Current List Of NUC Accredited Federal,State & Private Universities In Nigeria + Official Websites

The Nigeria University Council (NUC) has been given the mandate to accredit tertiary instuitions in Nigeria.

According to the NUC,its aim is to be a dynamic regulatory agency acting as a catalyst for positive change and innovation for the delivery of quality university education in Nigeria.

This post contains the recent and most current list of accredited federal universities,state universities and private universities in Nigeria, including the universities official website and year the university was founded / established.

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Currently there are 74 NUC Accredited Private Universities,40 NUC Accredited Federal Universities & 46 NUC Accredited State Universities in Nigeria.

As a fresh secondary school graduate seeking for admission into any of the tertiary universities in Nigeria,it is important that you gain admission into an accredited university in Nigeria else your degree certificate might be worthless and invalid after wasting time,effort and money studying in an unaccredited university in Nigeria.

Listed below is the current,updated and most recent list of accredited federal universities,state universities and private universities in Nigeria in 2018 and the school's official websites.

Current List Of Accredited Federal,State & Private Universities In Nigeria + Official Websites 

NUC Accredited Federal Universities In Nigeria

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
www.atbu.edu.ng
Founded: 1988

2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
www.abu.edu.ng
Founded: 1962

3. Bayero University, Kano
www.buk.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
www.fugashua.edu.ng
Founded: 2013

5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
www.fupre.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

6. Federal University of Technology, Akure
www.futa.edu.ng
Founded: 1981

7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
www.futminna.edu.ng
Founded: 1982

8. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
www.futo.edu.ng

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Founded: 1980

9. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
www.fud.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

10. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

11. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
www.fukashere.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

12. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
www.fulafia.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

13. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
www.fulokoja.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

14. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State
www.funai.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

15. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
www.fuotuoke.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

16. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
www.fuoye.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

17. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
www.fuwukari.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

18. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
www.fubk.edu.ng
Founded: 2013

19. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara
www.fugus.edu.ng
Founded: 2013

20. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
www.mouau.edu.ng
Founded:1992

21. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
www.mautech.edu.ng
Founded: 1981

22. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
www.nou.edu.ng
Founded: 2002

23. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
www.npf.gov.ng
Founded:2013

24. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
www.nda.edu.ng
Founded: 1985

25. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
www.unizik.edu.ng
Founded: 1992

26. Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
www.oauife.edu.ng
Founded: 1962

27. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
www.uniabuja.edu.ng
Founded: 1988

28. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
www.unaab.edu.ng
Founded: 1988

29. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
www.uam.edu.ng
Founded: 1988

30. University of Benin
www.uniben.edu.ng
Founded:1970

31. University of Calabar
www.unical.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

32. University of Ibadan
www.ui.edu.ng
Founded: 1948

33. University of Ilorin
www.unilorin.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

34. University of Jos
www.unijos.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

35. University of Lagos
www.unilag.edu.ng
Founded: 1962

36. University of Maiduguri
www.unimaid.edu.ng
Founded:1975

37. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
www.unn.edu.ng
Founded: 1960

38. University of Port-Harcourt
www.uniport.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

39. University of Uyo
www.uniuyo.edu.ng
Founded: 1991

40. Usumanu Danfodiyo University
www.udusok.edu.ng
Founded: 1975

NUC Accredited State Universities In Nigeria  2018

1. Abia State University, Uturu
www.absu.edu.ng
Founded: 1981

2. Adamawa State University Mubi
www.adsu.edu.ng
Founded: 2002

3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
www.aaua.edu.ng
Founded: 1999

4. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
www.aksu.edu.ng
Founded: 2010

5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
www.aauekpoma.edu.ng
Founded: 1980

6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
www.coou.edu.ng
Founded: 2000

7. Bauchi State University, Gadau

www.basug.edu.ng

Founded: 2011

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8. Benue State University, Makurdi
www.bsum.edu.ng
Founded: 1992

9. Yobe State University, Damaturu
www.ysu.edu.ng
Founded: 2006

10. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar
www.crutech.edu.ng
Founded: 2004

11. Delta State University Abraka
www.delsu.edu.ng
Founded: 1992

12. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
www.ebsu.edu.ng
Founded: 2000

13. Ekiti State University
www.eksu.edu.ng
Founded: 1982

14. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
www.esut.edu.ng
Founded: 1982

15. Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe
www.gomsu.org
Founded: 2004

16. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
www.ibbu.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

17. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni
www.iaue.edu.ng
Founded: 2010

18. Imo State University, Owerri
www.imsu.edu.ng
Founded: 1992

19. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa
www.slu.edu.ng
Founded: 2013

20. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
www.kasu.edu.ng
Founded: 2004

21. Kano University of Science & Technology
www.kustportal.edu.ng
Founded: 2000

22. Kebbi State University, Kebbi
www.ksusta.edu.ng
Founded: 2006

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23. Kogi State University Anyigba
www.ksu.edu.ng
Founded: 1999

24. Kwara State University, Ilorin
www.kwasu.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

25. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
www.lautech.edu.ng
Founded: 1990

26. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
www.osustech.edu.ng
Founded: 2008

27. River State University of Science and Technology
www.ust.edu.ng
Founded: 1979

28. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Founded: 1982

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29. Lagos State University, Ojo
www.lasu.edu.ng
Founded: 1983

30. Niger Delta University Yenagoa
www.ndu.edu.ng
Founded: 2000

31. Nasarawa State University Keffi
www.nsuk.edu.ng
Founded: 2002

32. Plateau State University Bokkos
www.plasu.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

33. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
www.tasued.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

34. Umar Musa Yar' Adua University Katsina
www.umyu.edu.ng
Founded: 2006

35. Osun State University Osogbo
www.uniosun.edu.ng
Founded: 2006

36 Taraba State University, Jalingo
www.tsuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2008

37. Sokoto State University
www.ssu.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

38. Northwest University Kano
www.nwu.edu.ng
Founded: 2012

39. Oyo State Technical University Ibadan
Founded: 2012

40.Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
Founded: 2015

41. Edo University Iyamo
Founded: 2016

42. Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State
Founded: 2016

43. University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
Founded: 2016

44. Bornu State University, Maiduguri
Founded: 2016

45. Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
Founded: 2017

46. Gombe State University of Science and Technology

NUC Accredited Private Universities In Nigeria

1. Achievers University, Owo
www.achievers.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

2. Adeleke University, Ede
www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State
www.abuad.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

4.African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
www.aust.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

5. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
www.acu.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
www.alhikmah.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

7. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
www.auk.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
www.aun.edu.ng
Founded: 2003

9. Augustine University
www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

10. Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
www.babcock.edu.ng
Founded: 1999

11. Baze University
www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

12. Bells University of Technology, Otta
www.bellsuniversity.org
Founded: 2005

13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
www.idahosauniversity.com
Founded: 2002

14. Bingham University, New Karu
www.binghamuni.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

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15. Bowen University, Iwo
www.bowenuniversity-edu.org
Founded: 2001

See Also: Current List Of Accredited Maritime Universities In Nigeria 

16. Caleb University, Lagos
www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

17. Caritas University, Enugu
www.caritasuni.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

18. Chrisland University
www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

19. Covenant University Ota
www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2002

20. Crawford University Igbesa
www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

21. Crescent University
www.crescent-university.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

22. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo
www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

23. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2012

24. Evangel University, Akaeze
www.evangeluniv.edu.ng
Founded: 2012

25. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

26. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State
www.gouni.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

27. Gregory University, Uturu
www.gregoryuniversity.com
Founded: 2012

28. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
www.hallmark.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

29. Hezekiah University, Umudi
www.hezekiah.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

30. Igbinedion University Okada Professor www.iuokada.edu.ng
Founded: 1999

31. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji Professor Sola Fajana
www.jabu.edu.ng
Founded: 2006

32. Kings University, Ode Omu
www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

33. Kwararafa University, Wukari
www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org
Founded: 2005

34. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
www.lmu.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

35. Lead City University, Ibadan
www.lcu.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

36. Madonna University, Okija
www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 1999

37. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
www.mcu.edu.ng
Founded: 2012

38. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
www.mciu.edu.ng

39. Mountain Top University
www.mountaintopuniversity.org
Founded: 2015

40. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
www.ntnu.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

41. Novena University, Ogume
www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

42.  Obong University, Obong Ntak
www.obonguniversity.net
Founded: 2007

43. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State
www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

44. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
www.pau.edu.ng
Founded: 2002

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45. Paul University, Awka - Anambra State
www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

46. Redeemer's University, Mowe
www.run.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

47. Renaissance University, Enugu
www.renaissanceuniversityng.com
Founded: 2005

48. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State
www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2009

49. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

50. Salem University, Lokoja
www.salemuniversity.org
Founded: 2007

51. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
www.sau.edu.ng
Founded: 2011

52. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2012

53. Summit University
Founded: 2015

54. Tansian University, Umunya
www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

55. University of Mkar, Mkar
www.unimkar.edu.ng
Founded: 2005

56. Veritas University, Abuja
www.veritas.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

57. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State
www.wellspringuniversity.net
Founded: 2009

58. Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo
www.wusto.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

59. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
wdu.edu.ng
Founded: 2007

60. Christopher University Mowe
www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng
Founded: 2015

61. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
Founded: 2016

62. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
Founded: 2016

63. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State
Founded: 2016

64. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
Founded: 2016

65. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
Founded: 2016

66. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Founded: 2016

67. Coal City University Enugu State
Founded: 2016

68. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
Founded: 2016

69. Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
Founded: 2017

70. Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
Founded: 2017

71. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
Founded: 2017

72. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
Founded: 2017

73. Atiba University Oyo
Founded: 2017

74. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos.

Listed above is the current list of all the accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria,for more information you can contact the National Universities Commission (NUC) at 26, Aguiyi Ironsi street PMB 237 Garki GPO,Maitama, Abuja. Or you can call any of these phone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081.

You can also send an email to the NUC on info@nuc.edu.ng.