University By Administrative Region In Nigeria
There are total 156(approx) officially recognized/accredited universities or other higher educational institutions in Nigeria
Below is the count of universities offering a different course in Nigeria
| Area Of Study | University Count |
|---|---|
| Total Universities In Nigeria | 156 |
| Arts & Humanities | 85 |
| Business & Social Sciences | 88 |
| Language & Cultural | 44 |
| Medicine & Health | 48 |
| Engineering | 49 |
| Science | 97 |
| Universities Offering All Courses | 20 |
Higher Education Snapshot of Nigeria
University Overview of Nigeria
At present, there are 156 officially represented higher education institution in the Nigeria, which may be offering any one or all degrees such as PreBachelor, Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degreePrivate Vs Public University in Nigeria
Out of 156 officially recognized institution there are 81 (public + public state) Public university, 75 Private university and 0 as public private partnership. Rest institution of Nigeria has not been reported yet
collegeWikipedia states that public institutions in Nigeria are at majority which holds upto 51% of total university
Profitable Vs Non-Profit University in Nigeria
Out of 156 officially recognized institution there are 104 non profitable in nature, whereas 11 are profit making universities. Rest institution of Nigeria has not been reported yet
collegeWikipedia states that non-profitable institutions in Nigeria are at majority which holds upto 66% of total university
