Nigeria University Admission Placement

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Requirements differ by institution, course and intake. Arfet checks the current university admission notice before advising a student.

Complete NUC-approved university directory

The lists below reproduce the current NUC university categories used for Arfet’s admission-placement reference. Use the live NUC directory for the latest status, approved programmes and accreditation details.

Federal universities and federal degree-awarding institutions

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
• Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Bayero University, Kano
• Federal University Gashua, Yobe
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
• Federal University of Technology, Akure
• Federal University of Technology, Minna
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri
• Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
• Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
• Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
• Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
• Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
• Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
• Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
• Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
• Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
• National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
• Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
• University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
• Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
• University of Benin
• University of Calabar
• University of Ibadan
• University of Ilorin
• University of Jos
• University of Lagos
• University of Maiduguri
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Port-Harcourt
• University of Uyo
• Usumanu Danfodiyo University
• Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State
• Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
• Nigerian Army University Biu
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State
• Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
• Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
• Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
• David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu
• Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State
• Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina
• African Aviation and Aerospace University
• National University of Science and Technology, Abuja
• Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa
• Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State
• Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina
• Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
• Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State
• Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
• Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano
• Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
• Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu
• Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta
• Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State
• Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State
• University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
• Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State
• Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State
• Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode
• Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State
• Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State
• Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Okeho, Oyo State
• Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe
• Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Obio-Akpa, Akwa Ibom State
• Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe
• Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano

State universities and state-owned degree-awarding institutions

• Rivers State University
• Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
• Abia State University, Uturu
• Ekiti State University
• Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
• Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
• Lagos State University, Ojo
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
• Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi
• Delta State University Abraka
• Imo State University, Owerri
• Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
• Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
• Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
• Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil
• Niger Delta University Yenagoa
• Adamawa State University Mubi
• Nasarawa State University Keffi
• University of Cross River State, Calabar
• Gombe State University, Gombe
• Kaduna State University, Kaduna
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
• Plateau State University Bokkos
• Yobe State University, Damaturu
• Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
• Umar Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina
• Osun State University Osogbo
• Olusegun Agagu University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
• Taraba State University, Jalingo
• Kwara State University, Ilorin
• Sokoto State University
• Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
• Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
• Bauchi State University, Gadau
• Northwest University Kano
• First Technical University Ibadan
• Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
• University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City
• Edo State University, Iyamho
• Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko
• University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
• Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri
• Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
• Zamfara State University
• Bayelsa Medical University
• University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo
• Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi
• Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere
• University of Delta, Agbor
• Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
• Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
• Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
• Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
• Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
• State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu
• University of Ilesa, Osun State
• Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo
• Kogi State University, Kabba
• AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State
• Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin
• Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State
• Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State
• Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akampa, Cross River State
• Benue State University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Ihugh
• University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering Ezza, Ebonyi State
• University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, Imo State
• Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu
• Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences, Majia

