List of States with highest number of universities in Nigeria: Do you want to know which Nigeria State has the Highest Number of Universities? If yes keep reading to find out.
According to Statistics from ( NUC ) National University Commission, Ogun State has the highest number of universities.
On this webpage, I will share a list of universities in Nigerian states.
the Top Ranking States With Highest Number of University in Nigeria
1. Ogun State.
The number of universities in Ogun state is 16. This includes 1 Federal universities, 2 state universities, and 13 private Universities.
2. Delta state
The number of universities in delta state is 13. This includes 2 federal universities, 4 State universities, and 8 private universities.
3. Lagos state
The number of universities in Lagos state is 11. This includes 2 federal universities, 3 state universities, and 6 private universities.
4. Osun state.
The number of universities in osun state is 11. This includes 2 federal universities, 1 state university, and 8 private universities.
Below is a breakdown of States with the highest number of universities in Nigeria.
Universities in ABIA State
Below is a list of universities in Abia state. Abia state has 6 Numbers of Universities.
• Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
• Abia State University, Uturu
• Gregory University, Uturu
• Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
• Spirit An University, Nneochi Abia State
• Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State
Universities In ADAMAWA State
Adamawa has 3 universities with details below
1 federal university, 1 State University, and 1 Private University in Adamawa state.
List of universities in Adamawa state.
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
• Adamawa State University Mubi
• American University of Nigeria, Yola
Universities in AKWA IBOM State
Below is a list of Universities in Akwa Ibom
•bUniversity of Uyo
• The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
• Obong University, Obong Ntak
• Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
• Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
Universities in ANAMBRA State
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
• Madonna University, Okija
• Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
• Tans Ian University, Umunya
• Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
• Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State
Universities in BAUCHI
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
• Bauchi State University, Gadau
Universities in BAYELSA
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
• Niger Delta University Yenagoa
• University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
• Bayelsa Medical University
Universities in BENUE
• University of Agriculture, Makurdi
• Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State
• Benue State University, Makurdi
• University of Mkar, Mkar
Universities in BORNO
• University of Maiduguri
• Nigerian Army University Biu
• Bornu State University, Maiduguri
• Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno
Universties in CROSS RIVER
• University of Calabar
• Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar
• Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
• Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
Universities in DELTA
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
• Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
• Delta State University Abraka
• University of Delta, Agbor
• Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
• Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
• Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
• Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
• Novena University, Ogun
• Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
• Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
• Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State
• Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State
Universities in EBONYI
• Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State
• Evangel University, Akaeze
Universities in EDO
• University of Benin
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Edo State University Uzairue
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
• Igbinedion University Okada
• Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
• Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
Universities in EKITI
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Ekiti State University
• Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and
• Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
Universities in ENUGU
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
• Caritas University, Enugu
• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
• Renaissance University, Enugu
• Coal City University Enugu State
Universities in GOMBE STATE
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
• Gombe State University, Gombe.
• Gombe State University of Science and Technology
• PEN Resource University, Gombe
IMO STATE
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Imo State University, Owerri
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
Hezekiah University, Audi
Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
Universities in JIGAWA STATE
• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
• The Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
• Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
• Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
Universities in KADUNA STATE
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
• Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna
• Greenfield University, Kaduna
• NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
Universities in KANO STATE
• Bayero University, Kano
• Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
• Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
• Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
• Skyline University, Kano
• Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
• Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
• Capital City University, Kano State
• Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
• Baba Ahmed University, Kano State
Universities in KATSINA STATE
• Federal University, Dustin-Ma, Katsina
• Federal University Of Transportation Daura
• Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Universties in KEBBI STATE
• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
• Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
•Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
Universties in KOGI STATE
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
• Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
• Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi.
• Salem University, Lokoja
Universities in KWARA STATE
• University of Ilorin
• Kwara State University, Ilorin
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
• Summit University Offa.
• Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
• Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
• Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
• University of Offa, Kwara State
Universities in LAGOS STATE
• National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
• University of Lagos
• Lagos State University, Ojo
• Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
• Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
• Augustine University Epe
• Caleb University, Lagos
• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
• Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
• Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
• James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
Universities in NASARAWA STATE
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Nasarawa State University Keffi
• Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
• Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
Universities in NIGER STATE
• Federal University of Technology, Minna
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
• Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
• Newgate University, MInna, Niger State
Universities in OGUN STATE
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
• Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
• Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Bells University of Technology, Otta
• Chrisland University, Abeokuta
• Covenant University Ota
• Crawford University Igbesa
• Crescent University, Abeokuta
• Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
• Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
• Mountain Top University Ibafo
• Southwestern University, Oku Owa
• Christopher University Mowe
• Trinity University Ogun State
Universities in ONDO STATE
• Federal University of Technology, Akure
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
• Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
• Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
• Achievers University, Owo
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
• Wesley University Ondo
Universities in OSUN STATE
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
• Osun State University Osogbo
• Adeleke University, Ede
• Bowen University, Iwo
• Fountain University, Oshogbo
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
• Kings University, Ode Omu
• Redeemer’s University, Ede
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
• Westland University Iwo, Osun State
Universities in OYO STATE
• University of Ibadan
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
• Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
• Lead City University, Ibadan
• Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
• Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
• Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
• Atiba University Oyo
Universities in PLATEAU STATE
• University of Jos
• Plateau State University Bokkos
• Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
• Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State
Universities in RIVERS STATE
• University of Port-Harcourt
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
• Rivers State University.
• Rhema University, Obama-Asa – Rivers State
• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
Universities in SOKOTO STATE
• Usman Danfodiyo University
• Sokoto State University
• Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State
• NorthWest University Sokoto State
TARABA STATE
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
• Taraba State University, Jalingo
• Kwararafa University, Wukari
Universities in YOBE STATE
• Federal University Gashua, Yobe
• Yobe State University, Damaturu
Universities in ZAMFARA STATE
• Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
• Zamfara State University
Universities in Abuja FCT
• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
• African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
• Baze University
• Bingham University, New Karu
• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Veritas University, Abuja
• Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
• European University of Nigeria, Dubai, FCT
