List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered 2025

Nigeria has outstanding  higher education system, with Federal Universities being among the best due to their government funding, accreditation, and academic excellence.

If you’re a parent or student seeking admission into a Nigerian Federal University, this post provides a list of Federal Universities in Nigeria and courses offered, their locations, and more.

Read as you learn all.

List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered (2025).

As of 2025, there are 63 federal Universities in Nigeria spread across the six(6) geopolitical zones. 

Below is a list of some prominent Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses offered:

North Central Nigeria Universities: 

1. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) – Gwagwalada, FCT (1988)

2. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) – Niger State (1982)

3. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Kwara State (1975)

4. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA) – Nasarawa State (2011)

5. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA) – Kogi State (2011)

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North West Nigeria Universities: 

6. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Zaria, Kaduna State (1962)

7. Bayero University, Kano (BUK) – Kano State (1975)

8. Federal University, Dutse (FUD) – Jigawa State (2011)

9. Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) – Zamfara State (2013)

North East Nigeria Universities:  

10. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) – Borno State (1975)

11. Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA) – Yobe State (2013)

12. Modibbo Adama University (MAUTECH) – Yola, Adamawa State (1981)

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South West Nigeria Universities:  

13. University of Ibadan (UI) – Oyo State (1948)

14. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Lagos State (1962)

15. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Ile-Ife, Osun State (1962)

16. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – Ondo State (1981)

South East Nigeria Universities:

17. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Enugu State (1960)

18. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – Imo State (1980)

19. Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) – Ebonyi State (2011)

Check: List of Federal Universities in Abia State

South South Nigeria Universities: 

20. University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Edo State (1970)

21. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Rivers State (1975)

22. Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) – Delta State (2007)

We just listed the prominent ones here, for a full list of Federal Universities and courses Offered, visit the National Universities Commission (NUC) website or check individual University portals for detailed program offerings.

Popular Courses Offered in Federal Universities.

Federal Universities in Nigeria offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties. Some of the most sought-after courses they offer include:

1. Medicine & Surgery (MBBS):  

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

2. Engineering (Various Specializations):

University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – Civi

l, Electrical, Mechanical

Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) – Agric, Mechatronics

University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Petroleum, Chemical

3. Law (LLB): 

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

University of Ibadan (UI)

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

4. Computer Science & IT: 

Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

5. Business & Social Sciences: 

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Economics, Accounting

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Mass Communication, Sociology

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) – Political Science, International Relations.

Read Also: List of Universities in Adamawa State

How to Gain Admission into a Federal University.

Admission into Nigerian Federal Universities is highly competitive. Here’s how to apply for admission in Federal Universities:  

1. Register for JAMB UTME: Choose your preferred Universities and courses.

2. Meet Cut-off Marks: Most federal Universities require 160+ in UTME.

3. Pass Post-UTME Screening: Some universities conduct additional tests.

4. Direct Entry (DE): For candidates with A-Level, NCE, or ND qualifications.

See Also: How to gain admission without Jamb in Nigeria

FAQs on the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses offered.  

Q1. How many federal universities are in Nigeria?

As of 2025, Nigeria has 63 federal universities recognized by the NUC. We just listed the prominent ones here. You can check out the full list of all the Federal universities in Nigeria here

Q2. Which federal university is the best in Nigeria?  

According to rankings:

University of Ibadan (UI)

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Covenant University (Private, but highly ranked).

Q3. What is the cheapest federal university in Nigeria?  

Federal universities generally have tuition fees (₦30,000 to ₦100,000 per session).

Q4. Can I study Medicine in FUTA?

No, FUTA specializes in Technology & Engineering programs. For Medicine, you can consider Universities like UI, UNILAG, or ABU.

Q5. Do federal universities accept second-choice candidates?

Some do, but top-tier schools like University of Ibadan and UNILAG favors first-choice applicants more than those that choose them as a second choice. 

Conclusion

Overall, choosing the right federal university in Nigeria depends on your preferred course, location, and academic performance.

This post provides a list of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses offered to help you decide on the best one to choose from.

For more details, visit the official websites of these Universities or the National Universities Commission (NUC) Website

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