Are you searching for State owned schools? Here is the updated list of Accredited State Universities in Nigeria. Higher education institutions in the Nigeria are known as Universities, polytechnics and college of education. State Universities award undergraduate, postgraduate degrees including masters and doctorate (PhD).
The schools in Nigeria are so numerous that most students tend to be confused especially when it comes to choosing one during JAMB. This article seek to reduce your worries.
Most Federal universities are now making it to to ten ranked universities according to QS World University Rankings 2022.
State Universities in Nigeria
Government owned universities are divided into two main types, Federal Government schools and State Government schools.
According to the National Universities Commission (NUC) 2022, State universities in Nigeria and their website are:
- Abia State University, Uturu Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu https://www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng 1981
- Adamawa State University Mubi Prof (Mrs) Kaletapwa Farauta https://www.adsu.edu.ng 2002
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige https://www.aaua.edu.ng 1999
- Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden Prof. Nse U. Essien https://www.aksu.edu.ng 2010
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Professor Sunny Adagbonyi https://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng 1980
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Prof. Greg C. Nwakoby https://coou.edu.ng/ 2000
- Bauchi State University, Gadau Prof. Auwalu Uba Adamu https://www.basug.edu.ng 2011
- Benue State University, Makurdi Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu https://www.bsum.edu.ng 1992
- Yobe State University, Damaturu Prof. Mala M. Daura https://www.ysu.edu.ng 2006
- Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar Prof. Augustine Oko Angba https://www.crutech.edu.ng 2004
- Delta State University Abraka Professor Andy Egwunyenga https://www.delsu.edu.ng 1992
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Professor Chigozie N Ogbu https://www.ebsu.edu.ng 2000
- Ekiti State University Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun https://www.eksu.edu.ng 1982
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu Prof.Aloysius Michael Okolie https://www.esut.edu.ng 1982
- Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe Prof. Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty https://www.gsu.edu.ng 2004
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Prof. Kasim Adamu https://www.ibbu.edu.ng 2005
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolum
- Imo State University, Owerri Prof. U Chukwumaeze https://www.imsu.edu.ng 1992
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa Prof. Lawan Sani Taura https://www.slu.edu.ng 2013
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna Professor Muhammad Tanko https://www.kasu.edu.ng 2004
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil Professor IShehu A Musa https://www.kust.edu.ng 2000
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero Prof. Bashar Ladan Aliero https://www.ksusta.edu.ng 2006
- Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche https://www.ksu.edu.ng 1999
- Kwara State University, Ilorin Professor Mohammed M Akanbi https://www.kwasu.edu.ng 2009
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso Prof. Mojeed Olaide Liasu https://www.lautech.edu.ng 1990
- Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa https://www.osustech.edu.ng 2008
- Rivers State University Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule https://www.rsu.edu.ng 1979
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye Prof Ayodeji Johnson Agboola https://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 1982
- Lagos State University, Ojo Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello https://www.lasu.edu.ng 1983
- Niger Delta University Yenagoa Prof. Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumo https://www.ndu.edu.ng 2000
- Nasarawa State University Keffi Prof. Suleiman Bala Mohammed https://www.nsuk.edu.ng 2002
- Plateau State University Bokkos Prof. Yohana D. Izam https://www.plasu.edu.ng 2005
- Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo https://www.tasued.edu.ng 2005
- Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina Prof. Sanusi Mamman https://www.umyu.edu.ng 2006
- Osun State University Osogbo Prof Odunayo Clement Adeboye https://www.uniosun.edu.ng 2006
- Taraba State University, Jalingo Prof. Sunday Paul Bako https://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng 2008
- Sokoto State University Prof. Bashiru Garba https://www.ssu.edu.ng 2009
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano Prof. Muktar Atiku Kurawa https://www.nwu.edu.ng 2012
- First Technical University Ibadan Prof. Adesola Ajayi https://tech-u.edu.ng/ 2012
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Prof. Adesegun Fatusi https://www.unimed.edu.ng 2015
- Edo State University Uzairue Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor (Ag) https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/ 2016
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie https://www.komu.edu.ng/ 2016
- University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene https://www.uat.edu.ng/public/ 2016
- Bornu State University, Maiduguri Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe 2016
- Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta Prof Akinwale Coker 2017
- Gombe State University of Science and Technology 2017
- Zamfara State University Prof Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi 2018
- Bayelsa Medical University Prof. Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu https://bmu.edu.ng/ 2019
- University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State Prof. Patrick E. Egbule https://www.uaes.edu.ng/ 2019
- Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi Prof. Salawu Sadiku https://custech.edu.ng/ 2020
- University of Delta, Agbor Prof. Stells C. Chiemeke https://unidel.edu.ng/ 2021
52 Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro https://dsust.edu.ng/ 2021 - Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba https://www.dou.edu.ng/ 2021
- Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State Prof. Olufemi V Adeoluwa https://bouesti.edu.ng/ 2020
- Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto 2022
- Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno 2022
- University of Ilesa, Osun State 2022
Note: The State universities listed above is not according to ranking.
Factors To Consider When Choosing A State Universities School
There are when things to consider when choosing a school to study. On of such is the courses offered by such institution. Another factor to consider is the tuition fee and cost of living in the area where the school is situated as well as availability of hostel.
Some State universities in Nigeria charges tuition fee for as low as N20,000 per section while some charge as high as N200,000. This is really a factor to consider especially for those from low income families.
Conclusion: We are glad you now know all the accredited State universities in Nigeria. Make sure you visit the website of each of the intuition for more information.