A comprehensive list of
State Universities in Nigeria approved by the National University Commission as
at the year 2016/2017. The list is compiled in a serial order according to the
year of establishment by the different State Governments across Nigeria. This
is to enable students, lecturers, researchers, parents and guardians from
different states on Nigeria who intend to apply for any of the Universities.
STATE
UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA – APPROVED BY NUC
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S/N
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STATE
INSTITUTION
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YEAR OF
ESTABLISHMENT
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1.
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Rivers
State University of Science & Technology Port-Harcourt
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1979
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2.
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Ambrose
Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
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1980
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3.
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Abia
State University, Uturu
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1981
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4.
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Enigu
state University of Sciencce & Technology, Enugu
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1982
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5.
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Olabisi
Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
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1982
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6.
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Ekiti
State University, Ado-Ekiti (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti
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1982
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7.
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Lagos
State University, Ojo, Lagos
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1983
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8.
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Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
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1990
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9.
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Imo
State University, Owerri
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1992
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10.
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Benue
State University, Makurdi
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1992
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11.
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Delta
State University, Abraka
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1992
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12.
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Adekunle
Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko, Ondo State
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1999
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13.
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Kogi
State University, Anyigba
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1999
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14.
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Niger-Delta
University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
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2000
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15.
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Anambra
State University, Uli
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2000
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16.
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Kano
State University of Science and Technology Wudil
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2000
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17.
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Ebonyi
State University, Abakaliki
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2000
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18.
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Nassarawa
State University, Keffi
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2002
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19.
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Adamawa
State University, Mubi
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2002
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20.
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Gombe
State University, Gombe
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2004
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21.
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Kaduna
State University, Kaduna
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2004
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22.
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Cross
River State University of Technology, Calabar
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2004
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23.
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Plateau
State University, Bokkos
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2005
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24.
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Ondo
State University of Technology, Okiti Pupa
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2008
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25.
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Ibrahim
Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State
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2005
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26.
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Tai
Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
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2005
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27.
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Umaru
Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
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2006
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28.
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Bukar
Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu, Yobe State
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2006
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29.
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Kebbi
State University of Science & Technology, Aliero
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2006
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30.
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Osun
State University, Osogbo
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2006
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31.
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Taraba
State University, Jalingo
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2008
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32.
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Kwara
State University, Ilorin
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2009
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33.
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Sokoto
State University, Sokoto
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2009
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34.
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Akwa
Ibom State University, Ikot Ikpaden
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2010
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35.
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Ignatius
Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
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2010
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36.
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Bauchi
State University, Gadau
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2011
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37.
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North-West
university, Kano
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2012
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38.
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The
Technical University, Ibadan
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2013
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39.
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SuleLamido
University, Kafin Hausas
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2013
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40.
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Ondo
State University of Medical Sciences
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2015
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