List of 197 NUC Approved Universities In Nigeria (Accredited for 2022)

Ibrahim Ismail November 1, 2021

There is a total of 197 universities accredited and approved by the NUC to operate in Nigeria. The existence and operation of every university in Nigeria are based on the approval and license of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Nigeria currently has 45 Federal Universities, 53 State Universities, and 99 private universities that have been accredited for operation by the NUC.

The NUC is the government agency tasked with the regulation of university education in Nigeria. It gives out licences for operation and accredits universities and all the courses offered in them.

Without NUC approval and accreditation, students who graduate from such universities will not be eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC); meaning the certificates obtained from universities without NUC approval will be null and void.

This is why the NUC has always warned the prospective students from time to time to first verify if a university is approved before patronizing them.

Here is the full list of the 197 universities approved for operation in Nigeria:

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


21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur	https://www.mautech.edu.ng	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Professor Oluyemi Peters	https://www.nou.edu.ng	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Professor Munzali Jibril	https://polac.edu.ng/	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	Professor Azubuike Sonny Nwankwo (Provost)	https://www.nda.edu.ng	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Charles Esimone	https://www.unizik.edu.ng	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede	https://www.oauife.edu.ng	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’ Allah	https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Professor Felix Kolawole Salako	https://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Prof. Richard Anande Kimbir	https://www.uam.edu.ng	1988
30	University of Benin	Professor Lilian Salami	https://www.uniben.edu.ng	1970
31	University of Calabar	Prof. Florence Obi	https://www.unical.edu.ng	1975
32	University of Ibadan	Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka	https://www.ui.edu.ng	1948
33	University of Ilorin	Professor Sulyman Abdulkareem	https://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
34	University of Jos	Prof. Sebastian Maimako	https://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
35	University of Lagos	Prof. Oluwatoyin T Ogundipe	https://www.unilag.edu.ng	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	Professor Ibrahim A. Njodi	https://www.unimaid.edu.ng	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba	https://www.unn.edu.ng	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	Professor Ndowa N Lale	https://www.uniport.edu.ng	1975
39	University of Uyo	Professor Enefiok Essien	https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Professor L S Bilbis	https://www.udusok.edu.ng	1975

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

S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Abia State University, Uturu	Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu	https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta	https://www.adsu.edu.ng	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun	https://www.aaua.edu.ng	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden	Professor Eno James Ibanga	https://www.aksu.edu.ng	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo	https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor	https://coou.edu.ng/	2000
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	Prof. Ezzildin M. Abdulrahman	https://www.basug.edu.ng	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi	Professor Msugh Moses Kembe	https://www.bsum.edu.ng	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	Professor Yakubu Muktar	https://www.ysu.edu.ng	2006
10	Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar	Professor A. Owan Enoh	https://www.crutech.edu.ng

11	Delta State University Abraka	Professor Victor Peretomode	https://www.delsu.edu.ng	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Professor Chigozie N Ogbu	https://www.ebsu.edu.ng	2000
13	Ekiti State University	Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele	https://www.eksu.edu.ng	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Prof. Luke O Anike	https://www.esut.edu.ng	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	Professor Ibrahim Musa Umar	https://www.gsu.edu.ng	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	Professor Muhammad N Maiturare	https://www.ibbu.edu.ng	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni	Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele	https://www.iaue.edu.ng	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	Prof. Mrs Victoria Obasi (Ag)	https://www.imsu.edu.ng	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	Prof. Lawan Sani Taura	https://www.slu.edu.ng	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Professor Muhammad Tanko	https://www.kasu.edu.ng	2004

21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	Professor IShehu A Musa	https://www.kust.edu.ng	2000
22	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero	https://www.ksusta.edu.ng	2006
23	Kogi State University Anyigba	Professor Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir	https://www.ksu.edu.ng	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	Professor Mohammed M Akanbi	https://www.kwasu.edu.ng	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Prof. Adeniyi S Gbadegesin	https://www.lautech.edu.ng	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	Prof. Sunday R Ogunduyile	https://www.osustech.edu.ng	2008
27	Rivers State University	Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule	https://www.rsu.edu.ng	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	Prof Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde	https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun	https://www.lasu.edu.ng	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo	https://www.ndu.edu.ng	2000

31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma	https://www.nsuk.edu.ng	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	Prof. Doknan Sheni	https://www.plasu.edu.ng	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade	https://www.tasued.edu.ng	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	Prof. Idris Isa Funtua	https://www.umyu.edu.ng	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	Prof Labode Popoola	https://www.uniosun.edu.ng	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe	https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	2008
37	Sokoto State University	Prof. Sani M Dangwaggo	https://www.ssu.edu.ng	2009
38	Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano	Prof. Mustapha Ahmad Isah	https://www.nwu.edu.ng	2012
39	Oyo State Technical University Ibadan	Prof. Abayomi Salami	https://tech-u.edu.ng/	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	Prof. Friday Okonofua	https://www.unimed.edu.ng	2015

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

credit: NUCIf you are attending any university in Nigeria that is not listed above, your certificate might be null and void when you graduate as you are most likely attending an illegal university.