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Institutions in Ondo, Nigeria — Universities, Polytechnics, Hospitals & More (2026)

Complete directory of all 8 accredited institutions in Ondo — 1 university, 2 polytechnic(s), 1 teaching hospital(s) and more.

8Total
1Universities
2Polytechnics
1Colleges of Education
1Teaching Hospitals
1Specialist Hospitals
2Schools of Health Technology
Ondo has 8 accredited institutions as of 2026. There is 1 university in Ondo (1 private). Teaching hospital: Federal Medical Centre Owo. See the Ondo overview, LGAs or history.
CategoryFederalStatePrivateTotal
🎓 Universities 1 1
🏛️ Polytechnics 11 2
📚 Colleges of Education 1 1
🏥 Teaching Hospitals 1 1
🩺 Specialist Hospitals 1 1
💊 Schools of Health Technology 2 2
TOTAL 3 4 1 8
Courses at Universities in Ondo: Universities in Ondo offer Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Agriculture, Education, Business Administration, Architecture, Information Technology and more — subject to NUC accreditation.
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Universities in Ondo

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Accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). 1 private university also operate in Ondo.

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Polytechnics in Ondo

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Polytechnics offer OND and HND programmes accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

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Colleges of Education in Ondo

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Colleges of Education award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) — the minimum qualification to teach in Nigerian schools — supervised by NCCE.

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Teaching Hospitals in Ondo

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Federal teaching hospitals provide tertiary healthcare and clinical training for medical students, funded by the Federal Government.

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Specialist Hospitals in Ondo

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State specialist hospitals are funded by the Ondo State Government, providing specialist healthcare to residents.

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Schools of Health Technology in Ondo

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Schools of Health Technology offer certificate programmes for CHEWs, health record officers and health technicians.

Frequently Asked Questions — Institutions in Ondo

How many institutions are in Ondo?
There are 8 accredited institutions in Ondo as of 2026, across 6 categories — 1 university, 2 polytechnic(s), 1 teaching hospital(s) and more.
How many universities are in Ondo?
There is 1 university in Ondo as of 2026: Hensard University (Hensard) — Private. All accredited by NUC. See full university list →
What are the federal universities in Ondo?
There is currently no federal university directly based in Ondo. View all universities in Ondo →
What are the private universities in Ondo?
Private universities in Ondo: Hensard University (Hensard). All licensed by NUC.
What is the best university in Ondo?
Hensard University is among the leading institutions in Ondo.
What courses are offered by universities in Ondo?
Universities in Ondo 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, Hensard University offers: B.Sc (Business Administration), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Accounting), B.Sc (Economics) and more.
What are the university fees in Ondo?
Fees vary by institution type. Federal universities charge lower government-subsidised fees. State universities charge fees set by the Ondo State Government. Private universities charge higher fees. Example — Hensard University: Hensard school fees range from approximately NGN 250,000 to NGN 450,000 per session.... Always confirm on each university's official portal.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for universities in Ondo?
Cut-off marks for universities in Ondo: Hensard: 140; Check the JAMB official website for current cut-off marks.
What are the teaching hospitals in Ondo?
Ondo has 1 federal teaching hospital(s): Federal Medical Centre Owo. State specialist hospital(s): University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. View teaching hospitals →
What are the polytechnics in Ondo?
Ondo has 2 polytechnic(s): Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji (FEDPOLYILEOLUJI), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO). They offer OND and HND programmes (NBTE accredited). View all polytechnics →
What is the capital of Ondo?
The capital of Ondo is Akure. Most federal institutions in Ondo are located in or near Akure. Learn more about Ondo →

About Institutions in Ondo

Ondo is home to 8 accredited educational and health institutions as of 2026. The state's institutional landscape includes 1 degree-awarding university, 2 polytechnic(s) offering OND and HND qualifications, 1 college(s) of education training teachers, 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.

Explore more: Ondo overview · history · state budget · LGAs.

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