Institutions in Kwara, Nigeria — Universities, Polytechnics, Hospitals & More (2026)
Complete directory of all 16 accredited institutions in Kwara — 9 universities, 3 polytechnic(s), 1 teaching hospital(s) and more.
16Total
9Universities
3Polytechnics
1Teaching Hospitals
1Specialist Hospitals
2Schools of Health Technology
Kwara has 16 accredited institutions as of 2026.
There are 9 universities in Kwara (1 federal, 1 state, 7 private).
Teaching hospital: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
See the Kwara overview, LGAs or history.
| Category | Federal | State | Private | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Universities | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 🏛️ Polytechnics | 1 | 2 | — | 3 |
| 🏥 Teaching Hospitals | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| 🩺 Specialist Hospitals | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| 💊 Schools of Health Technology | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| TOTAL | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
Courses at Universities in Kwara:
Universities in Kwara offer Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Agriculture, Education, Business Administration, Architecture, Information Technology and more — subject to NUC accreditation.
Visit University of Ilorin for the full accredited programme list.
Accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Federal university: University of Ilorin. 7 private universities also operate in Kwara.
#1
University of Ilorin
UNILORIN
Ilorin, Kwara
Established 1975
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), established in 1975, is one of Nigeria’s most competitive and stable federal universities, known for academic excellence and large campus.
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#2
Ahman Pategi University
APU
Pategi, Kwara
Established 2021
Ahman Pategi University is a private university located in Pategi.
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#3
Al-Hikmah University
AL-HIKMAH
Ilorin, Kwara
Established 2005
Al-Hikmah University is a private Islamic faith-based university founded in 2005.
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#4
Crown Hill University
CHU
Eiyenkorin, Kwara
Established 2016
Crown Hill University is a private university established in 2016.
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#5
Landmark University
LMU
Omu-Aran, Kwara
Established 2011
Landmark University is a private Christian university established by Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel).
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#6
Summit University
SUN
Offa, Kwara
Established 2015
Summit University is a private Islamic university founded in 2015.
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#7
Thomas Adewumi University
TAU
Oko-Irese, Kwara
Established 2021
Thomas Adewumi University is a private university established in 2021 with focus on quality education and innovation.
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#8
University of Offa
UOFFA
Offa, Kwara
Established 2021
University of Offa is a private university established to expand access to quality higher education in Kwara State.
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#9
Kwara State University
KWASU
Malete, Kwara
Established 2009
Kwara State University (KWASU) is a modern state university established in 2009, known as the Green University with strong emphasis on entrepreneurship.
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Polytechnics offer OND and HND programmes accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
#1
Federal Polytechnic Offa
FEDPOLYOFFA
Offa, Kwara
Established 1992
Federal polytechnic in Kwara State offering science, technology and management programmes.
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#2
Kwara State Polytechnic
KWARAPOLY
Ilorin, Kwara
Established 1972
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#3
Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin
KWARAPOLY
Ilorin, Kwara
Established 1973
State polytechnic in Kwara offering technical and vocational programmes.
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Federal teaching hospitals provide tertiary healthcare and clinical training for medical students, funded by the Federal Government.
State specialist hospitals are funded by the Kwara State Government, providing specialist healthcare to residents.
Schools of Health Technology offer certificate programmes for CHEWs, health record officers and health technicians.
Frequently Asked Questions — Institutions in Kwara
How many institutions are in Kwara?
There are 16 accredited institutions in Kwara as of 2026, across 5 categories — 9 universities, 3 polytechnic(s), 1 teaching hospital(s) and more.
How many universities are in Kwara?
There are 9 universities in Kwara as of 2026: University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) — Federal; Ahman Pategi University (APU) — Private; Al-Hikmah University (AL-HIKMAH) — Private; Crown Hill University (CHU) — Private; Landmark University (LMU) — Private; Summit University (SUN) — Private; Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) — Private; University of Offa (UOFFA) — Private; Kwara State University (KWASU) — State. All accredited by NUC. See full university list →
What are the federal universities in Kwara?
The federal university in Kwara is: University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). View all universities in Kwara →
What are the private universities in Kwara?
Private universities in Kwara: Ahman Pategi University (APU), Al-Hikmah University (AL-HIKMAH), Crown Hill University (CHU), Landmark University (LMU), Summit University (SUN), Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), University of Offa (UOFFA). All licensed by NUC.
What is the best university in Kwara?
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is widely regarded as the best university in Kwara, established in 1975. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), established in 1975, is one of Nigeria’s most competitive and stable federal universities, known for academic excellence and large campus....
What courses are offered by universities in Kwara?
Universities in Kwara offer Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Agriculture, Education, Business Administration, Architecture, Environmental Sciences and Information Technology — subject to NUC accreditation per institution. For example, University of Ilorin offers: MBBS, LL.B, B.Engr, B.Pharm, B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Accounting) and more.
What are the university fees in Kwara?
Fees vary by institution type. Federal universities charge lower government-subsidised fees. State universities charge fees set by the Kwara State Government. Private universities charge higher fees. Example — University of Ilorin: UNILORIN school fees for freshers range from NGN 20,000 to NGN 80,000 depending on faculty.... Always confirm on each university's official portal.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for universities in Kwara?
Cut-off marks for universities in Kwara: UNILORIN: 180; APU: 140; AL-HIKMAH: 160; CHU: 140; LMU: 180; Check the JAMB official website for current cut-off marks.
What are the teaching hospitals in Kwara?
Kwara has 1 federal teaching hospital(s): University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. State specialist hospital(s): General Hospital Ilorin. View teaching hospitals →
What are the polytechnics in Kwara?
Kwara has 3 polytechnic(s): Federal Polytechnic Offa (FEDPOLYOFFA), Kwara State Polytechnic (KWARAPOLY), Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin (KWARAPOLY). They offer OND and HND programmes (NBTE accredited). View all polytechnics →
What is the capital of Kwara?
The capital of Kwara is Ilorin. Most federal institutions in Kwara are located in or near Ilorin. Learn more about Kwara →
About Institutions in Kwara
Kwara is home to 16 accredited educational and health institutions as of 2026. The state's institutional landscape includes 9 degree-awarding universities, 3 polytechnic(s) offering OND and HND qualifications, and 1 federal teaching hospital(s).
All institutions are regulated by their respective bodies — universities by the NUC, polytechnics by the NBTE, colleges of education by the NCCE, and health institutions by the Federal Ministry of Health. Each card on this page links to a full detail page with courses, fees, cut-off marks, Post-UTME and admission requirements.
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