Below is the full list of federal universities in Nigeria as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), including the year they were founded, vice-chancellors and websites.
Full list of state universities in Nigeria
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers State University | Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule | https://www.rsu.edu.ng | 1979 |
| 2 | Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | Professor Eunice Omonzejie | https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng | 1980 |
| 3 | Abia State University, Uturu | Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu | https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 4 | Ekiti State University | Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun | https://www.eksu.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 5 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | Prof. Aloysius Michael Okolie | https://www.esut.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 6 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | Prof Ayodeji Johnson Agboola | https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 7 | Lagos State University, Ojo | Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello | https://www.lasu.edu.ng | 1983 |
| 8 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu | https://www.lautech.edu.ng | 1990 |
| 9 | Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi | Prof. Simon Terver Ubwa (Ag.) | https://www.bsum.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 10 | Delta State University, Abraka | Prof. Samuel O. Asagba | https://www.delsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Imo State University, Owerri | Prof. U Chukwumaeze | https://www.imsu.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 12 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige | https://www.aaua.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 13 | Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba | Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche | https://www.ksu.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 14 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli | Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha | https://coou.edu.ng/ | 2000 |
| 15 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | Professor Chigozie N Ogbu | https://www.ebsu.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 16 | Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil | Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai | https://www.kust.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 17 | Niger Delta University, Yenagoa | Prof. Allen A. Agih | https://www.ndu.edu.ng | 2000 |
| 18 | Adamawa State University, Mubi | Prof. Augustine Clement | https://www.adsu.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 19 | Nasarawa State University, Keffi | Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman | https://www.nsuk.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 20 | University of Cross River State, Calabar | Prof. Francisca Bassey | https://www.crutech.edu.ng | 2004 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Gombe State University, Gombe | Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta | https://www.gsu.edu.ng | 2004 |
| 22 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna | Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa | https://www.kasu.edu.ng | 2004 |
| 23 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai | Prof. M. H. Sulaiman | https://www.ibbu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 24 | Plateau State University, Bokkos | Prof. Shedrack Gaya Best (Ag) | https://www.plasu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 25 | Yobe State University, Damaturu | Prof. Mala M. Daura | https://www.ysu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 26 | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero | Prof. Bagudu G.Danshehu | https://www.ksusta.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 27 | Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University, Katsina | Prof. Shehu Salihu Muhammad | https://www.umyu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 28 | Osun State University, Osogbo | Prof Odunayo Clement Adeboye | https://www.uniosun.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 29 | Olusegun Agagu University of Sc. & Tech., Okitipupa, Ondo | Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa | https://www.osustech.edu.ng | 2008 |
| 30 | Taraba State University, Jalingo | Prof. Sunday Paul Bako | https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng | 2008 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Kwara State University, Ilorin | Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh (Ag.) | https://www.kwasu.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 32 | Sokoto State University | Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima | https://www.ssu.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 33 | Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden | Prof. Nse U. Essien | https://www.aksu.edu.ng | 2010 |
| 34 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni | Prof. Okechukwu Onochukwu | https://www.iaue.edu.ng | 2010 |
| 35 | Bauchi State University, Gadau | Professor Fatimah Ja’afar Tahir | https://www.basug.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 36 | Northwest University Kano | Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero | https://www.nwu.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 37 | First Technical University, Ibadan | Prof. Adesola Ajayi | https://tech-u.edu.ng/ | 2012 |
| 38 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Yakasai | https://www.slu.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 39 | University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State | Prof. Adesegun Fatusi | https://www.unimed.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 40 | Edo State University, Iyamho | Prof. Victor Olawale Adetimirin | https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State | Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie | https://www.komu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 42 | University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | Prof. Solomon T. Ebobrah | https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ | 2016 |
| 43 | Kashim Ibrahim (formerly Bornu State) University, Maiduguri | Prof. Engr. Babagana Gutti | 2016 | |
| 44 | Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta | Prof Akinwale Coker | 2017 | |
| 45 | Zamfara State University | Prof Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi | 2018 | |
| 46 | Bayelsa Medical University | Prof. Dimie Ogoina | https://bmu.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 47 | University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State | Prof. Christopher Chiedozie Eze (Ag) | https://www.uaes.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 48 | Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi | Eng. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu | https://custech.edu.ng/ | 2020 |
| 49 | Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti State | Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa | https://bouesti.edu.ng/ | 2020 |
| 50 | University of Delta, Agbor | Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke | https://unidel.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro | Prof. Jacob S. Oboreh | https://dsust.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 52 | Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba | Prof. Ben E.A. Oghojafor | https://www.dou.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 53 | Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin | Prof. Lafiagi-Okuneye Bidemi Bilkis (Ag) | 2022 | |
| 54 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu | Prof. Olumuyiwa O. Odusanya | 2022 | |
| 55 | Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto | Prof. Malami Umar Tambuwal | 2022 | |
| 56 | State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu | Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna | 2022 | |
| 57 | University of Ilesa, Osun State | Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu | 2022 | |
| 58 | Emanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo | Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan | 2022 | |
| 59 | Kogi State University, Kabba | Prof. K.I.T. Eniola | 2023 | |
| 60 | AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State | Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko | 2023 |
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State | 2024 | ||
| 62 | Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State | 2025 | ||
| 63 | Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State | 2025 | ||
| 64 | Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akampa, Cross River State | 2025 | ||
| 65 | Benue State University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Ihugh. | 2025 | ||
| 66 | University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza, Ebonyi State | 2025 | ||
| 67 | University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, Imo State | 2025 |
Updated April 2026.
