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.
Al-Muhibbah
Al-Muhibbah Open University
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Open university with Islamic values.
Amaj
Amaj University
Kwali, Federal Capital Territory
Private university located in Kwali Area Council.
Baze
Baze University
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Baze University is one of the top private universities in Abuja, known for quality education and excellent infrastructure.
CUN
Canadian University of Nigeria
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Private university with Canadian education model and partnerships.
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan University Abuja
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Modern private university with cosmopolitan outlook.
Eranova
Eranova University
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
New private university in Abuja.
EUN
European University of Nigeria
Duboyi, Federal Capital Territory
A private university with European academic standards and curriculum.
Miva
Miva Open University
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Open and distance learning private university.
NUSTA
National University of Science and Technology Abuja
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
A specialized federal university focused on science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
NUN
Nile University of Nigeria
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nile University is a member of Honoris United Universities with strong focus on quality and global standards.
Philomath
Philomath University
Kuje, Federal Capital Territory
Philomath University is a private university located in Kuje Area Council.
Prime
Prime University
Kuje, Federal Capital Territory
Private university with campuses in Kuje and Life Camp.
UNIABUJA
University of Abuja
Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory
The University of Abuja is the premier federal university in the Federal Capital Territory, established in 1988 for national unity.
Veritas
Veritas University
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Veritas University is the Catholic University of Nigeria.