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.
APU
Ahman Pategi University
Pategi, Kwara
Ahman Pategi University is a private university located in Pategi.
AL-HIKMAH
Al-Hikmah University
Ilorin, Kwara
Al-Hikmah University is a private Islamic faith-based university founded in 2005.
CHU
Crown Hill University
Eiyenkorin, Kwara
Crown Hill University is a private university established in 2016.
KWASU
Kwara State University
Malete, Kwara
Kwara State University (KWASU) is a modern state university established in 2009, known as the Green University with strong emphasis on entrepreneurship.
LMU
Landmark University
Omu-Aran, Kwara
Landmark University is a private Christian university established by Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel).
SUN
Summit University
Offa, Kwara
Summit University is a private Islamic university founded in 2015.
TAU
Thomas Adewumi University
Oko-Irese, Kwara
Thomas Adewumi University is a private university established in 2021 with focus on quality education and innovation.
UNILORIN
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara
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.
UOFFA
University of Offa
Offa, Kwara
University of Offa is a private university established to expand access to quality higher education in Kwara State.