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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