ng
23First Technical University Ibadan2012https://tech-u.edu.ng/
24Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe2004https://www.gsu.edu.ng
25Gombe State University of Science and Technology2017https://gsu.edu.ng/
26Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai2005https://www.ibbu.edu.ng
27Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni2010https://www.iaue.edu.ng
28Imo State University, Owerri1992https://www.imsu.edu.ng
29Kaduna State University, Kaduna2004https://www.kasu.edu.ng
30Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST) Wudil, Kano2000http://kustwudil.edu.ng
31Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero2006https://www.ksusta.edu.ng
32Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State2016https://www.komu.edu.ng/
33Kogi State University, Kabba2023https://ksukabba.edu.ng/
34Kwara State University, Ilorin2009https://www.kwasu.edu.ng
35Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso1990https://www.lautech.edu.ng
36Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikinhttps://lasued.edu.ng/
37Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikoroduhttps://lasustech.edu.ng/
38Lagos State University, Ojo1983https://www.lasu.edu.ng
39Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta2017not yet available
40Nasarawa State University Keffi2002https://www.nsuk.edu.ng
41Niger Delta University Yenagoa2000https://www.ndu.edu.ng
42Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye1982https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
43Ondo State University of Medical Sciences2015https://www.unimed.edu.ng
44Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo2008https://oaustech.edu.ng/
45Osun State University Osogbo2006https://www.uniosun.edu.ng
46Plateau State University Bokkos2005https://www.plasu.edu.ng
47Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba1999https://paau.edu.ng
48Rivers State University1979https://www.rsu.edu.ng
49Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education2023https://srcoe.edu.ng/
50Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto2022https://ssues.edu.ng/
51Sokoto State University2009https://www.ssu.edu.ng
52State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu2022https://sumas.edu.ng/
53Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa2013https://www.slu.edu.ng
54Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode2005https://www.tasued.edu.ng
55Taraba State University, Jalingo2008https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng
56Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina2006https://www.umyu.edu.ng
57University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State2016https://www.uat.edu.ng/
58University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State2019https://www.uaes.edu.ng/
59University of Delta, Agbor2021https://unidel.edu.ng/
60University of Ilesa, Osun State2022https://www.unilesa.edu.ng/
61Yobe State University, Damaturu2006https://www.ysu.edu.ng
62Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano2012https://www.nwu.edu.ng
63Zamfara State University2018https://zamsut.edu.ng/

