Full List of Federal Universities in Nigeria (Updated 2025)

Whether you’re planning for JAMB, Post-UTME, or Direct Entry, choosing the right university is a major step. Here’s the updated and most comprehensive list of all accredited federal universities in Nigeria, including their courses and year of establishment.

From universities of technology to medical and education-focused institutions, this list will guide you through the diverse range of options available nationwide.

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Federal Universities in Nigeria (and Their Courses)

Below is a curated list of all recognized federal universities in Nigeria sorted with abbreviations, available course pages, and year founded. This list will be updated regularly as new institutions are established.

S/N	FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES	COURSES	YEAR FOUNDED
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	ATBU Courses	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	ABU Courses	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	BUK Courses	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	FUGASHUA Courses	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	FUPRE Courses	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	FUTA Courses	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	FUTMINNA Courses	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	FUTO Courses	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	FUD Courses	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	FUDMA Courses	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	FUKASHERE Courses	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	FULAFIA Courses	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	FULOKOJA Courses	2011
14	Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State	FUNAI Courses	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	FUOTUOKE Courses	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	FUOYE Courses	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	FUWUKARI Courses	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	FUBK Courses	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	FUGUS Courses	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	MOUAU Courses	1992
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	MAUTECH Courses	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	NOUN Courses	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	NPA Courses	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	NDA Courses	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	UNIZIK Courses	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	OAU Courses	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	UNIABUJA Courses	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	FUNAAB Courses	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	UAM Courses	1988
30	University of Benin	UNIBEN Courses	1970
31	University of Calabar	UNICAL Courses	1975
32	University of Ibadan	UI Courses	1948
33	University of Ilorin	UNILORIN Courses	1975
34	University of Jos	UNIJOS Courses	1975
35	University of Lagos	UNILAG Courses	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	UNIMAID Courses	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	UNN Courses	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	UNIPORT Courses	1975
39	University of Uyo	UNIUYO Courses	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	UDUSOK Courses	1975
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State	NMU Courses	2018
42	Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna	AFIT Courses	2018
43	Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State	NAUB Courses	2018
44	University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State		2020
45	Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	FUAZ Courses	2020
46	Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State		2021
47	Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State		2021
48	Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State		2021
49	Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State		2021
50	David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State	KDUMS Courses	2022
51	Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State	ADUN Courses	2023
52	Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina		2023
53	African Aviation and Aerospace University		2023
54	National University of Science and Technology, Abuja		2023
55	Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa		2023
56	Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State		2023
57	Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina		2023
58	Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi		2023
59	Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State		2023
60	Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State		2023
61	Federal University of Education, Kano		2023
62	Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo		2023

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Also Explore:

• [List of State Universities in Nigeria]
• [List of Private Universities]
• [Open & Distance Learning Universities]
• [Accredited Polytechnics & Colleges of Education]

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This list is perfect for students preparing for admissions, scholarship applications, or transfer programs. Always cross-check course availability and accreditation status on the official JAMB brochure or the school’s portal.