List of Universities in Nigeria

Nigeria is home to many universities, each with its own strengths and areas of expertise.

• University of Ibadan: Founded in 1948, the University of Ibadan is the oldest and most prestigious university in Nigeria. It is located in the city of Ibadan and offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields.

• Covenant University: Established in 2002, Covenant University is a private Christian university located in Ota, Ogun State. It is known for its strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Obafemi Awolowo University: Formerly known as the University of Ife, Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal university located in Ile-Ife, Osun State. It is known for its strong programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

• University of Lagos: Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos is located in the city of Lagos and is known for its strong programs in the social sciences, law, and business.

• Ahmadu Bello University: Founded in 1962, Ahmadu Bello University is located in Zaria, Kaduna State. It is known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and the sciences.

• Federal University of Technology, Akure: Established in 1981, the Federal University of Technology, Akure is located in Akure, Ondo State. It is known for its strong programs in science, technology, and engineering.

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Established in 1960, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka is located in Nsukka, Enugu State. It is known for its strong programs in the arts, sciences, and engineering.

• Bayero University Kano: Established in 1977, Bayero University Kano is located in Kano, Kano State. It is known for its strong programs in the arts, sciences, and business

• Lagos State University: Founded in 1983, Lagos State University is located in Ojo, Lagos State. It is known for its strong programs in the arts, sciences, and business.

• University of Ilorin: Established in 1975, the University of Ilorin is located in Ilorin, Kwara State. It is known for its strong programs in the sciences, medicine, and engineering.

These universities have established themselves as leading institutions of higher learning in Nigeria and the African continent as a whole. They offer a wide range of programs and attract students from across the country and beyond.

This is only a List / Database of Institutions

1. Abia State Polytechnic

2. Abia State University

3. ABTI American University of Nigeria

4. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

5. Adamawa State University

6. Adekunle Ajasin University

7. Adeleke University

8. Adeyemi College of Education

9. Afe Babalola University

10. African University of Science and Technology

11. Ahmadu Bello University

12. Ajayi Crowther University

13. Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

14. Akwa Ibom State University

15. Al-Hikmah University

16. Al-Qalam University, Katsina

17. Ambrose Alli University

18. Anambra State University of Science and Technology

19. Auchi Polytechnic

20. Babcock University

21. Bauchi State University, Gadau

22. Bayero University Kano

23. Baze University Abuja

24. Bells University of Technology

25. Benson Idahosa University

26. Benue State University

27. Bingham University

28. Bowen University

29. Caleb University

30. Caritas University

31. College of Education Ikere

32. College of Education Oju

33. Covenant University

34. Crawford University

35. Crescent University

36. Cross River University of Science and Technology

37. Delta State Polytechnic Oghara

38. Delta State University

39. Ebonyi State University

40. Ekiti State University

41. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences

42. Enugu State University of Science and Technology

43. Federal College Of Education (Technical), Akoka

44. Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Nigeria

45. Federal University of Petroleum Resources

46. Federal University of Technology, Akure

47. Federal University of Technology, Minna

48. Federal University of Technology, Owerri

49. Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State

50. First African Distance Learning University (FADLIU)

51. Fountain University

52. Godfrey Okoye University

53. Godfrey Okoye University

54. Gombe State University

55. Ibrahim Babangida University

56. Igbinedion University

57. Imo State University

58. Institute of School Administration and Management

59. Joseph Ayo Babalola University

60. Kaduna State University

61. The Kano State University of Technology Wudil

62. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology

63. Kogi State University

64. Kwararafa University

65. Kwara State Polytechnic

66. Kwara State University

67. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

68. Lagos City Polytechnic

69. Lagos State Polytechnic

70. Lagos State University

71. Landmark University

72. Lead City University of Ibadan

73. Madonna University

74. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

75. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

76. Nasarawa State University Keffi

77. National Open University of Nigeria

78. Niger Delta University

79. Nigerian Defence Academy

80. Nigerian Turkish Nile University

81. Nnamdi Azikiwe University

82. Novena University

83. Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

84. Obong University

85. Oduduwa University

86. Olabisi Onabanjo University

87. Ondo State University of Science and Technology

88. Osun State University

89. Pan-African University

90. Paul University

91. Plateau State University

92. Polytechnic Ibadan

93. Redeemer's University

94. Renaissance University

95. Rhema University

96. Ritman University

97. Rivers State University of Science and Technology

98. Salem University

99. Samuel Adegboyega University

100. Sokoto State University

101. Tai Solarin University of Education

102. Tansian University

103. Taraba State University

104. The Achievers University

105. The Federal Polytechnic Idah

106. The Federal Polytechnic Offa

107. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University

108. University of Abuja

109. The University of Agriculture Abeokuta

110. The University of Agriculture Makurdi

111. University of Benin

112. University of Calabar

113. University of Ibadan

114. University of Ilorin

115. University of Jos

116. University of Lagos

117. University of Maiduguri

118. University of Mkar

119. University of Nigeria

120. University of Portharcourt

121. University of Uyo

122. Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

123. Veritas University

124. Wellspring University

125. Wesley University of Science and Technology

126. Western Delta University

127. Yaba College of Technology

128. Yobe State University