List of Approved Private Universities in Nigeria

S/NPRIVATE UNIVERSITIESYEAR FOUNDEDOFFICIAL WEBSITE ADDRESS
1Achievers University, Owo2007https://www.achievers.edu.ng
2Adeleke University, Ede2011https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng
3Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State2009https://www.abuad.edu.ng
4African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja2024https://africanschoolofeconomics.com/
5African University of Science and Technology, Abuja2007http://aust.edu.ng/
6Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State2021http://www.apu.edu.ng/
7Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan2005https://www.acu.edu.ng
8Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno2022https://www.aum.edu.ng/
9Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State2023https://albayanuniversity.edu.ng/
10Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State2023https://www.aletheiauniversity.edu.ng/
11Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin2005https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng
12Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State2021https://www.ausumaila.edu.ng/
13Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja2023https://aou.edu.ng/
14Al-Qalam University, Katsina2005https://www.auk.edu.ng
15Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State2023https://amadeus.edu.ng/
16Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja2023not yet available
17American University of Nigeria, Yola2003https://www.aun.edu.ng
18Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State2021https://www.ananuniversity.edu.ng/
19Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State2016https://www.aul.edu.ng/
20Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State2016https://arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/
21Atiba University Oyo2017http://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng/
22Augustine University2015https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/
23Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State2021https://www.avemariauniversity.edu.ng/
24Azman University, Kano State2023https://www.azmanuniversity.edu.ng/
25Baba Ahmed University, Kano State2022not yet available
26Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo1999https://www.babcock.edu.ng
27Baze University2011https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
28Bells University of Technology, Otta2005https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/
29Benson Idahosa University, Benin City2002https://www.biu.edu.ng/
30Bingham University, New Karu2005https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng
31Bowen University, Iwo2001https://www.bowen.edu.ng
32British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State2023https://bcu.edu.ng/
33Caleb University, Lagos2007https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
34Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja2023https://www.cun.edu.ng/
35Capital City University, Kano State2021https://www.ccuk.edu.ng/
36Caritas University, Enugu2005https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/
37Chrisland University2015https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
38Christopher University Mowe2015https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/
39Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State2021https://claretianuniversity.edu.ng/
40Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State2016https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/
41Coal City University Enugu State2016https://www.ccu.edu.ng/
42College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State2023not yet available
43Cosmopolitan University Abuja2023https://cosmopolitan.edu.ng/
44Covenant University Ota2002https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/
45Crawford University Igbesa2005https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
46Crescent University2005https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng
47Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State2016https://www.dui.edu.ng/
48Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State2019https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/
49Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State2021https://edusokouniversity.edu.ng/
50Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo2015https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/
51Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos2017https://ekounimed.edu.ng
52El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State2023https://www.el-aminuniversity.edu.ng/
53Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin2012https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng
54Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State2023https://elrazi.edu.ng/
55European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT2022not yet available
56Evangel University, Akaeze2012https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng
57Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo2007https://www.fuo.edu.ng
58Franco British International University, Kaduna State2023https://fbiu.edu.ng/
59Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.2023https://gumed.edu.ng/
60Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State.2011https://www.sau.edu.ng
61Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State2009https://www.gouni.edu.ng
62Greenfield University, Kaduna2019https://www.gfu.edu.ng
63Gregory University, Uturu2012https://www.gregoryuniversity.com
64Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun2015https://hallmarkuniversity.edu.ng
65Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State2021https://havillauniversity.edu.ng/
66Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State2023https://hensarduniversity.edu.ng/
67Hezekiah University, Umudi2015https://hezekiah.edu.ng/
68Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State2023https://hust.edu.ng/
69Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State2023https://hug.edu.ng/
70Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.2023https://www.iconicuniversity.edu.ng/
71Igbinedion University Okada1999https://www.iuokada.edu.ng
72James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State2021https://jhu.edu.ng/
73Jewel University, Gombe state2023https://jeweluniversity.edu.ng/
74Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji2006https://www.jabu.edu.ng
75Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State2021not yet available
76Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State2021https://kum.edu.ng/
77Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano2022https://khairun.edu.ng/
78Kings University, Ode Omu2015https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/
79Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State2016https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/
80Kwararafa University, Wukari2005https://www.kuw.edu.ng
81Landmark University, Omu-Aran.2011https://www.lmu.edu.ng
82Lead City University, Ibadan2005https://www.lcu.edu.ng
83Legacy University, Okija Anambra State2016https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/
84Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State2024not yet available
85Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State2023https://luxmundi.edu.ng/
86Madonna University, Okija1999https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng
87Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State2023https://madukauniversity.edu.ng/
88Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State2021https://maranathauniversitylagos.edu.ng/
89Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State2022https://mlugalilee.edu.ng/
90Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State2021https://www.maaun.edu.ng/
91Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo2012https://www.mcu.edu.ng
92Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State2023https://mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng/
93Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State2021https://www.miu.edu.ng/
94Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University2015https://mciu.edu.ng/
95Miva Open University, Abuja FCT2023https://miva.university/
96Mountain Top University2015https://www.mtu.edu.ng
97Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State2021https://www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng/
98Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara2023https://mku.edu.ng/
99Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.2022https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/
100Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State2022https://nbu.edu.ng/
101Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State2023https://nutm.edu.ng/
102Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja2009https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/
103NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State2021not yet available
104North Eastern University, Gombe2022https://pru.edu.ng/
105NorthWest University Sokoto State2022https://nwus.edu.ng/
106Novena University, Ogume2005https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
107Obong University, Obong Ntak2007https://www.obonguniversity.net
108Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State2009https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
109Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State2016https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/
110PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt2017https://www.pums.edu.ng
111Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos2002https://www.pau.edu.ng
112Paul University, Awka - Anambra State2009https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
113PeaceLand University, Enugu State2023https://peacelanduni.edu.ng/
114Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State2022https://puni.edu.ng/
115Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja2021https://www.philomath.edu.ng/
116Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State2023https://phoenixuniversity.edu.ng/
117Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo2017https://www.pcu.edu.ng
118Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja2023https://primeuniversity.edu.ng/
119Rayhaan University, Kebbi2023https://rayhaanuniv.edu.ng/
120Redeemer's University, Ede2005https://www.run.edu.ng
121Renaissance University, Enugu2005https://www.rnu.edu.ng
122Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State2009https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
123Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom2015https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
124Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State2022https://saisa.edu.ng/
125Salem University, Lokoja2007https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng
126Sam Maris University, Ondo2023https://sammarisuniversity.edu.ng/
127Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State2023https://shanahanuni.edu.ng/
128Skyline University, Kano2018https://www.sun.edu.ng
129Southwestern University, Oku Owa2012https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
130Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State2017https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng
131Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State2022https://www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng/
132Summit University, Offa2015https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng
133Tansian University, Umunya2007https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/
134The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State2023not yet available
135Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State2021https://www.tau.edu.ng/
136Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State2021https://topfaith.edu.ng/
137Trinity University Ogun State2019https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/
138University of Mkar, Mkar2005https://umm.edu.ng/
139University of Offa, Kwara State2021https://unioffa.edu.ng/
140University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state2023https://uniniger.edu.ng/
141Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State2023https://veniteuniversity.edu.ng/
142Veritas University, Abuja2007https://www.veritas.edu.ng
143Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State2023https://visionuniversity.edu.ng/
144Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State2009https://www.wellspringuniversity.net
145Wesley University Ondo2007https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng
146West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State2023https://westmidlands.university/
147Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State2007https://wdu.edu.ng
148Westland University Iwo, Osun State2019https://westland.edu.ng/
149Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State2023https://www.wigweuniversity.edu.ng/

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