This is a List of State universities in Nigeria which  emerged alongside federal institutions after the 1979 constitution allowed concurrent control of higher education. Established by individual states, these universities play a crucial role in expanding access to tertiary education and catering to regional needs.

Their history reflects Nigeria’s political development. The early 1980s saw a surge in their creation, driven by a desire to provide educational opportunities closer to home. These universities often focus on specific fields relevant to the state’s economy or resources, such as agriculture or technology.

However, state universities sometimes face challenges with funding and infrastructure compared to federal institutions. Despite this, they contribute significantly to Nigeria’s educational landscape, producing a diverse and skilled workforce for the nation’s development.

Below is a detailed list of the state universities in Nigeria and their websites.

State Universities in Nigeria

Serial No. Name of School Courses in School Year of Establishment Official Website
1 Abia State University, Uturu ABSU Courses 1981 https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
2 Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna Niger State 2023
3 Adamawa State University Mubi ADSU Courses 2002 https://www.adsu.edu.ng
4 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba AAUA Courses 1999 https://www.aaua.edu.ng
5 Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden AKSU Courses 2010 https://www.aksu.edu.ng
6 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma AAU Courses 1981 https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
7 Bamidele Olumilua University of Science & Technology Ikere,Ekiti BOUESTI Courses 2021 https://bouesti.edu.ng/
8 Bauchi State University, Gadau BASUG Courses 2011 https://www.basug.edu.ng
9 Bayelsa Medical University BMU Courses 2019 https://bmu.edu.ng
10 Benue State University Makurdi BSU Courses 1992 https://www.bsum.edu.ng  
11 Bornu State University, Maiduguri BOSU Courses 2016 http://www.bosu.edu.ng/
12 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli COOU Courses 2000 https://coou.edu.ng/
13 Confluence University of Science & Technology Osara,Kogi CUSTECH Courses 2020 https://custech.edu.ng/
14 Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar CRUTECH Courses 2002 https://www.crutech.edu.ng
15 Delta State University, Abraka DELSU Courses 1992 https://www.delsu.edu.ng
16 Delta State University of Science & Technology, Ozoro DSUST Courses 2002 https://dsust.edu.ng/
17 Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba DOU Courses 2002 https://www.dou.edu.ng/
18 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki EBSU Courses 1999 https://www.ebsu.edu.ng
19 Edo State University Uzairue EDU Courses 2016 https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/
20 Ekiti State University EKSU Courses 1982 https://www.eksu.edu.ng
21 Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo EAAUOE Courses 2005 https://eauedoyo.edu.ng/
22 Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu ESUT Courses 1980 https://www.esut.edu.ng
23 First Technical University Ibadan TECH-U Courses 2017 https://tech-u.edu.ng/
24 Gombe State University GSU Courses 2004 https://www.gsu.edu.ng
25 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai IBBU Courses 2005 https://www.ibbu.edu.ng
26 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Ruluolumeni IAUE Courses 2009 https://www.iaue.edu.ng
27 Imo State University, Owerri IMSU Courses 1981 https://www.imsu.edu.ng
28 Kaduna State University, Kaduna KASU Courses 2004 https://www.kasu.edu.ng
29 Kano State University of Science & Technology Wudil KUST Courses 2000 https://www.kust.edu.ng
30 Kebbi State University of Science & Technology, Aliero KSUSTA Courses 2006 https://www.ksusta.edu.ng
31 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State KOMU Courses 2016 https://komu.edu.ng/
32 Kogi State University, Kabba KSU Courses 1999 https://kscoetechkabba.edu.ng/
33 Kwara State University Ilorin KWASU Courses 2009 https://www.kwasu.edu.ng
34 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso LAUTECH Courses 1990 https://www.lautech.edu.ng
35 Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin LASUED Courses 1983 https://lasued.edu.ng/
36 Lagos State University of Science & Technology Ikorordu LASUSTECH Courses https://lasustech.edu.ng/
37 Lagos State University, Ojo LASU Courses 1983 https://www.lasu.edu.ng
38 Moshood Abiola University of Science & Technology, Abeokuta 1982 https://mapoly.edu.ng/science-technology/
39 Nasarawa State University, Keffi NSUK Courses 2001 https://www.nsuk.edu.ng
40 Niger Delta University, Yenagoa NDU Courses 2000 https://www.ndu.edu.ng
41 Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye OOU Courses 1982 https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
42 Ondo State University of Medical Sciences UNIMED Courses 2015 https://www.unimed.edu.ng
43 Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa OSUSTEH Courses 2008 https://www.osustech.edu.ng
44 Osun State University Osogbo UNIOSUN Courses 2006 https://www.uniosun.edu.ng
45 Plateau University Bokkos PLASU Courses 2005 https://www.plasu.edu.ng
46 Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba PAAU Courses 2021 https://www.ksu.edu.ng
47 Rivers State University RSU Courses 1980 https://www.rsu.edu.ng
48 Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education SRUOE Courses 2023 http://www.srcoe.edu.ng/
49 Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto SSUOE Courses 2013 https://ssues.edu.ng/
50 Sokoto State University SSU Courses 2009 https://www.ssu.edu.ng
51 State University of Medical & Applied Sciences Igbo-Eno, Enugu 2022 http://sumas.edu.ng/
52 Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa SLU Courses 2013 https://www.slu.edu.ng
53 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode TASUED Courses 2005 https://www.tasued.edu.ng
54 Taraba State University, Jalingo TSU Courses 2008 https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng
55 Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina UMYU Courses 2006 https://www.umyu.edu.ng
56 University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State UAT Courses 2016 http://uat.edu.ng/
57 University of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Unuagwo, Imo State UAES Courses 2020 https://www.uaes.edu.ng/
58 University of Delta, Agbor UNIDEL Courses 2021 https://unidel.edu.ng/
59 University of Ilesa, Osun State UNILESA Courses 2022 https://www.unilesa.edu.ng/
60 Yobe State University, Damaturu YSU Courses 2006 https://www.ysu.edu.ng  
61 Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano YMSU Courses 2012 https://www.nwu.edu.ng
62 Zamfara State University ZSU Courses 2018 https://zamsut.edu.ng/

 

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