Directory of Federal Universities in Nigeria

Federal Universities in Nigeria, Official Website, and Year Founded

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Bachelors, PGD, Masters,
Providers: Federal Government of Nigeria
Country Located: Across Nigeria

In addition to several Colleges of Education, Polytechnics, State-owned and Private-owned universities, Nigeria also has a number of universities owned and funded by its Federal Government.

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 of boom, the federal government and the state governments were the only bodies licensed to operate universities in Nigeria. Recently, however, several privately-owned schools have been licensed to operate in the country.

Directory Listing of approved Federal Universities in Nigeria:

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Website: http://www.atbu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Website: http://www.abu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1962
Bayero University, Kano
Website: www.cms.buk.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
Federal University, Gashua
Website:
Year Founded: 2013
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Website: http://www.fupre.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Website: http://www.futa.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1981
Federal University of Technology, Minna.
Website: http://www.futminna.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1982
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Website: http://www.futongr.com
Year Founded: 1980
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Website: http://www.fud.edu.ng/
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Website: www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
Website:
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Website:
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Website: www.fulokoja.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Website: http://www.funai.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
Website: http://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Website: http://www.fuoye.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Website: http://www.fuwukari.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
Website:
Year Founded: 2013
Federal University, Gusau
Website:
Year Founded: 2013
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Website: www.moua.edu.ng; www.moua.org
Year Founded: 1992
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (formerly, Federal University of Technology, Yola)
Website: http://www.futy.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
Website: http://www.nou.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2002
Nigerian Defence Academy,Kaduna
Website: www.nigeriandefenceacademy.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1985
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Website: http://www.unizik.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1992
Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
Website: http://www.oauife.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1962
Police Academy, Wudil
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Website: http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Website: http://www.unaab.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
Website: http://www.uam.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988
University of Benin
Website: http://www.uniben.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1970
University of Calabar
Website: http://www.unical.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
University of Ibadan
Website: http://www.ui.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1948
University of Ilorin
Website: http://www.unilorin.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
University of Jos
Website: http://www.unijos.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
University of Lagos
Website: http://www.unilag.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1962
University of Maiduguri
Website: http://www.unimaid.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Website: http://www.unn.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1960
University of Port-Harcourt
Website: http://www.uniport.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975
University of Uyo
Website: http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1991
Usuman Danfodiyo University
Website: http://www.udusok.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1975

DISCLAIMER: The above list was correct as at the time of publishing (January, 2014). Study & Scholarships is NOT responsible for any incompleteness as new schools may be created from time to time.
NOTICE: If your school is NOT listed, post details stating university name (including state located in), web address, and any other relevant information you may wish to share (e.g number of courses offered) by using the "Post a comment" link below.

SOURCE: NUC: List of Nigerian Universities - 2013; UTME Brochure 2013-2014. At all times, see NUC website for most current list.

PLEASE NOTE:
In recognition of the need to encourage private participation in the provision of university education, the Federal Government established a law in 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. As at October 2012, there were 37 and Federal and State owned Universities respectively, and 50 Private Universities. In 2013, 3 more Federal schools were added making it up to 40 federal universities.

Degrees awarded:
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.

Academic calender:
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.

6 comments:

Abiodun Chidi Oladimeji (proud FUTO grad)October 25, 2012 9:33 AM
FUTO - Although one of the latter day schools, yet was one of few schools that went cyber-friendly with an online presence far b4 many so-called first-generation schools even thought of it. I hail thee O FUTO! Sweet FUTO!! Keep on blazing the trail for others (both older and younger) to follow!!!
kamoruMay 16, 2013 3:54 PM
kindly include federal university oye ekiti to the directory list of approved federal universities in Nigeria. Our website: http://www.fuoye.edu.ng
kennyMay 26, 2014 3:05 PM
Kindly include Landmark university, omu Aran, Kwara State to the directory. Our website is http://lmu.edu.ng
Landmark University Omu-AranJune 10, 2014 9:07 AM
LANDMARK UNIVERSITY :The vision of Landmark University is to be a
leading World-Class University, committed to training solution
thinkers desirous of confronting and tackling the myriads of
challenges besetting the society. The University is prepared and
determined to take the lead in engineering agrarian revolution aiming
at converting our ample and reach natural resources for food security
and breeding crops.

Creating job providers who will take agriculture as a profession, in
order to see this vision fulfilled people of like mind are needed to
form a force of destiny molders ready to secure a brighter future for
the up-coming generations.

The mission of Landmark University states thus: “To raise a new
generation of solution providers through the covenant channels of
inspiration; an army of young people who will be committed to solving
local problems and by extension commanding global influence”. visit
http://lmu.edu.ng

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