Federal universities in Nigeria are institutions established and funded by the Nigerian federal government. These universities are spread across various states, ensuring educational access and opportunities throughout the country. Below is a summary of these universities, highlighting their distribution and specializations:
Geographical Distribution
- North-Central:
- University of Abuja (Abuja)
- Federal University, Lokoja (Kogi)
- Federal University, Lafia (Nasarawa)
- University of Ilorin (Kwara)
- University of Jos (Plateau)
- North-East:
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (Bauchi)
- Federal University Gashua (Yobe)
- Federal University, Kashere (Gombe)
- University of Maiduguri (Borno)
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology (Adamawa)
- Nigerian Army University (Borno)
- North-West:
- Ahmadu Bello University (Kaduna)
- Bayero University (Kano)
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University (Sokoto)
- Federal University, Dutse (Jigawa)
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (Katsina)
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi)
- South-East:
- University of Nigeria (Nsukka, Enugu)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Anambra)
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike (Ebonyi)
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (Abia)
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (Imo)
- South-South:
- University of Benin (Edo)
- University of Calabar (Cross River)
- University of Port Harcourt (Rivers)
- Federal University, Otuoke (Bayelsa)
- Nigerian Maritime University (Delta)
- University of Uyo (Akwa Ibom)
- South-West:
- University of Ibadan (Oyo)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (Osun)
- Federal University of Technology Akure (Ondo)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Ogun)
- University of Lagos (Lagos)
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (Ekiti)
Specializations
- Technology and Engineering:
- Federal University of Technology Akure
- Federal University of Technology Minna
- Federal University of Technology Owerri
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology
- Agriculture:
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
- Defense and Maritime Studies:
- Nigerian Defence Academy
- Nigerian Maritime University
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- Nigerian Army University
- Open and Distance Learning:
- National Open University of Nigeria
General Purpose Universities
These universities offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields including the arts, sciences, social sciences, engineering, medicine, and law. Examples include:
- University of Ibadan
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
- University of Ilorin
Federal universities in Nigeria play a crucial role in the country’s higher education system, providing access to quality education and fostering research and innovation across multiple disciplines.
Comprehensive list of Federal universities in Nigeria
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi | https://www.atbu.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | https://www.abu.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 3 | Bayero University, Kano | https://www.buk.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 4 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe | https://www.fugashua.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 5 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | https://www.fupre.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | https://www.futa.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 7 | Federal University of Technology, Minna | https://www.futminna.edu.ng | 1982 |
| 8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | https://www.futo.edu.ng | 1980 |
| 9 | Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | https://www.fud.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 10 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | https://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 11 | Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | https://www.fukashere.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 12 | Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | https://www.fulafia.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 13 | Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | https://www.fulokoja.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 14 | Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State | https://www.funai.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 15 | Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | https://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 16 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | https://www.fuoye.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 17 | Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | https://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
| 18 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | https://www.fubk.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 19 | Federal University, Gusau Zamfara | https://www.fugusau.edu.ng | 2013 |
| 20 | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | https://www.mouau.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 21 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | https://www.mautech.edu.ng | 1981 |
| 22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja | https://www.nou.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | https://polac.edu.ng/ | 2013 |
| 24 | Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna | https://www.nda.edu.ng | 1985 |
| 25 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | https://www.unizik.edu.ng | 1992 |
| 26 | Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife | https://www.oauife.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 27 | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | https://www.uniabuja.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 28 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | https://www.unaab.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 29 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi | https://www.uam.edu.ng | 1988 |
| 30 | University of Benin | https://www.uniben.edu.ng | 1970 |
| 31 | University of Calabar | https://www.unical.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 32 | University of Ibadan | https://www.ui.edu.ng | 1948 |
| 33 | University of Ilorin | https://www.unilorin.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 34 | University of Jos | https://www.unijos.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 35 | University of Lagos | https://www.unilag.edu.ng | 1962 |
| 36 | University of Maiduguri | https://www.unimaid.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 37 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | https://www.unn.edu.ng | 1960 |
| 38 | University of Port-Harcourt | https://www.uniport.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 39 | University of Uyo | https://www.uniuyo.edu.ng | 1991 |
| 40 | Usumanu Danfodiyo University | https://www.udusok.edu.ng | 1975 |
| 41 | Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State | https://www.nmu.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 42 | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna | https://afit.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 43 | Nigerian Army University Biu | https://naub.edu.ng/ | 2018 |
| 44 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State | 2020 | |
| 45 | Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State | 2020 | |
| 46 | Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State | 2021 | |
| 47 | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State | 2021 | |
| 48 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State | 2021 | |
| 49 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State | 2021 | |
| 50 | David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu | https://kdums.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 51 | Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State | https://adun.edu.ng | 2023 |
| 52 | Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina | https://www.futd.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 53 | African Aviation and Aerospace University | https://aaau.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 54 | National University of Science and Technology, Abuja | 2023 | |
| 55 | Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa | 2023 | |
| 56 | Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State | 2023 | |
| 57 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina | 2023 | |
| 58 | Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi | 2023 | |
| 59 | Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State | 2023 | |
| 60 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State | 2023 | |
| 61 | Federal University of Education, Kano | 2023 | |
| 62 | Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo | 2023 |