Private universities

• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Igbinedion University Okada
• Madonna University, Okija
• Bowen University, Iwo
• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
• Covenant University Ota
• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
• American University of Nigeria, Yola
• Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina
• Bells University of Technology, Otta
• Bingham University, New Karu
• Caritas University, Enugu
• Crawford University Igbesa
• Crescent University
• Kwararafa University, Wukari
• Lead City University, Ibadan
• Novena University, Ogume
• Redeemer’s University, Ede
• Renaissance University, Enugu
• University of Mkar, Mkar
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
• Achievers University, Owo
• Caleb University, Lagos
• Fountain University, Oshogbo
• African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
• Obong University, Obong Ntak
• Salem University, Lokoja
• Tansian University, Umunya
• Veritas University, Abuja
• Wesley University Ondo
• Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
• Paul University, Awka
• Rhema University, Obeama-Asa
• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa
• Adeleke University, Ede
• Baze University
• Landmark University, Omu-Aran
• Glorious Vision University, Ogwa
• Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
• Evangel University, Akaeze
• Gregory University, Uturu
• Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo
• Southwestern University, Oku Owa
• Augustine University
• Chrisland University
• Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
• Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele
• Hezekiah University, Umudi
• Kings University, Ode Omu
• Michael & Cecilia Ibru University
• Mountain Top University
• Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene
• Summit University, Offa
• Christopher University Mowe
• Kola Daisi University Ibadan
• Anchor University Ayobo Lagos
• Dominican University Ibadan
• Legacy University, Okija
• Arthur Jarvis University Akpoyubo
• Ojaja University Eiyenkorin
• Coal City University Enugu
• Clifford University Owerrinta
• Spiritan University, Nneochi
• Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
• Atiba University Oyo
• Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin
• Skyline University, Kano
• Greenfield University, Kaduna
• Dominion University Ibadan
• Trinity University Ogun State
• Westland University Iwo
• Topfaith University, Mkpatak
• Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese
• Maranatha University, Lagos
• Ave Maria University, Piyanko
• Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila
• Mudiame University, Irrua
• Havilla University, Nde-Ikom
• Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede
• Karl-Kumm University, Vom
• James Hope University, Lagos
• Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano
• Capital City University, Kano
• Ahman Pategi University, Kwara
• University of Offa, Kwara
• Mewar International University, Masaka
• Edusoko University, Bida
• Philomath University, Kuje
• ANAN University, Kwall
• North Eastern University, Gombe
• Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
• Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede
• Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano
• Sports University, Idumuje Ugboko
• Baba Ahmed University, Kano
• Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto
• Nigerian British University, Asa
• Peter University, Achina-Onneh
• Newgate University, Minna
• European University of Nigeria, Duboyi
• NorthWest University Sokoto
• Rayhaan University, Kebbi
• Muhammad Kamalud University, Kwara
• Sam Maris University, Ondo
• Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye
• Lux Mundi University Umuahia
• Maduka University, Ekwegbe
• PeaceLand University, Enugu
• Amadeus University, Amizi
• Vision University, Ikogbo
• Azman University, Kano
• Huda University, Gusau
• Franco British International University, Kaduna
• Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Gerar University of Medical Science, Imope Ijebu
• British Canadian University, Obufu
• Hensard University, Toru-Orua
• Amaj University, Kwali
• Phoenix University, Agwada
• Wigwe University, Isiokpo
• Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi
• University on the Niger, Umunya
• Elrazi Medical University, Yargaya, Kano
• Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti
• Shanahan University, Onitsha
• The Duke Medical University, Calabar
• Mercy Medical University, Iwo
• Cosmopolitan University Abuja
• Miva Open University, Abuja
• Iconic Open University, Sokoto
• West Midlands Open University, Ibadan
• Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja
• El-Amin University, Minna
• College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna
• Jewel University, Gombe
• Prime University, Kuje
• Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa
• Al-Bayan University, Ankpa
• Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa
• African University of Economics, Abuja
• New City University, Ayetoro
• University of Fortune, Igbotako
• Eranova University, Abuja
• Minaret University, Ikirun
• Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Ganmo
• Southern Atlantic University, Uyo
• Lens University, Ilemona
• Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota
• Tonnie Iredia University of Communication, Benin City
• Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos
• Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo
• Tazkiyah University, Kaduna
• Leadership University, Abuja
• Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin
• Bridget University Mbaise
• Greenland University, Jalingo
• JEFAP University, Suleja
• Azione Verde University, Amaigbo
• Unique Open University, Ojo
• American Open University, Abeokuta
• Millenium Crest University, Ikare Akoko
• Abdulfattah Durojaiye University, Abeokuta
• Euston University, Abakaliki
• Adeche Momoh University, Igarra
• Sani Bello University, Kontagora
• Godday Erewa University, Sapele
• Owolabi University, Oke Ila Orangun
• Regnum Medical University, Anthony, Lagos
• City University Abuja
• Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Umuchukwu
• Maria Assumpta University Owerri
• High Flyers University, Ikere-Ekiti
• Ummah University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Pearl University, Calabar
• Omega University Kaduna

The NUC directory changes as new institutions receive licences or recognition. Before applying, verify the institution, exact campus and exact programme on the NUC website.