Nigeria, Africa’s most populous Nation, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” boasts a significant network of federal universities that play a crucial role in the nation’s educational landscape and socio-economic development. These institutions, established and funded by the federal government, serve as pillars of higher learning, research, and community development across various disciplines.

Firstly, federal universities in Nigeria contribute immensely to human capital development. They provide quality education to thousands of students annually, equipping them with skills and knowledge essential for national development. Graduates from these institutions go on to become professionals in fields such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, social sciences, and the arts, among others, thereby driving innovation and progress across diverse sectors of the economy.

The universities bring together students from diverse ethnicities and regions, fostering understanding and tolerance. This national unity is crucial for a peaceful and cohesive Nigeria. However, challenges remain. Funding constraints can limit resources and research opportunities.

Despite these challenges, Nigeria’s federal universities stand tall as pillars of education and progress. They play a critical role in equipping Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a thriving nation.

Below we have a List of all the Federal Universities and their websites  in line with Courses offered.

 

Federal Universities in Nigeria and Their Websites

 

Serial No	Name of School	Courses in School	Year of Establishment	Official Websites
1.	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University	ATBU Courses	1988	https://atbu.edu.ng/
2.	Adeyemi University of Education	ACEONDO Courses	1990	https://aceondo.edu.ng/
3.	Admiralty University Ibusa	ADUN Courses	2017	https://adun.edu.ng/
4.	African Aviation & Aerospace University	AAAU Courses		https://aaau.edu.nga/
5.	Ahmadu Bello University	ABU Courses	1962	https://abu.edu.ng/
6.	Air Force Institute of Technology	AFIT Courses	1977	https://www.afit.edu.ng/
7.	Alvan Ikoku Frederal University of Education	AIFUE Courses	1976	https://www.alvanikoku.edu.ng/
8.	Alex Ekwueme University	AE-FUNAI Courses	2011	https://funai.edu.ng/
9.	Bayero University Kano	BUK Courses	1975	https://www.buk.edu.ng/

10.	David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences	DNUUMS Courses	2022	https://kdums.edu.ng/
11.	Federal University ,Birnin Kebbi	FUBK Courses	2013	https://fubk.edu.ng/
12.	Federal University, Dustin-Ma, Katsin	FUDM Courses	2011	https://fudutsinma.edu.ng/
13.	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa	FUD Courses	2011	https://fud.edu.ng/
14.	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	FUGASHUA Courses	2013	https://fugashua.edu.ng/
15.	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	FUGUS Courses	2013	https://www.fugusau.edu.ng/
16.	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe	FUK Courses	2013	https://fukashere.edu.ng/
17.	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa	FULAFIA Courses	2011	https://www.fulafia.edu.ng/
18.	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi	FULOKOJA Courses	2011	https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng/
19.	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	FUTUOKE Courses	2011	https://fuotuoke.edu.ng/

20.	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti	FUOYE Courses	2011	https://fuoye.edu.ng/
21.	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba	FUWUKARI Courses	2011	https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/
22.	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	FUNAAB Courses	1988	http://www.funaab.edu.ng/
23.	Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa		2019
24.	Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi		2011
25.	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	FUAZ Courses	2013	http://fuaz.edu.ng/
26.	Federal University of Education , Kano		2011
27.	Federal University of Education , Zaria, Kaduna		2022	https://fcezaria.edu.ng/
28.	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi		2021	https://fuhsa.edu.ng/

29.	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Ondo	FUSHI Courses	2021	https://fuhsi.edu.ng/
30.	Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta
31.	Federal University of Health Sciences Katsina
32.	Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue	FUSHO Courses	2020	https://www.fuhso.edu.ng/
33.	Federal University of Technology, Akure	FUTA Courses	1981	https://www.futa.edu.ng/
34.	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawaa	FUTB Courses	2021	https://futb.edu.ng/
35.	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom	FUTIA Courses	2021	https://futia.edu.ng/
36.	Federal University of Technology, Minna	FUTMINNA Courses	1983	https://futminna.edu.ng/
37.	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	FUTO Courses	1980	https://futo.edu.ng/
38.	Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina	FUTD Courses	2022	https://www.futd.edu.ng/

39.	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	FUPRE Courses	2007	https://pg.fupre.edu.ng/
40.	Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi	JOSTUM Courses	1988	https://uam.edu.ng/
41.	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike	MOUAU Courses	1992	https://mouau.edu.ng/
42.	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	MAUTECH Courses	1981	https://mau.edu.ng/
43.	National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja	NOUN	2002	https://nou.edu.ng/
44.	National University of Science & Technology, Abuja
45.	Nigerian Army University, Biu	NAUB Courses	2018	https://naub.edu.ng/
46.	Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna	NDA Courses	1964	https://nda.edu.ng/
47.	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta	NMU Courses	2018	https://www.nmu.edu.ng/
48.	Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil	POLAC Courses	2012	https://www.polac.edu.ng/

49.	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	UNIZIK Courses	1992	https://unizik.edu.ng/
50.	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	OAU Courses	1961	https://oauife.edu.ng/
51.	University of Abuja Gwagalada	UNIABUJA Courses	1988	https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng/
52.	University of Benin	UNIBEN Courses	1970	https://www.uniben.edu/
53.	University of Ibadan	UI Courses	1948	http://www.ui.edu.ng
54.	University of Ilorin	UNILORIN Courses	1975	https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/
55.	University of Jos	UNIJOS Courses	1975	https://www.unijos.edu.ng/
56.	University of Lagos	UNILAG Courses	1962	https://unilag.edu.ng/
57.	University of Maiduguri	UNIMAID Courses	1975	https://www.unimaid.edu.ng/
58.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	UNN Courses	1960	https://www.unn.edu.ng/

59.	University of Port-Harcourt	UNIPORT Courses	1975	https://www.uniport.edu.ng/
60.	University of Uyo	UNIUYO Courses	1991	https://uniuyo.edu.ng/
61.	Usmanu Danfodiyo University	UDUSOK Courses	1975	https://www.udusok.edu.ng/