Nigeria organised into 36 states and a federal capital territory (FCT) in Abuja, expanded its tertiary education to reach all of its subregions, following the oil boom years of the 1970s. In those days, the federal government and the state governments were the only bodies licensed to operate universities in Nigeria.
In recognition of the need to encourage private participation in the provision of university education, the Federal Government established a law 1993, allowing private sectors to establish universities following guidelines prescribed by the Government. Recently, therefore, licenses have been granted to individuals, corporate bodies and religious bodies to establish private universities in Nigeria.
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the accreditation body of every university in Nigeria, enforces uniform standards and sets admissions capacity for each university. Currently, as at October 2012, there are 37 Federal and State owned Universities respectively, and 50 Private Universities.
Nigerian universities generally award the undergraduate Bachelors, postgraduate Masters degrees and the doctoral and postdoc in several disciplines; with many also awarding Pre-Degree and Degree Foundation Diplomas, various Certificate courses and postgraduate Diplomas (PGD). The official lingua fraca in Nigeria, which is also the language of instruction at all levels of education from kindergarten to phD level, is the English Language.
It is pertinent to note that the academic year of the various universities, although incessantly disrupted by non-ending strings of strike actions by ASUU, run from October to September annually; and undergraduate candidates are expected to select two Universities, two Polytechnics, and two Colleges of Education while registering for the Jamb UTME, which is a unified undergraduate matriculation examination for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Entry requirements for most undergraduate courses include a minimum of Five O’ Level Credit passes to include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings in SSCE, GCE or NECO Examinations.
Jamb Direct Entry is an opportunity provided for candidates with advanced level qualifications to gain undergraduate admission into tertiary institutions. Jamb DE candidates register for and apply directly to their institution of choice. Jamb does not conduct any direct entry exams, candidates access the universities based on their A Level and O Level performance. Universities, however, may decide to conduct a Jamb direct entry screening test.
For postgraduate study, it is advisable to contact the admissions department of your institution of interest for detailed information and possible financial aid details, if available for your course of study.
Directory Listing of approved State Universities in Nigeria:
- Abia State University, Uturu.
Website: http://www.absuu.net
Year Founded: 1980
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
Website: http://www.adsu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2002
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba.
Website: www.ajasin.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1999
- Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
Website: http://www.akutech.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2004
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
Website: http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1980
- Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli
Website: http://www.ansu-edu.net
Year Founded: 2000
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
Website:
Year Founded: 2011
- Benue State University, Makurdi.
Website:
Year Founded: 1992
- Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu.
Website: www.baiu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2006
- Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar
Website: http://www.crutech.net
Year Founded: 2004
- Delta State University Abraka
Website: www.deltastate.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1992
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Website: http://www.ebsu-edu.net; http://www.ebsu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2000
- Ekiti State University
Website: www.unad.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
Website: www.esut.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1981
- Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
Website: http://www.gomsu.org
Year Founded: 2004
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
Website: http://www.ibbuniversity.com
Year Founded: 2005
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Educ., Rumuoumeni
Website: http://www.rsuoe.edu.ng/
Year Founded: 2010
- Imo State University, Owerri
Website: http://www.imsu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1992
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Website: http://www.kasuportal.net, http://www.kasu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2004
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
Website: http://www.kustportal.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2000
- Kebbi State University, Kebbi
Website: http://www.ksusta.com, http://www.ksusta.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2006
- Kogi State University Anyigba
Website: http://myksuportal.com
Year Founded: 1999
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
Website: http://www.kwasu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2009
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Website: http://www.lautech.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1990
- Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos.
Website: http://www.lasunigeria.org
Year Founded: 1983
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Website: http://www.nsukonline.com
Year Founded: 2002
- Niger Delta Unversity, Yenagoa
Website: http://www.ndu.edu.ng.tripod.com
Year Founded: 2000
- NorthWest University, Kano
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye
Website: http://www.oou-ng.com
Year Founded: 1982
- Ondo State University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
Website: http://www.osustech.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2008
- Osun State University, Oshogbo
Website: http://www.uniosun.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2006
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
Website: www.plasu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Rivers State University of Science & Technology
Website: http://www.ust.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1979
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
Website:
Year Founded: 2009
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode
Website: http://www.tasu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
Website: www.tsunigeria.net
Year Founded: 2008
- Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina
Website: http://www.umyu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2006
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SOURCE: NUC: List of Nigerian Universities - 2012; UTME Brochure 2012-2013. At all times, see NUC website for most current list.
Here is federal university oye ekiti URL http://www.fuoye.edu.ng
ReplyDeleteHi Kamoru, please see the List of federal universities
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