List of universities in Nigeria
Nigeria has numerous universities and colleges, of which the most important are almost entirely located in the south of the country ( with the exception of the University of Jos ). Many universities were founded during the oil boom of the 70s, to ensure access to higher education with the aim of each region of the country. Admission to the program and the standardization of educational institutions is regulated by the National Universities Commission ( NUC ).
Universities in the Federal Republic
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- University of Abuja, Abuja
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Bayero University, Kano
- University of Calabar, Calabar
- Federal University of Agriculture ( Abeokuta ), Abeokuta
- Federal University of Agriculture (Makurdi ), Makurdi
- Federal University of Agriculture ( Umudike ), Umudike
- Federal University of Technology ( Akure ), Akure
- Federal University of Technology ( Owerri ), Owerri
- Federal University of Technology ( Minna ) Minna
- Federal University of Technology ( Yola ), Yola
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan
- University of Ilorin, Ilorin
- University of Jos, Jos
- University of Lagos, Lagos
- University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife
- University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
- University of Uyo, Uyo
- Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
Universities in the states
- Abia State University, Uturu
- Adamawa State University
- University of Ado Ekiti, Ado Ekiti
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Anambra State University, Uli
- University of Benin, Benin City
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Enugu State University, Enugu
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Kano State University of Technology, Wudil
- Kogi State University, Lokoja
- Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho
- Lagos State University, Ojo
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Iceland, Bayelsa
- Ogun State University, Ago- Iwoye
- Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
Private universities
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji
- Babcock University, Ilishan Remo
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Catholic University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Covenant University, Ota
- Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Igbinedion University, Okada
- Obong University, Obong Ntak
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Bukuru