Comprehensive Breakdown of Nigerian Universities in 36 States

Some Nigerians on X recently observed that graduates from certain Nigerian universities dominate major industries, which has sparked a conversation about what’s happening in other universities nationwide. 

To better understand the country’s educational landscape, we broke down the Nigerian universities in all 36 states, including federal, state, and private institutions. 

Abia boasts diverse institutions, including one federal, one state, and four private universities.

Federal: 1 

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

State: 1 

Abia State University, Uturu

Private: 4

Gregory University, Uturu

Rhema University, Aba

Spiritan University, Nneochi

Clifford University, Owerrinta

Adamawa, in northeastern Nigeria, is home to two federal universities, one state university, and one private university.

Federal: 2

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi

State: 1 

Adamawa State University, Mubi

Private: 1

American University of Nigeria, Yola

Akwa Ibom has two federal universities, two state universities, and three private institutions.

Federal: 2

University of Uyo

Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi.

State: 1

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden

Private: 3

Obong University, Obong Ntak

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene

Topfaith University, Mkpatak

Anambra has a rich educational offering with two federal universities, one state university, and seven private universities, serving as an academic powerhouse in the Southeast.

Federal: 2

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Police Academy, Wudil

Police Academy, Wudil

State: 1 

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

Private: 7

Tansian University, Umunya

Madonna University, Okija

Paul University, Awka