University According To Administrative Region In Nigeria
There are total 156(approx) officially recognized/accredited Colleges or other higher education institutions in NigeriaBelow is the count of universities offering a different course in Nigeria
| Areas Of Study | University Count |
|---|---|
| Total Universities In Nigeria | 156 |
| Arts & Humanities | 87 |
| Business & Social Sciences | 86 |
| Language & Cultural | 39 |
| Medicine & Health | 42 |
| Engineering | 46 |
| Science | 97 |
| Universities Offering All Course | 19 |
Important : Universities may be offering any one or all degrees such as PreBachelor, Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree in that area of studies
Top 10 Universities In Nigeria
| Rank | University |
|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Benin Control Type : Public Housing : Not reported Founded in 1970. University of Benin is located in ugbowo , edo, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations. This 50 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 2 |
Veritas University Control Type : Private Housing : Not reported Founded in 2007. Veritas University is located in abuja, federal capital territory, nigeria is a Not reported higher education university. The university admission process is Not reported. This 13 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 3 |
University of Abuja Control Type : Public Housing : Not reported Founded in 1988. University of Abuja is located in abuja, federal capital territory, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations and students past academic record and grades. This 32 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 4 |
Baze University Control Type : Private Housing : Not reported Founded in 2011. Baze University is located in abuja, federal capital territory, nigeria is a Not reported higher education university. The university admission process is Not reported. This 9 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 5 |
University of Ibadan Control Type : Public Housing : Yes Founded in 1948. University of Ibadan is located in ibadan, oyo, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations and students past academic record and grades. This 72 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 6 |
University of Lagos Control Type : Public Housing : Yes Founded in 1962. University of Lagos is located in lagos, lagos, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations. This 58 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 7 |
University of Port Harcourt Control Type : Public Housing : Yes Founded in 1975. University of Port Harcourt is located in port harcourt, rivers, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations and students past academic record and grades. This 45 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 8 |
Bayero University Kano Control Type : Public Housing : Not reported Founded in 1975. Bayero University Kano is located in kano, kano, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations. This 45 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 9 |
University of Nigeria Control Type : Public Housing : Yes Founded in 1960. University of Nigeria is located in nsukka , enugu, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations. This 60 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| 10 |
Obafemi Awolowo University Control Type : Public Housing : Yes Founded in 1962. Obafemi Awolowo University is located in ile-ife, osun, nigeria is a Non-Profit higher education university. The university admission process is based on entrance examinations. This 58 years old higher education institution provides admission to Men and Women (coed) and Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
