List of State Universities in Nigeria. The Universities Below have Been Approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This post has been UPDATED.
This post will list the approved STATE UNIVERSITIES in Nigeria. This list was last updated by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on January 14, 2022. Check this out. List of Private Universities in Nigeria 2022 [NUC Approved & Updated]
The oldest state University in Nigeria is Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt (RSUST), and it was established in the year 1979.
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As of May 2018, the youngest state university in Nigeria is Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara it was established in 2018.
The list of state universities will be updated as soon as the need arises.
List of State Universities in Nigeria.
Below is the updated list of state universities in Nigeria and their year of establishment, as well as their official website address.
S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Abia State University, Uturu | Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu | https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng | 1981 |
2 | Adamawa State University Mubi | Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta | https://www.adsu.edu.ng | 2002 |
3 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | Professor Igbekele Amos Ajibefun | https://www.aaua.edu.ng | 1999 |
4 | Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden | Professor Eno James Ibanga | https://www.aksu.edu.ng | 2010 |
5 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo | https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng | 1980 |
6 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli | Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor | https://coou.edu.ng/ | 2000 |
7 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | Prof. Ezzildin M. Abdulrahman | https://www.basug.edu.ng | 2011 |
8 | Benue State University, Makurdi | Professor Msugh Moses Kembe | https://www.bsum.edu.ng | 1992 |
9 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | Professor Yakubu Muktar | https://www.ysu.edu.ng | 2006 |
10 | Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar | Professor A. Owan Enoh | https://www.crutech.edu.ng | 2004 |
11 | Delta State University Abraka | Professor Victor Peretomode | https://www.delsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
12 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | Professor Chigozie N Ogbu | https://www.ebsu.edu.ng | 2000 |
13 | Ekiti State University | Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele | https://www.eksu.edu.ng | 1982 |
14 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | Prof. Luke O Anike | https://www.esut.edu.ng | 1982 |
15 | Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe | Professor Ibrahim Musa Umar | https://www.gsu.edu.ng | 2004 |
16 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai | Professor Muhammad N Maiturare | https://www.ibbu.edu.ng | 2005 |
17 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni | Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele | https://www.iaue.edu.ng | 2010 |
18 | Imo State University, Owerri | Prof. Mrs Victoria Obasi (Ag) | https://www.imsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
19 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | Prof. Lawan Sani Taura | https://www.slu.edu.ng | 2013 |
20 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | Professor Muhammad Tanko | https://www.kasu.edu.ng | 2004 |
21 | Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil | Professor IShehu A Musa | https://www.kust.edu.ng | 2000 |
22 | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero | Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero | https://www.ksusta.edu.ng | 2006 |
23 | Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba | Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche | https://www.ksu.edu.ng | 1999 |
24 | Kwara State University, Ilorin | Professor Mohammed M Akanbi | https://www.kwasu.edu.ng | 2009 |
25 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | Prof. Adeniyi S Gbadegesin | https://www.lautech.edu.ng | 1990 |
26 | Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa | Prof. Sunday R Ogunduyile | https://www.osustech.edu.ng | 2008 |
27 | Rivers State University | Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule | https://www.rsu.edu.ng | 1979 |
28 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | Prof Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde | https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng | 1982 |
29 | Lagos State University, Ojo | Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello | https://www.lasu.edu.ng | 1983 |
30 | Niger Delta University Yenagoa | Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo | https://www.ndu.edu.ng | 2000 |
31 | Nasarawa State University Keffi | Prof. Muhammad Akaro Mainoma | https://www.nsuk.edu.ng | 2002 |
32 | Plateau State University Bokkos | Prof. Doknan Sheni | https://www.plasu.edu.ng | 2005 |
33 | Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode | Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade | https://www.tasued.edu.ng | 2005 |
34 | Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina | Prof. Idris Isa Funtua | https://www.umyu.edu.ng | 2006 |
35 | Osun State University Osogbo | Prof Labode Popoola | https://www.uniosun.edu.ng | 2006 |
36 | Taraba State University, Jalingo | Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe | https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng | 2008 |
37 | Sokoto State University | Prof. Sani M Dangwaggo | https://www.ssu.edu.ng | 2009 |
38 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano | Prof. Mustapha Ahmad Isah | https://www.nwu.edu.ng | 2012 |
39 | Oyo State Technical University Ibadan | Prof. Abayomi Salami | https://tech-u.edu.ng/ | 2012 |
40 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | Prof. Friday Okonofua | https://www.unimed.edu.ng | 2015 |
41 | Edo State University Uzairue | Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag) | https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
42 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State | Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie | https://www.komu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
43 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | Prof. Valentine Aletor | https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ | 2016 |
44 | Bornu State University, Maiduguri | Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe | 2016 | |
45 | Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta | 2017 | ||
46 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology | 2017 | ||
47 | Zamfara State University | 2018 | ||
48 | Bayelsa Medical University | Prof. Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu | https://bmu.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
49 | University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State | Prof. Patrick E. Egbule | https://www.uaes.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
50 | Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi | Prof. Salawu Sadiku | https://custech.edu.ng/ | 2020 |
51 | University of Delta, Agbor | Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke | https://unidel.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
52 | Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro | https://dsust.edu.ng/ | 2021 | |
53 | Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba | https://www.dou.edu.ng/ | 2021 | |
54 | Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State | Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa | https://bouesti.edu.ng/ | 2020 |
55 | King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State | Prof. Jesse Uneke | https://kdums.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
56 | Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin | |||
57 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu |
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