Today, we bring to you a full list of federal universities in Nigeria, including year founded, vice-chancellors, and websites.
Converseer reports that all universities in Nigeria must be approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) before they can operate, and the commission must approve each course offered.
Full list of federal universities in Nigeria
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi | Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba | https://www.atbu.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | Prof. Adamu Ahmed | https://www.abu.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 3 | Bayero University, Kano | Prof. Haruna Musa | https://www.buk.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 4 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe | Prof. Maimuna Waziri | https://www.fugashua.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 5 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | Prof.Ezekiel Oghenenyerhovwo Agbalagba | https://www.fupre.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | Prof. Temidayo Adenike Oladiji | https://www.futa.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 7 | Federal University of Technology, Minna | Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta | https://www.futminna.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti | https://www.futo.edu.ng | 1980 |
| 9 | Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammad | https://www.fud.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 10 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | Prof. Aminu Ado (Ag.) | https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 11 | Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | Prof. Umaru A Pate | https://www.fukashere.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 12 | Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | Professor Sheju Adbul Rahman | https://www.fulafia.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 13 | Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi | https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 14 | Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State | Prof. Sunday Oge Elom | https://www.funai.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 15 | Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | Professor Teddy Charles Adias | https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 16 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | Prof. Joshua Ogunwole | https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 17 | Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | Professor Jude Sammani Rabo | https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 18 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar | https://www.fubk.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 19 | Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara | Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau | https://www.fugusau.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 20 | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | Professor Ursula Ngozi Akanwa | https://www.mouau.edu.ng | 1992 |
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|
| 21 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | Prof. Ibrahim Umar | https://www.mautech.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja | Professor Olufemi Peters | https://www.nou.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | AIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar | https://polac.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 24 | Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna | Professor Isah Garba (Provost) | https://www.nda.edu.ng | 1985 |
| 25 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi (Ag.) | https://www.unizik.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 26 | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire | https://www.oauife.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 27 | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | Prof. Matthew Adamu (Ag.) | https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 28 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | Prof. Olusola B. Kehinde | https://www.unaab.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 29 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi | Prof. Isaac N. Itodo | https://www.uam.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 30 | University of Benin | Prof. Adoba Bright Omoregie | https://www.uniben.edu.ng | 1970 |
| 31 | University of Calabar | Prof. Offiong Offiong | https://www.unical.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 32 | University of Ibadan | Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale | https://www.ui.edu.ng | 1948 |
| 33 | University of Ilorin | Prof. Wahab O. Egbewole | https://www.unilorin.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 34 | University of Jos | Prof. Tanko Ishaya | https://www.unijos.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 35 | University of Lagos | Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola | https://www.unilag.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 36 | University of Maiduguri | Prof. Mohammed L. Mele | https://www.unimaid.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 37 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Prof. Simon Ortuanya | https://www.unn.edu.ng | 1960 |
| 38 | University of Port-Harcourt | Professor Owunari Georgewill | https://www.uniport.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 39 | University of Uyo | Professor Nyaudo Ndaeyo | https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng | 1991 |
| 40 | Usumanu Danfodiyo University | Prof. Bashiru Garba | https://www.udusok.edu.ng | 1975 |
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|
| 41 | Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State | Prof. Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa | https://www.nmu.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 42 | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna | Prof. Auwal Kassim | https://afit.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 43 | Nigerian Army University Biu | Lawan B. Buratai | https://naub.edu.ng/ | 2018 |
| 44 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State | Prof. Francis Aba Uba | 2020 | |
| 45 | Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State | Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad | 2020 | |
| 46 | Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State | Prof Sabo Ibrahim Birnin-kudu | 2021 | |
| 47 | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State | Prof Leo Daniel | 2021 | |
| 48 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State | Prof Bala Audu | 2021 | |
| 49 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State | Prof Akeem Olawale Lasisi | 2021 | |
| 50 | David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu | Prof. Jesse Uneke | https://kdums.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 51 | Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State | Prof. Dili Ofuokwu | https://adun.edu.ng | 2023 |
| 52 | Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina | Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal | https://www.futd.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 53 | African Aviation and Aerospace University | Prof. Tilmann Gabriel (Ag.) | https://aaau.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 54 | National University of Science and Technology, Abuja | Prof. J. E. Ahaneku | 2023 | |
| 55 | Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa | Prof. Reginald I. Keremah | 2023 | |
| 56 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State | Prof. Abel Nze Onunu | 2023 | |
| 57 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina | Prof. Bello Bala Shehu | 2023 | |
| 58 | Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi | Prof. Bitrus D. Tarfa | 2023 | |
| 59 | Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State | Dr. Suleiman Balarebe (Ag.) | 2023 | |
| 60 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State | Prof. Stella N. Lenchi (Ag) | 2023 |
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|
| 61 | Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano | Dr. Sadi Mohammed Sirajo (Ag.) | 2023 | |
| 62 | Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo | Dr. Samuel A. Akintunde | 2023 | |
| 63 | Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu | Prof. John Emaimo | https://fuahse.edu.ng/ | 2024 |
| 64 | Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta | Fatiu Abiola Arogundade | https://fummsa.net | 2023 |
| 65 | Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State | VC Dr. Christiana F. Zumyil (Ag.) | 2023 | |
| 66 | Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State | 2023 | ||
| 67 | University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State | 2024 | ||
| 68 | Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State | 2025 | ||
| 69 | Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State | 2025 | ||
| 70 | Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode | Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo | 2025 | |
| 71 | Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State | 2025 | ||
| 72 | Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State. | 2025 | ||
| 73 | Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State | 2025 | ||
| 74 | Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe | 2025 |
Updated April 2026.
