Nigeria currently has over 170 accredited universities spread across all 36 states and the FCT. These include federal universities funded by the federal government, state universities established by state governments, and private universities licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Use the filters below to find universities in your state or by ownership type.
AUA
Al-Bayan University
Ankpa, Katsina
Al-Bayan University Ankpa is a private university established to provide quality education in Social and Management Sciences in Kogi East.
AUSU
Al-Istiqama University Sumaila
Sumaila, Katsina
Private university with Islamic values and strong academic programmes.
AUK
Al-Qalam University Katsina
Katsina, Katsina
Al-Qalam University is Nigeria’s first Islamic private university established in 2005. It integrates Islamic values with modern education.
AZU
Azman University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Private university with focus on quality education and innovation.
BAUK
Baba Ahmed University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Private university offering diverse undergraduate programmes.
BUK
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a prestigious federal university and the first university in Kano State, known for strong programmes in Medicine, Engineering, Islamic Studies, Law and Sciences.
CCUK
Capital City University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Modern private university located in the capital city of Kano.
CUSTECH
Confluence University of Science and Technology
Osara, Katsina
Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) is a specialized state university of science and technology established in 2020.
EMUK
Elrazi Medical University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Specialized private medical university focused on healthcare education.
FUDMA
Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) is a federal university established in 2011. It offers a wide range of programmes in Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Social Sciences and Arts.
FUL
Federal University Lokoja
Lokoja, Katsina
Federal University Lokoja (FUL) is a federal university established in 2011 as one of the nine new federal universities. It offers programmes in Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences and Management.
FUMHSF
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Funtua
Funtua, Katsina
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Funtua (FUMHSF) is a new specialized federal university focused on training healthcare professionals.
FUTD
Federal University of Transportation Daura
Daura, Katsina
The Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD) is Nigeria’s first specialized university focused on transportation, logistics and engineering. Established in 2023.
KUST
Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil
Wudil, Katsina
Leading state technical university focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Agriculture.
KIRU
Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University Kano
Kano, Katsina
Private university named after a prominent Kano figure.
KSUK
Kogi State University Kabba
Kabba, Katsina
Kogi State University Kabba (KSUK) is a new state university established in 2023 to expand access to quality education in Kogi West.
MAAUN
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria Kano
Kano, Katsina
American-style private university offering high-quality education with international standards.
POLAC
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil
Wudil, Katsina
Nigeria Police Academy Wudil is a specialized federal university that combines academic degree programmes with professional police training.
PAAU
Prince Abubakar Audu University
Anyigba, Katsina
Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly Kogi State University) is the oldest state university in Kogi State, established in 1999.
SRUEK
Sa'adatu Rimi University of Education Kano
Kano, Katsina
Specialized state university dedicated to teacher training and educational research.
Salem
Salem University
Lokoja, Katsina
Salem University is a private Christian university established in 2007 with emphasis on academic excellence, character and entrepreneurship.
SUK
Skyline University Kano
Kano, Katsina
First private university in Kano State offering modern, industry-relevant programmes.
UMYU
Umar Musa Yar’adua University
Katsina, Katsina
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) is the state university of Katsina established in 2006. It offers programmes in Education, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law and Humanities.
YMSFUEK
Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education Kano
Kano, Katsina
Specialized federal university focused on teacher education and educational development.
YMSU
Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano
Kano, Katsina
State university committed to academic excellence and self-reliance.