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Universities in Nigeria
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Higher Education in Nigeria
Nigeria operates one of Africa's largest higher education systems, with over 170 accredited universities — federal, state, and private — alongside polytechnics and colleges of education, all overseen by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Instruction is in English; flagship institutions include the University of Ibadan (Nigeria's oldest, founded 1948), University of Lagos, and Obafemi Awolowo University. Chronic underfunding, frequent academic-staff strikes, and brain drain are persistent challenges, though recent private universities and regulatory reforms are gradually improving outcomes.
Polythecnic Hall
Delta State Polytechnic Otefe Oghara
Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola
Topfaith University Mkpatak
Spiritan University
Trinity University Yaba
Federal College of Technical Education Zuba
Crown Polytechnic
Jigawa State Polytechnic Sitting
Federal College of Education Where He Died
Wavecrest College of Hospitality
College of Education Thanksgiving
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education
Hallmark University Nigeria
College of Education Love
St Augustine College of Education
Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu
Federal Polytechnic Ede
Bayelsa Medical University
Edo State Polytechnic Usen
Kwararafa University Wukari
Abia State Polytechnic
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria
Federal College of Education Kano
Federal College of Agriculture Akure
Federal College of Technical Education Bichi
Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri
University of Maiduguri Centre for Distance Learning
Federal College of Education Zaria
Federal College of Technical Education Director
Claretian University of Nigeria Nekede
College of Education Ikere Tree
Westland University Iwo
Polytechnic Tower
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
Ife Polytechnic
Benue State Polytechnic
Federal College of Education Katsina
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Federal School of Dental Technology & Therapy Enugu
Mudiame University Irrua
Temple Gate Polytechnic
Federal University of Agriculture zuru
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana
Havilla University Nde Ikom
Federal Polytechnic Offa
Covenant Polytechnic Results
Federal College of Education Pankshin
James Hope University Lagos
Federal College of Education Protectors
Prime Polytechnic
AllOver Central Polytechnic
Lighthouse Polytechnic University
Ave Maria University Piyanko
Umar Suleiman College Of Education
Anan University Kwall
Mewar University Masaka
National Mathematical Centre
Federal College of Education Yola
Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture Yandev
Interlink Polytechnic
College of Education Agbor
Edusoko University Vida
Dorben Polytechnic
Institution of Ecumenical Education Enugu
Taraba State College of Agriculture
Crown Hill University Ilorin
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Benue State University Centre of Excellence for Food Technology & Research CEFTER
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Gombe State College Health Sciences & Technology Kaltungo
Federal College of Education Contagora
Al Istiqama University Sumaila
Dominican Institute Samonda Ibadan
Ekiti State University Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo
Fidei Polytechnic School
Maranathan University Mgbidi
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa
Federal Polytechnic Bad
Federal College of Agriculture Ibadan
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Rivers State College of Arts & Science Rumuola
Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja
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Akwa Ibom State College of Science & Technology
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Yusuf Bala Usman College of Law & General Studies
Harvard Wilson College of Education
Angel Crown College of Education
Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu
Temple Gate Polytechnic Aba
Muhyideen College of Education Ilorin
College of Education Beyond
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Akwa Ibom State College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education Eye
Ebonyi State College of Education
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic
College of Education Completion
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Kings Polytechnic Ubiaja
Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo
Federal College of Forestry Jos
Grace Polytechnic
Greenfield University Kaduna
DS Science ICT Polytechnic Abeokuta
Enugu State College Portal
Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara
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Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences & Technology
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Anambra State University of Science & Technology Uli
Federal College of Technical Education Gusau
Polytechnic Imesi Ile
Parents College of Education Delta State
Ronik Polytechnic
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Katsina University
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Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology Ibadan
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State College of Basic & Remedial Studies Sokoto
Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic
Crescent University
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Kebbi State University of Science & Technology KSUSTA
Rivers State Polytechnic Bori
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Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Tuesday Mafara
Federal College of Education Akoka
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria has approximately 200 universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), including 50 federal, 55 state, and over 100 private universities. Nigeria has the largest higher education system in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigeria's top universities include University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, and Covenant University. University of Ibadan, founded in 1948, is the oldest university in Nigeria.
Nigerian university admission is managed through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board). Students take the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) and must also meet individual university post-UTME screening criteria. Competition is intense, with millions of applicants competing for limited spots each year.