List of Federal Universities in Nigeria And Their Websites

Hello friends, I am positive that if you’re reading this article it is imminent that you’re in search of information about the existing Federal universities in Nigeria.

Nigeria is the most populous black nation on earth and with a population made up of mostly youth, universities are established yearly.

A university is an institution of higher learning which offers graduate and postgraduate certificates after specified researches and examinations have been undertaken.

Universities in Nigeria are accredited by a body known as the NUC. NUC stands for National Universities Commission and it is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring quality delivery of higher education both in private universities and federal universities in Nigeria.

Every year NUC releases a comprehensive list of accredited private and federal universities in Nigeria. Most time this list is not presented in order of the best universities in Nigeria, other bodies carry out this ranking.

NUC advises that before making an application to any institution of higher learning within the country, you should source for sufficient information about such institution. This information will furnish you with information regarding accreditation, courses offered and requirements you must meet.

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There is always a buzz about Federal Universities in Nigeria probably because people believe they are more equipped and they have government backing. Generally they have more funds at their disposal as they are fully funded by the Federal Government’s budget.

A major catch about Federal Universities in Nigeria is that there are several key requirements that must be fulfilled before gaining admission to these institutions.

One major requirement is that you cannot choose them as second choice in the JAMB UTME examination. For this singular reason some affluent kids just prefer choosing and applying to private universities despite their exorbitant fees.

Without further ado, let us get to the crux of this article, the list of Federal universities in Nigeria.

Federal Universities in Nigeria And Their Web Addresses

S/N	Name of Universities	Vice Chancellor	Official Website	Year Established
1	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Professor Saminu Ibrahim	http://www.atbu.edu.ng	1988
2	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Professor Ibrahim Garba	http://www.abu.edu.ng	1962
3	Bayero University, Kano	Professor Yahuza Muhammad Bello	http://www.buk.edu.ng	1975
4	Federal University Gashua, Yobe	Prof. Andrew Haruna	http://www.fugashua.edu.ng	2013
5	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Prof. Akii Ibhadode	http://www.fupre.edu.ng	2007
6	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Prof. Adebiyi Gregory Daramola	http://www.futa.edu.ng	1981
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Professor Musibau Adewunmi Akanji	http://www.futminna.edu.ng	1982
8	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Prof. Chigozie C. Asiabaka	http://www.futo.edu.ng	1980
9	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	Professor Fatima Batoul Muktar	http://www.fud.edu.ng/	2011
10	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	Professor Haruna Abdu Kaita	http://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng	2011
11	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	Prof. Alhassan Mohammed Gani	http://www.fukashere.edu.ng	2011
12	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	Professor Muhammad Sanusi Liman	http://www.fulafia.edu.ng	2011
13	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	Professor Angela Freeman Miri	http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng	2011
14	Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State	Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba	http://www.funai.edu.ng	2011
15	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	Professor Seth Accra Jaja	http://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/	2011
16	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	Prof. Kayode Soremekun	http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/	2011
17	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	Professor Mohammed Kundiri	http://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/	2011
18	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	Prof. Auwal H Yadudu	http://www.fubk.edu.ng	2013
19	Federal University, Gusau Zamfara	Prof. Magaji Garba	http://www.fugus.edu.ng	2013
20	Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike	Professor Francis O Otunta	http://www.mouau.edu.ng	2013
21	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor Kyari Mohammed	http://www.mautech.edu.ng	1981
22	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos	Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu	http://www.nou.edu.ng	2002
23	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Professor Munzali Jibril	http://www.npf.gov.ng	2013
24	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna	Professor S.O Okeniyi	http://www.nda.edu.ng	1985
25	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Joseph E. Ehaneku	http://www.unizik.edu.ng	1992
26	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede	http://www.oauife.edu.ng	1962
27	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Professor Machael Umale Adikwu	http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
28	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Ag. Professor Ololade Enikuomehin	http://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
29	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Prof. Emmanuel I. Kucha	http://www.uam.edu.ng	1988
30	University of Benin	Professor Faraday Orumwense	http://www.uniben.edu.ng	1970
31	University of Calabar	Prof. Zana Itinube Akpagu	http://www.unical.edu.ng	1975
32	University of Ibadan	Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka	http://www.ui.edu.ng	1948
33	University of Ilorin	Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali	http://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
34	University of Jos	Prof. Sebastian Maimako	http://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
35	University of Lagos	Prof. Rahman A. Bello	http://www.unilag.edu.ng	1962
36	University of Maiduguri	Professor Ibrahim A. Njodi	http://www.unimaid.edu.ng	1975
37	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba	http://www.unn.edu.ng	1960
38	University of Port-Harcourt	Professor Ndowa N Lale	http://www.uniport.edu.ng	1975
39	University of Uyo	Professor Enefiok Essien	http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	1991
40	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Professor Abdullahi Audu. Zuru	http://www.udusok.edu.ng	1975
41	Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State			2018

Over 90% of the courses in these universities are accredited, which means you’re sure of getting the best from any of the universities listed above.

Above all, they are very affordable when compared to state and private universities.

Now that we have been furnished with a list of the Federal universities in Nigeria, let us take a look at some of the goals of the NUC.

The Goals of the National Universities Commission are:

Achieving and maintaining crisis free and stable University system in the country.
To ensure that at least 80% of the courses offered by each university are fully accredited and thus sustain quality service delivery from such institutions.
To bring into being and keep up proficiency in the utilization of ICT for delivering quality service both within the Commission and the different universities.
Ensure that Universities provide upgraded facilities that will ensure comfortable learning for students and ease in acquiring knowledge.
To ensure that graduates churned out from universities meet up with the manpower needs of the country, both in number and quality.
To establish and cause to bloom a relationship between public and private universities.

Now that you’ve all of these information, it is easier to make a choice of which institution to apply to. There are certain criteria to consider in choosing a federal university as a place of study, some of these include: