The Full List Of Approved Universities In Nigeria 2023

The National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria has recently updated its list of approved universities in the country.

This update includes the addition of eight new universities, bringing the total number of NUC-approved universities in Nigeria to 217.

It is important to choose an accredited university as attending an unaccredited institution may create difficulties in finding employment after graduation. This article provides a breakdown of the NUC-approved universities in Nigeria for 2023, categorizing them into federal, state-owned, and private universities.

Federal Approved Universities in Nigeria in 2023:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. Bayero University, Kano
4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
6. Federal University of Technology, Akure
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
8. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
9. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
10. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
11. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
12. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
13. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
14. Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
15. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
16. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
17. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
18. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
19. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara
20. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike …and more.

State-Owned Approved Universities in Nigeria in 2023:

1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. Adamawa State University Mubi
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
4. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
6. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
7. Bauchi State University, Gadau
8. Benue State University, Makurdi
9. Yobe State University, Damaturu
10. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar …and more.

Private Owned Approved Universities in Nigeria in 2023:

1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Adeleke University, Ede
3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
4. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
5. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
7. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
9. Augustine University
10. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo …and more.

Conclusion

Choosing an approved university in Nigeria is crucial for ensuring the quality of education and improving job prospects after graduation.

The NUC-approved universities listed in this article for 2023 consist of federal, state-owned, and private institutions.

Students should refer to this list and conduct further research to select a university that suits their academic goals and aspirations.