If you will like to know more about Nigerian universities, we have a complete list of state universities in Nigeria and their details. Read to know more!
Every State in Nigeria has at least one state University. Some have more. However, all state universities do not run the same way.
Some offer specific courses, while others offer a wide range of general courses. Also, some state universities are under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), while others have pulled out.
You can check out the Universities that are not under ASUU, which have higher fees. However, Universities under ASUU are plagued with incessant strikes.
If you want to know more about State Universities in Nigeria, join the read till the end. We will give you a full list as well as other helpful details.
Full List Of State Universities in Nigeria
Nigeria has over 50 state universities scattered across the 36 States of the country. If you’re looking for the ones closest to you, check out this list.
Surely, you’ll see some universities you never knew you could consider within your proximity.
So here is the full list of State universities in Nigeria and their year of establishment
| sn | Name of University | Year of Est. |
| 1 | Abia State University, Uturu | 1981 |
| 2 | Adamawa State University Mubi | 2002 |
| 3 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | 1999 |
| 4 | Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo | 2010 |
| 5 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | 1980 |
| 6 | Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State | 2020 |
| 7 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | 2011 |
| 8 | Benue State University, Makurdi | 1992 |
| 9 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli | 2002 |
| 10 | Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar | 2004 |
| 11 | Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, | 2020 |
| 12 | Delta State University Abraka | 1992 |
| 13 | Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro | 2021 |
| 14 | Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba | 2021 |
| 15 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2000 |
| 16 | Ekiti State University | 1982 |
| 17 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | 1982 |
| 18 | Edo State University | 2016 |
| 19 | Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno | 2022 |
| 20 | Gombe State University, Gombe | 2004 |
| 21 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology | 2017 |
| 22 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai | 2005 |
| 23 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumu olumeni | 2010 |
| 24 | Imo State University, Owerri | 1992 |
| 25 | Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) | 2021 |
| 26 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | 2004 |
| 27 | Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil | 2000 |
| 28 | Kebbi State University, Kebbi | 2006 |
| 29 | King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State | 2021 |
| 30 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State | 2016 |
| 31 | Kogi State University Anyigba | 1999 |
| 32 | Kwara State University, Ilorin | 2009 |
| 33 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | 1990 |
| 34 | Lagos State University, Ojo | 1983 |
| 35 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology | 2022 |
| 36 | Lagos State University of Education | 2022 |
| 37 | Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta | 2017 |
| 38 | Nasarawa State University Keffi | 2002 |
| 39 | Niger Delta University Yenagoa | 2000 |
| 40 | Northwest University Kano | 2012 |
| 41 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | 1982 |
| 43 | Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa | 2008 |
| 44 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | 2015 |
| 45 | Osun State University Osogbo | 2006 |
| 46 | Oyo State Technical University Ibadan | 2012 |
| 47 | Plateau State University Bokkos | 2005 |
| 48 | River State University of Science and Technology | 1979 |
| 49 | Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto | 2022 |
| 50 | Sokoto State University | 2009 |
| 51 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | 2013 |
| 52 | Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode | 2005 |
| 53 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | 2016 |
| 54 | University of Delta, Agbor | 2021 |
| 55 | Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina | 2006 |
| 56 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | 2006 |
| 57 | Zamfara State University | 2017 |
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List of Major State Universities in Nigeria with their Details
Included in this list of some state universities in Nigeria are their vice-chancellor, cut-off mark for 2023, location, and school fees.
Abia State University, Uturu.
Abia State University is located in Uturu Okigwe, Abia state, in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria’s oldest universities.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor Onyemachi Maxwell Ogbulu
- Location – Uturu Okigwe
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦40,000 to ₦56,000
Adamawa State University Mubi
Adamawa State University was created to transform the state through education.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Kaletapwa G. Faraut
- Location – Mubi, Adamawa State
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦55,000 to ₦98,000
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Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
It was first established as Obafemi Awolowo University before being changed in 1985 to its present name. It is a grown university with 7 faculties and many departments.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Kaletapwa G. Faraut
- Location – Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦75,000 – ₦150,000 for new students and ₦80,000 – ₦100,000 for returning students
Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo
This is one of the newest state universities in Nigeria on our list.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor Nse Essien
- Location – 1st campus is at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin L.G.A. The second campus is at Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam L.G.A.
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦53,000 to ₦73,000 for both new and returning students
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Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
This university has up to 15 faculties, and it is located in the southern part of Nigeria.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin
- Location – Ekpoma, Edo State.
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦69,900 to ₦111,500 for freshers and ₦49,625 to ₦80,000 for old students
Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State
Before its transformation into a university, this university was formerly a college of education.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor O.V. Adeoluwa
- Location – Apata hills, Ekiti State
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦175,550 to ₦210,5500
Bauchi State University, Gadau
This state university has 3 campuses, one in Gadua, another in Misua, and one in Bauchi. They have a variety of courses.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Auwalu Uba
- Location – Gadau, Misau, and Bauchi, Bauchi State.
