List of States with the highest number of universities in Nigeria

List of States with highest number of universities in Nigeria: Do you want to know which Nigeria State has the Highest Number of Universities? If yes keep reading to find out.

According to Statistics from ( NUC ) National University Commission, Ogun State has the highest number of universities.

On this webpage, I will share a list of universities in Nigerian states.

state with highest number of universities in nigeria

the Top Ranking States With Highest Number of University in Nigeria

1. Ogun State.
The number of universities in Ogun state is 16. This includes 1 Federal universities, 2 state universities, and 13 private Universities.

2. Delta state

The number of universities in delta state is 13. This includes 2 federal universities, 4 State universities, and 8 private universities.

3. Lagos state

The number of universities in Lagos state is 11. This includes 2 federal universities, 3 state universities, and 6 private universities.

4. Osun state.

The number of universities in osun state is 11. This includes 2 federal universities, 1 state university, and 8 private universities.

Below is a breakdown of States with the highest number of universities in Nigeria.

Universities in ABIA State

Below is a list of universities in Abia state. Abia state has 6 Numbers of Universities.

• Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike

• Abia State University, Uturu

• Gregory University, Uturu

• Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State

• Spirit An University, Nneochi Abia State

• Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

Universities In ADAMAWA State

Adamawa has 3 universities with details below
1 federal university, 1 State University, and 1 Private University in Adamawa state.

List of universities in Adamawa state.

• Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

• Adamawa State University Mubi

• American University of Nigeria, Yola

Universities in AKWA IBOM State

Below is a list of Universities in Akwa Ibom

•bUniversity of Uyo

• The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State

• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

• Obong University, Obong Ntak

• Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

• Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State

Universities in ANAMBRA State

• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

• Madonna University, Okija

• Paul University, Awka – Anambra State

• Tans Ian University, Umunya

• Legacy University, Okija Anambra State

• Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State

Universities in BAUCHI

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

• Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State

• Bauchi State University, Gadau

Universities in BAYELSA

• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa

• Niger Delta University Yenagoa

• University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State

• Bayelsa Medical University

Universities in BENUE

• University of Agriculture, Makurdi

• Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State

• Benue State University, Makurdi

• University of Mkar, Mkar

Universities in BORNO

• University of Maiduguri

• Nigerian Army University Biu

• Bornu State University, Maiduguri

Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno

Universties in CROSS RIVER

• University of Calabar

• Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar

• Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State

• Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State

Universities in DELTA

• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

• Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State

• Delta State University Abraka

• University of Delta, Agbor

• Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro

• Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba

• Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo

• Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University

• Novena University, Ogun

• Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

• Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State

• Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State

• Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

Universities in EBONYI

• Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State

• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

• King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State

• Evangel University, Akaeze

Universities in EDO

• University of Benin

• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

• Edo State University Uzairue

• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

• Igbinedion University Okada

• Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa

• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State

• Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

Universities in EKITI

• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State

• Ekiti State University

• Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and

• Technology Ikere, Ekiti State

• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State

Universities in ENUGU

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

• Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.

• Caritas University, Enugu

• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State

• Renaissance University, Enugu

• Coal City University Enugu State

Universities in GOMBE STATE

• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

• Gombe State University, Gombe.

• Gombe State University of Science and Technology

PEN Resource University, Gombe

IMO STATE

Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Imo State University, Owerri
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State
Hezekiah University, Audi
Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

Universities in JIGAWA STATE

• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State

• The Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State

• Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa

• Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State

Universities in KADUNA STATE

• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna

• Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

• Kaduna State University, Kaduna

• Greenfield University, Kaduna

• NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State

Universities in KANO STATE

• Bayero University, Kano

• Nigeria Police Academy Wudil

• Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil

• Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano

• Skyline University, Kano

• Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

• Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State

• Capital City University, Kano State

• Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano

• Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

Universities in KATSINA STATE

• Federal University, Dustin-Ma, Katsina

• Federal University Of Transportation Daura

• Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina

• Al-Qalam University, Katsina

Universties in KEBBI STATE

• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi

• Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State

•Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

Universties in KOGI STATE

• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State

• Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba

• Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi.

• Salem University, Lokoja

Universities in KWARA STATE

• University of Ilorin

Kwara State University, Ilorin

• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

• Landmark University, Omu-Aran.

• Summit University Offa.

• Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

• Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State

• Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State

• University of Offa, Kwara State

Universities in LAGOS STATE

• National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos

• University of Lagos

• Lagos State University, Ojo

• Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin

• Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu

• Augustine University Epe

• Caleb University, Lagos

• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

• Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State

• Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos

• James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State

Universities in NASARAWA STATE

• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State

Nasarawa State University Keffi

• Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State

• Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

Universities in NIGER STATE

Federal University of Technology, Minna

• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai

Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State

• Newgate University, MInna, Niger State

Universities in OGUN STATE

• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye

• Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode

• Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta

• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

• Bells University of Technology, Otta

• Chrisland University, Abeokuta

• Covenant University Ota

• Crawford University Igbesa

• Crescent University, Abeokuta

• Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun

• Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo

• Mountain Top University Ibafo

• Southwestern University, Oku Owa

• Christopher University Mowe

• Trinity University Ogun State

Universities in ONDO STATE

• Federal University of Technology, Akure

• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba

• Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa

• Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

• Achievers University, Owo

• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin

• Wesley University Ondo

Universities in OSUN STATE

• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

• Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State

• Osun State University Osogbo

• Adeleke University, Ede

• Bowen University, Iwo

• Fountain University, Oshogbo

• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

• Kings University, Ode Omu

• Redeemer’s University, Ede

• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State

• Westland University Iwo, Osun State

Universities in OYO STATE

• University of Ibadan

• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

• Oyo State Technical University Ibadan

• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan

• Lead City University, Ibadan

• Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State

• Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State

• Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo

• Atiba University Oyo

Universities in PLATEAU STATE

• University of Jos

• Plateau State University Bokkos

• Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State

• Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

Universities in RIVERS STATE

• University of Port-Harcourt

• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

• Rivers State University.

• Rhema University, Obama-Asa – Rivers State

• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt

Universities in SOKOTO STATE

• Usman Danfodiyo University

• Sokoto State University

• Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State

• NorthWest University Sokoto State

TARABA STATE

• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State

• Taraba State University, Jalingo

• Kwararafa University, Wukari

Universities in YOBE STATE

• Federal University Gashua, Yobe

• Yobe State University, Damaturu

Universities in ZAMFARA STATE

• Federal University, Gusau Zamfara

• Zamfara State University

Universities in Abuja FCT

• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada

• African University of Science & Technology, Abuja

• Baze University

• Bingham University, New Karu

• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

• Veritas University, Abuja

• Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja

• European University of Nigeria, Dubai, FCT