List of Federal (Public) Universities in Nigeria

Are you considering pursuing your undergraduate studies at a federal (public) university in Nigeria? Explore the complete list of federally owned universities in the country, along with their respective establishment years, to make informed decisions about your tertiary education journey.

Background: Federal universities, also known as public universities, are institutions of higher learning owned and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria. These universities play a crucial role in providing quality education and fostering research and development across various academic disciplines.

List of Federal (Public) Universities in Nigeria:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (1988)
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1962)
3. Bayero University, Kano (1975)
4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe (2013)
5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (2007)
6. Federal University of Technology, Akure (1981)
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna (1982)
8. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (1980)
9. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State (2011)
10. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (2011)
11. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (2011)
12. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (2011)
13. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (2011)
14. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (2011)
15. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (2011)
16. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (2011)
17. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (2011)
18. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (2013)
19. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (2013)
20. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (1992)
21. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (1981)
22. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos (2002)
23. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (2013)
24. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (1985)
25. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (1992)
26. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1962)
27. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (1988)
28. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (1988)
29. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (1988)
30. University of Benin (1970)
31. University of Calabar (1975)
32. University of Ibadan (1948)
33. University of Ilorin (1975)
34. University of Jos (1975)
35. University of Lagos (1962)
36. University of Maiduguri (1975)
37. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1960)
38. University of Port-Harcourt (1975)
39. University of Uyo (1991)
40. Usumanu Danfodiyo University (1975)
41. Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (2018)
42. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (2018)
43. Nigerian Army University Biu (2018)
44. University of Health Technology, Otukpo Benue State (2020)
45. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State (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 (2022)
51. Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State (2023)
52. Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina (2023)

Explore the rich educational landscape of Nigeria by considering these esteemed federal universities for your academic pursuits. For additional information, visit the official websites of the respective universities.

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