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.
ALETHEIA
Aletheia University
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
New private university committed to truth and excellence in education.
BABCOCK
Babcock University
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun
Babcock University is a leading Seventh-day Adventist Christian university known for high academic standards, moral values and strong programmes in Medicine, Law and Nursing.
BELLSTECH
Bells University of Technology
Ota, Ogun
Technology-focused private university located in the industrial hub of Ota with strong industry partnerships.
CHRISLAND
Chrisland University
Abeokuta, Ogun
Chrisland University is a private institution committed to academic excellence, innovation and character development.
CHRISUNI
Christopher University
Mowe, Ogun
Christopher University is strategically located near Lagos with focus on quality and accessible education.
CU
Covenant University
Ota, Ogun
Covenant University is a world-class private Christian university founded by Bishop David Oyedepo, consistently ranked as Nigeria's best private university.
CRAWFORD
Crawford University
Igbesa, Ogun
Crawford University is a Christian university owned by the Apostolic Faith Mission.
CUAB
Crescent University
Abeokuta, Ogun
Crescent University is a private Islamic-oriented university promoting ethical leadership and academic excellence.
FUNAAB
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a federal university established in 1988 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is one of three federal universities of agriculture in Nigeria dedicated to teaching, research and extension in agriculture and related sciences.
FUMMSA
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) is a newly established specialized federal university focused on medical education, training of healthcare professionals and medical research.
GERAR
Gerar University of Medical Science
Imope Ijebu, Ogun
Specialized private university of medical sciences.
HMU
Hallmark University
Ijebu-Itele, Ogun
Hallmark University focuses on producing entrepreneurially minded and industry-ready graduates.
MCU
McPherson University
Seriki Sotayo, Ogun
McPherson University is owned by the Foursquare Gospel Church.
MONARCH
Monarch University
Iyesi-Ota, Ogun
New private university with focus on leadership and academic excellence.
MAUSTECH
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (MAUSTECH) is a state-owned specialized university focused on science, technology, and innovation.
MTU
Mountain Top University
Prayer City, Ogun
Mountain Top University is a faith-based institution with high academic standards.
NEW CITY
New City University
Ayetoro, Ogun
New private university aimed at providing quality tertiary education.
OOU
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), formerly Ogun State University, was established in 1982 by the Ogun State Government. It is the premier state university in Ogun State with multiple campuses.
SWU
Southwestern University
Oku Owa, Ogun
Private university committed to academic excellence and innovation.
TASFUED
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education Ijagun
Ijagun, Ogun
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), formerly TASUED, was upgraded to federal status in 2025. It is Nigeria's premier specialized university of education dedicated to teacher training and educational research.
TASUED
Tai Solarin University of Education
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) is a specialized state university of education established in 2005 and named after Tai Solarin.
VISION
Vision University
Ikogbo, Ogun
New generation private university with vision for excellence.