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Full list of federal universities in Nigeria

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Full list of federal universities in Nigeria

Today, we bring to you a full list of federal universities in Nigeria, including year founded, vice-chancellors, and websites.

Converseer reports that all universities in Nigeria must be approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) before they can operate, and the commission must approve each course offered.

Full list of federal universities in Nigeria

S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESVICE CHANCELLORWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
1Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, BauchiProf. Ibrahim Hassan Garbahttps://www.atbu.edu.ng1988
2Ahmadu Bello University, ZariaProf. Adamu Ahmedhttps://www.abu.edu.ng1962
3Bayero University, KanoProf. Haruna Musahttps://www.buk.edu.ng1975
4Federal University Gashua, YobeProf. Maimuna Wazirihttps://www.fugashua.edu.ng2013
5Federal University of Petroleum Resources, EffurunProf.Ezekiel Oghenenyerhovwo Agbalagbahttps://www.fupre.edu.ng2007
6Federal University of Technology, AkureProf. Temidayo Adenike Oladijihttps://www.futa.edu.ng1981
7Federal University of Technology, MinnaProfessor Faruk Adamu Kutahttps://www.futminna.edu.ng1982
8Federal University of Technology, OwerriProf. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Otihttps://www.futo.edu.ng1980
9Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateProf. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammadhttps://www.fud.edu.ng/2011
10Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, KatsinaProf. Aminu Ado (Ag.)https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng2011
11Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateProf. Umaru A Patehttps://www.fukashere.edu.ng2011
12Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateProfessor Sheju Adbul Rahmanhttps://www.fulafia.edu.ng2011
13Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateProfessor Olayemi Akinwunmihttps://www.fulokoja.edu.ng2011
14Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateProf. Sunday Oge Elomhttps://www.funai.edu.ng2011
15Federal University, Otuoke, BayelsaProfessor Teddy Charles Adiashttps://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/2011
16Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateProf. Joshua Ogunwolehttps://www.fuoye.edu.ng/2011
17Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateProfessor Jude Sammani Rabohttps://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/2011
18Federal University, Birnin KebbiProf. Muhammad Zaiyan Umarhttps://www.fubk.edu.ng2013
19Federal University, Gusau, ZamfaraProf. Muazu Abubakar Gusauhttps://www.fugusau.edu.ng2013
20Michael Okpara University of Agricultural UmudikeProfessor Ursula Ngozi Akanwahttps://www.mouau.edu.ng1992
S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESVICE CHANCELLORWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
21Modibbo Adama University of Technology, YolaProf. Ibrahim Umarhttps://www.mautech.edu.ng1981
22National Open University of Nigeria, AbujaProfessor Olufemi Petershttps://www.nou.edu.ng2002
23Nigeria Police Academy WudilAIG Sadiq Idris Abubakarhttps://polac.edu.ng/2013
24Nigerian Defence Academy, KadunaProfessor Isah Garba (Provost)https://www.nda.edu.ng1985
25Nnamdi Azikiwe University, AwkaProf. Carol Arinze-Umobi (Ag.)https://www.unizik.edu.ng1992
26Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-IfeProfessor Adebayo Simeon Bamirehttps://www.oauife.edu.ng1962
27University of Abuja, GwagwaladaProf. Matthew Adamu (Ag.)https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng1988
28Federal University of Agriculture, AbeokutaProf. Olusola B. Kehindehttps://www.unaab.edu.ng1988
29Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, MakurdiProf. Isaac N. Itodohttps://www.uam.edu.ng1988
30University of BeninProf. Adoba Bright Omoregiehttps://www.uniben.edu.ng1970
31University of CalabarProf. Offiong Offionghttps://www.unical.edu.ng1975
32University of IbadanProfessor Kayode Oyebode Adebowalehttps://www.ui.edu.ng1948
33University of IlorinProf. Wahab O. Egbewolehttps://www.unilorin.edu.ng1975
34University of JosProf. Tanko Ishayahttps://www.unijos.edu.ng1975
35University of LagosProf. Folasade T Ogunsolahttps://www.unilag.edu.ng1962
36University of MaiduguriProf. Mohammed L. Melehttps://www.unimaid.edu.ng1975
37University of Nigeria, NsukkaProf. Simon Ortuanyahttps://www.unn.edu.ng1960
38University of Port-HarcourtProfessor Owunari Georgewillhttps://www.uniport.edu.ng1975
39University of UyoProfessor Nyaudo Ndaeyohttps://www.uniuyo.edu.ng1991
40Usumanu Danfodiyo UniversityProf. Bashiru Garbahttps://www.udusok.edu.ng1975
S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESVICE CHANCELLORWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
41Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta StateProf. Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefahttps://www.nmu.edu.ng2018
42Air Force Institute of Technology, KadunaProf. Auwal Kassimhttps://afit.edu.ng2018
43Nigerian Army University BiuLawan B. Burataihttps://naub.edu.ng/2018
44Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue StateProf. Francis Aba Uba2020
45Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi StateProf. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad2020
46Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa StateProf Sabo Ibrahim Birnin-kudu2021
47Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateProf Leo Daniel2021
48Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi StateProf Bala Audu2021
49Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun StateProf Akeem Olawale Lasisi2021
50David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, UburuProf. Jesse Unekehttps://kdums.edu.ng/2022
51Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta StateProf. Dili Ofuokwuhttps://adun.edu.ng2023
52Federal University of Transportation Daura, KatsinaProf. Umar Adam Katsayalhttps://www.futd.edu.ng/2022
53African Aviation and Aerospace UniversityProf. Tilmann Gabriel (Ag.)https://aaau.edu.ng/2023
54National University of Science and Technology, AbujaProf. J. E. Ahaneku2023
55Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, BayelsaProf. Reginald I. Keremah2023
56Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateProf. Abel Nze Onunu2023
57Federal University of Health Sciences, KatsinaProf. Bello Bala Shehu2023
58Federal University of Agriculture, MubiProf. Bitrus D. Tarfa2023
59Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna StateDr. Suleiman Balarebe (Ag.)2023
60Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo StateProf. Stella N. Lenchi (Ag)2023
S/NFEDERAL UNIVERSITIESVICE CHANCELLORWEBSITE ADDRESSYEAR EST.
61Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, KanoDr. Sadi Mohammed Sirajo (Ag.)2023
62Adeyemi Federal University of Education, OndoDr. Samuel A. Akintunde2023
63Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, EnuguProf. John Emaimohttps://fuahse.edu.ng/2024
64Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, AbeokutaFatiu Abiola Arogundadehttps://fummsa.net2023
65Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau StateVC Dr. Christiana F. Zumyil (Ag.)2023
66Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State2023
67University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State2024
68Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State2025
69Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State2025
70Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu OdeProf. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo2025
71Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State2025
72Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.2025
73Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State2025
74Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe2025

Updated April 2026.

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