This is the full list of 197 NUC approved Universities in Nigeria as of September 2021. The existence and operation of every university are based on the approval and license of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
We currently have 45 Federal Universities, 53 State Universities, and 99 private universities in Nigeria as approved by the NUC.
Recall that the NUC is the federal agency tasked by the Nigerian Federal Government with the regulation of university education in Nigeria. It also acts as a catalyst for positive change and innovation for the delivery of quality university education in Nigeria.
The NUC has always warned the general public from time to time to first verify if a university is approved before patronizing them.
Some of our friends and loved ones have fallen prey to some elements parading themselves as approved universities, only for people to later find out that they are not approved by the NUC.
That is why The Abusites has compiled and is presenting you the full list of all approved Universities in Nigeria. As shown here, the list below includes the names of the universities and their locations, their Vice Chancellors, their websites, and the years of establishment as approved by the NUC.
The list has also been categorized in terms of Federal Universities, State Universities, and Private Universities to ease identification.
Federal Universities in Nigeria
List of NUC approved Federal Universities in Nigeria, Vice chancellor, year founded, and official website
S/N
FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES
VICE CHANCELLOR
WEBSITE ADDRESS
YEAR EST.
1
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Professor Saminu Ibrahim
https://www.atbu.edu.ng
1988
2
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Professor Kabir Bala
https://www.abu.edu.ng
1962
3
Bayero University, Kano
Professor Sagir Abbas
https://www.buk.edu.ng
1975
4
Federal University Gashua, Yobe
Prof. Andrew Haruna
https://www.fugashua.edu.ng
2013
5
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Prof. Akii Ibhadode
https://www.fupre.edu.ng
2007
6
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Prof. Joseph Adola Fuwape
https://www.futa.edu.ng
1981
7
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Professor Abdullahi Bala
https://www.futminna.edu.ng
1982
8
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Prof. Francis Chukwuemeka Eze
https://www.futo.edu.ng
1980
9
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Professor Abdulkarim Muhammad
https://www.fud.edu.ng/
2011
10
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Professor Armaya’u Hamisu
https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
2011
11
Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
Prof. Alhassan Mohammed Gani
https://www.fukashere.edu.ng
2011
12
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Professor Sheju Adbul Rahman
https://www.fulafia.edu.ng
2011
13
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Professor Angela Freeman Miri
https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng
2011
14
Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba
https://www.funai.edu.ng
2011
15
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
Professor Seth Accra Jaja
https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/
2011
16
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Prof. Kayode Soremekun
https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/
2011
17
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Professor Mohammed Kundiri
https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/
2011
18
Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
Prof. Bello Bala Shehu
https://www.fubk.edu.ng
2013
19
Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
Prof. Magaji Garba
https://www.fugusau.edu.ng
2013
20
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
41
Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
Professor Ongoebi M Orubide Etebu
https://www.nmu.edu.ng
2018
42
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
Prof. Mohammed Dauda (Provost)
https://afit.edu.ng
2018
43
Nigerian Army University Biu
Prof. David Iliya Malgwi
https://naub.edu.ng/
2018
44
Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State
2020
45
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
State Universities in Nigeria
List of NUC approved state Universities in Nigeria, Vice-Chancellor, year founded, and official website and official website
41
Edo State University Uzairue
Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag)
https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/
2016
42
Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State
Prof. Dafe Otobo
https://www.epu.edu.ng/
2016
43
University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
Prof. Valentine Aletor
https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/
2016
44
Bornu State University, Maiduguri
2016
45
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
2017
46
Gombe State University of Science and Technology
2017
47
Zamfara State University
2018
48
Bayelsa Medical University
2019
49
Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
2020
50
University of Delta, Agbor
51
Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
2021
52
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
2021
53
Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
Private Universities in Nigeria
List of NUC approved Private Universities in Nigeria, Vice-Chancellor, year founded, and official website
S/N
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
VICE CHANCELLOR
WEBSITE ADDRESS
YEAR EST.
