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Full List Of Nuc-Approved Federal Universities In Nigeria (2025)

If you're looking for a complete and up-to-date list of federal universities in Nigeria, you're in the right place! With education being a top priority in the country, the National Universities Commission (NUC) constantly updates its list of accredited universities. As of March 2025, Nigeria officially has 63 federal universities spread across different geopolitical zones.

In this article, we'll provide:
✔ A detailed list of all 63 federal universities
✔ Recent updates on newly established institutions
✔ FAQs to answer common questions about federal universities in Nigeria

Let's dive in!

Latest Updates on Federal Universities in Nigeria (2025)

A few new universities have been added to Nigeria's federal university system. In February 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the establishment of three new federal universities:

1. Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State
2. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
3. Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State

With these additions, the total number of federal universities in Nigeria is now 63.

Complete List of NUC-Approved Federal Universities in Nigeria (2025)

To make it easier, we've grouped the universities by region:

North-Central Nigeria

1. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), FCT
2. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), Niger State
3. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State
4. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), Benue State
5. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State
6. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State
7. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State
8. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State

North-East Nigeria

9. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State
10. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State
11. Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, Adamawa State
12. Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA), Yobe State
13. Federal University, Kashere (FUK), Gombe State
14. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State
15. Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI), Taraba State

North-West Nigeria

16. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State
17. Bayero University Kano (BUK), Kano State
18. Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto State
19. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State
20. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Kebbi State
21. Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State
22. Federal University of Health Sciences, Kankia (FUHSK), Katsina State
23. Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State

South-East Nigeria

24. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State
25. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State
26. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU), Umudike, Abia State
27. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State
28. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI), Ebonyi State

South-South Nigeria

29. University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State
30. University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State
31. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State
32. Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), Bayelsa State
33. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State
34. Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State
35. Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State

South-West Nigeria

36. University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State
37. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State
38. University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State
39. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State
40. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State
41. Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State
42. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State

Recently Established Federal Universities

43. Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA), Yobe State
44. Federal University, Kashere (FUK), Gombe State
45. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA), Kogi State
46. Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI), Taraba State
47. Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State
48. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State
49. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State
50. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State
51. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Kebbi State
52. Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS), Zamfara State
53. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State
54. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State
55. Federal University of Health Sciences, Kankia (FUHSK), Katsina State
56. Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State
57. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI), Ebonyi State
58. Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE), Bayelsa State
59. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State
60. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), Benue State
61. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State
62. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), Niger State
63. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State

FAQs About Federal Universities in Nigeria

1. How many federal universities are there in Nigeria in 2025?
As of March 2025, there are 63 federal universities officially accredited by the NUC.

2. What is the best federal university in Nigeria?
The best university depends on the course of study, but University of Ibadan (UI), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and University of Lagos (UNILAG) are among the top-ranked institutions.

3. What are the newest federal universities in Nigeria?
The newest federal universities include:

• Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji
• Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti
• Federal University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni

4. How can I check if a university is NUC-approved?
Visit the National Universities Commission (NUC) website at www.nuc.edu.ng for the latest updates.

This concludes our complete list of NUC-accredited federal universities in Nigeria for 2025. We hope this guide helps you in making the right educational choices!