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦26,000 to ₦52,000 for freshers and ₦21,000 to ₦42,000 for returning students
Benue State University, Makurdi
The university has 8 faculties and is affiliated with the college of education, Oju.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Tor Iorapuu
- Location – Makurdi, Bauchi State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦66,100 to ₦119,100 for freshers and ₦46,200 to ₦77,600 for old students.
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
This was changed to its current name in 2014 to immortalize the Biafran Leader Ojukwu. It has two campuses, one in Uli and the other in Igbariam.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Greg Chukwudi Nwakoby
- Location – Uli, Anambra.
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦127,465 to ₦401,815 for freshers and ₦113,315 to ₦401,315 for old students
Cross River State University of Science & Technology, Calabar
Donald Duke established the university, and it has other campuses in Obubra, Ogoja, and Okuku.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Augustine O. Angba
- Location – Calabar, Cross River State
- Cut-off mark – 170
- School fees – ₦89,500
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Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara.
This is one of the newest state universities in Nigeria on our list.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Engr.Prof.Salawu Sadiku
- Location – Osara, Kogi State
- Cut-off mark – 120
- School fees – ₦87,550 for indigenes and ₦201,500 for none indigen
Delta State University Abraka
This University was a teacher-training college and then a college of education before transforming into a university. It has 5 faculties and many departments.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga
- Location – Abraka, Delta State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦64,500 to ₦84,500.
Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
This is one of the newest state universities in Nigeria on our list. It was first a college of agriculture, then a Nigerian polytechnic before it was then changed to a university 3 years ago.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof Jacob Snapps Oboreh
- Location – Ozoro, Delta State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦65,000 to ₦115,750
Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof Ben E. A. Oghojafor
- Location – Asaba, Delta State
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦185,000.
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
This University also has 10 faculties. Recently it gained accreditation to train medical doctors from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Chigozie Ogbu
- Location -, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State
- Cut-off mark – 120
- School fees – ₦100,000 to ₦150,000.
Ekiti State University
This is one of the oldest Nigerian State Universities that has been listed. It had changed its name up to 4 times. The
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor Bamitale Omole
- Location – Ado Ekiti, Ekiti.
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦170,000 to ₦171,000 for new students and ₦56,000 to ₦61,500 for old students.
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
This is also one of the oldest Nigerian State Universities that has been listed.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie
- Location – Enugu, Enugu State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦124,900 for new students and ₦45,340 to ₦124,900 for old students.
Edo State University
- Vice Chancellor – Emmanuel Aluyor
- Location – Iyamho, Edo State
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦320,000 to ₦1.2 million.
Gombe State University, Gombe
Gombe State University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty
- Location – Tudun Wada, Gombe State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦22,500 to ₦80,500 for new students and ₦25,500 to ₦72,500 for old
Imo State University, Owerri
This is another old state university in Nigeria on our list. It has birthed so many famous people in our country.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Professor Uchefula Ugonna Chukwumaeze
- Location – Owerri, Imo State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦150,000 to ₦180,000.
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Kogi State University Anyigba
The University has 7 faculties and many more departments. However, they do not offer medical courses.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Marietu Tenuche
- Location – Anyiba, Kogi State
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦57,500 to ₦100,000 for new students and ₦26,600 to ₦44,250 for old students.
Lagos State University, Ojo
LASU is located in Ojo, with two other campuses in other parts of Lagos. It is a famous university, little wonder why Times Higher Education ranked it as the second-best university in Nigeria.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello
- Location – Ojo, Lagos State
- Cut-off mark – 190
- School fees – ₦113,250 to ₦115,750 for new and returning students
Niger Delta University Yenagoa
This is a state-funded university with 13 faculties, including clinical sciences. It is also one of the young Nigerian universities on our list.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Samuel G. Edoumiekumo
- Location – Amasoma, Bayelsa State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦100,000 to ₦200,000
Osun State University Osogbo
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Clement Adebooye
- Location – Osogbo, Osun State
- Cut-off mark – 160
- School fees – ₦160,000 to ₦235,000 for the new students and ₦100,000 to ₦105,000 for old students
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River State University of Science and Technology
This is a great institution with notable alumni, including the recent governor of Rivers State and other public figures in the country.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule
- Location – Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Cut-off mark – 180
- School fees – ₦65,000 to ₦145,000 for new students and ₦50,000 to ₦105,000 for old students
Sokoto State University
This is one of the state universities in Northern Nigeria established to increase tertiary education opportunities. Here is a list of its other details.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Bashir Garba
- Location – Sokoto, Sokoto State
- Cut-off mark – 130
- School fees – ₦40,000 to ₦60,000 for new students and ₦29,000 for old students
Yobe State University, Damaturu
- Vice Chancellor – Mala Mohammed Daura
- Location – Damaturu, Yobe State
- Cut-off mark – 140
- School fees – ₦29,000 to ₦35,500 for new students and ₦27,600 to ₦34,100 for old students
Zamfara State University
This is one of the state universities in Northern Nigeria established to increase tertiary education opportunities. Here is a list of its other details.
Other details
- Vice Chancellor – Prof. Yahya Zakari
- Location – Talata Mafara, Zamfara State
- Cut-off mark – 150
- School fees – ₦32,000 to ₦66,000
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