1
Achievers University, Owo
Professor Samuel Aje
https://www.achievers.edu.ng
2007
2
Adeleke University, Ede
Prof. Samuel E Alao
https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng
2011
3
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
Professor M.O Ajisafe
https://www.abuad.edu.ng
2009
4
African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
Professor Kingston Nyamapfene
https://aust.edu.ng
2007
5
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
Prof. Dapo F Asaju
https://www.acu.edu.ng
2005
6
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Professor Noah Yusuf
https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng
2005
7
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Prof. Shehu G. Ado
https://www.auk.edu.ng
2005
8
American University of Nigeria, Yola
Dr. Dawn Dekle
https://www.aun.edu.ng
2003
9
Augustine University
Prof. Christopher Odetunde
https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/
2015
10
Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo
https://www.babcock.edu.ng
1999
11
Baze University
Prof. Tahir Mamman
https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
2011
12
Bells University of Technology, Otta
Professor Jeremiah Ojediran
https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/
2005
13
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
Prof. Sam Guobadia
https://www.biu.edu.ng/
2002
14
Bingham University, New Karu
Prof. William Barnabas Qurix
https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng
2005
15
Bowen University, Iwo
Professor. Joshua Ogunwole
https://www.bowen.edu.ng
2001
16
Caleb University, Lagos
Professor Ayandiji D Aina
https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
2007
17
Caritas University, Enugu
Professor Vincent C. Okore
https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/
2005
18
Chrisland University
Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola
https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
2015
19
Covenant University Ota
Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo
https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/
2002
20
Crawford University Igbesa
Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi
https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
2005
21
Crescent University
Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila
https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng
2005
22
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro
https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/
2015
23
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Prof. Olukayode O. Amund
https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng
2012
24
Evangel University, Akaeze
Prof. I U Kalu
https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng
2012
25
Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
Prof. Amidu Olalekan Sanni
https://www.fuo.edu.ng
2007
26
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State
Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke
https://www.gouni.edu.ng
2009
27
Gregory University, Uturu
Prof. M O E Iwuala
https://www.gregoryuniversity.com
2012
28
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
Prof. Segun Odunola
https://www.hallmark.edu.ng
2015
29
Hezekiah University, Umudi
Prof. Enoch Ajunwa
https://hezekiah.edu.ng/
2015
30
Igbinedion University Okada
Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye
https://www.iuokada.edu.ng
1999
31
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Professor Sola Fajana
https://www.jabu.edu.ng
2006
32
Kings University, Ode Omu
Prof. Diran Famurewa
https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/
2015
33
Kwararafa University, Wukari
Professor Yakubu A Ochefu
https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng
2005
34
Landmark University, Omu-Aran.
Professor Adeniyi Olayanju
https://www.lmu.edu.ng
2011
35
Lead City University, Ibadan
Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo
https://www.lcu.edu.ng
2005
36
Madonna University, Okija
Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum
https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng
1999
37
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade
https://www.mcu.edu.ng
2012
38
Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape
https://mciu.edu.ng/
2015
39
Mountain Top University
Prof Elijah Ayolabi
https://www.mtu.edu.ng
2015
40
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Professor Huseyin Sert
https://www.ntnu.edu.ng
2009
41
Novena University, Ogume
Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor
https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
2005
42
Obong University, Obong Ntak
Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang
https://www.obonguniversity.net
2007
43
Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke
https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
2009
44
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
Professor Juan Manuel Elegido
https://www.pau.edu.ng
2002
45
Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe
https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
2009
46
Redeemer’s University, Ede
Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo
https://www.run.edu.ng
2005
47
Renaissance University, Enugu
Prof. C C Onochie
https://www.rnu.edu.ng
2005
48
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
Professor O. C. Onwudike
https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
2009
49
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
Prof. Celestine A Ntuen
https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
2015
50
Salem University, Lokoja
Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade
https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng
2007
51
Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan
https://www.sau.edu.ng
2011
52
Southwestern University, Oku Owa
Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun
https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
2012
53
Summit University
Prof. H O B Oloyede
https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng
2015
54
Tansian University, Umunya
Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru
https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/
2007
55
University of Mkar, Mkar
Prof. Iorwese D Gernah
https://www.unimkar.edu.ng
2005
56
Veritas University, Abuja
Prof. Michael Kwanashie
https://www.veritas.edu.ng
2007
57
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu
https://www.wellspringuniversity.net
2009
58
Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo
Professor Olu Aderounmu
https://www.wusto.edu.ng
2007
59
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah
https://wdu.edu.ng
2007
60
Christopher University Mowe
Prof. Friday Ndubuisi
https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/
2015
61
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Prof. Kolade Ayorinde
https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/
2016
62
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
Prof. J O Afolayan
https://www.aul.edu.ng/
2016
63
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
Prof. Anthony Akinwole
https://www.dui.edu.ng/
2016
64
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo
https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/
2016
65
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
Prof. Julian Osuji
https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/
2016
66
Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye
https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/
2016
67
Coal City University Enugu State
Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma
https://www.ccu.edu.ng/
2016
68
Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu
https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/
2016
69
Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
https://www.adun.edu.ng
2017
70
Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi
https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng
2017
71
Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke
https://www.pcu.edu.ng
2017
72
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
Prof. Michael Diejomaoh
https://www.pums.edu.ng
2017
73
Atiba University Oyo
2017
74
Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi
https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng
2017
75
Skyline University, Kano
Professor Sudhakar Kota
https://www.sun.edu.ng
2018
76
Greenfield University, Kaduna
https://www.gfu.edu.ng
2019
77
Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State
https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/
2019
78
Trinity University Ogun State
Professor Charles Korede Ayo
https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/
2019
79
Westland University Iwo, Osun State
2019
80
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
81
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
2021
82
Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
2021
83
Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
2021
84
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
2021
85
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State
2021
86
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State
2021
87
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State
2021
88
NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
2021
89
Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State
2021
90
James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
2021
91
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
2021
92
Capital City University, Kano State
2021
93
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State
2021
94
University of Offa, Kwara State
2021
95
Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
2021
96
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
2021
97
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
2021
98
Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State
2021
99
Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State