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Hey SAVANT! welcome to this episode of my “Admission Guide Series“, in today’s blog post, I will be taking you through the complete list of State universities in Nigeria, I will also attempt to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on this topic… STAY TUNED!✌️
Recently, I published a post containing the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria, and explained its peculiarities, but in today’s guide, we will be focusing on State Universities.
After rounding up your O’ level (WAEC, NECO and NABTEB) exams, the next stage is to continue your education in a reputable tertiary institution, the decision of what school to or to not study in can be quite challenging to make, there are so many choices in front of you, and you most definitely don’t want to make the wrong choice.
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Universities in Nigeria comes in three broad category (Federal, State Or Private owned Universities), each of these have its pros and cons.
And studying in a State University do have some advantages over Federal and Privately owned Schools, this I will explain as we proceed further with this post.
For now, sit back, take a glass of water and read through diligently as I take you on this Voyage.
What Are State Universities?
State universities are tertiary institutions that are funded and managed by the State Government where the University is located at.
We have three (3) levels of Governments in Nigeria (Federal, State and Local), and this universities fall under the coffers of the State govt, and as such, the Federal govt do not have much influence or say about what may or may not happen in such schools.
So, the appointments of the VC and other internal school affairs is done strictly by the State Government and not Federal.
Each States owns at least one University, as against the forty nine (49) federal Universities we have, there are Fifty Seven (57) Universities in Nigeria that are State Owned and more are been added from time to time.
Now that you can differentiate between Federal And State Universities, let me now show you the fully NUC approved list of States Universities in Nigeria.
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List Of State Universities In Nigeria
Below is the complete list of State Universities in Nigeria and the year they were established…
| S/N | STATE UNIVERSITIES |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Delta State University Abraka |
| 12 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki |
| 13 | Ekiti State University |
| 14 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu |
| 15 | Gombe State University, Gombe |
| 16 | Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai |
| 17 | Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni |
| 18 | Imo State University, Owerri |
| 19 | Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa |
| 20 | Kaduna State University, Kaduna |
| 21 | Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil |
| 22 | Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero |
| 23 | Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba |
| 24 | Kwara State University, Ilorin |
| 25 | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso |
| 26 | Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa |
| 27 | Rivers State University (RSU) |
| 28 | Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye |
| 29 | Lagos State University, Ojo |
| 30 | Niger Delta University Yenagoa |
| 31 | Nasarawa State University Keffi |
| 32 | Plateau State University Bokkos |
| 33 | Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode |
| 34 | Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina |
| 35 | Osun State University Osogbo |
| 36 | Taraba State University, Jalingo |
| 37 | Sokoto State University |
| 38 | Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano |
| 39 | First Technical University Ibadan |
| 40 | Ondo State University of Medical Sciences |
| 41 | Edo State University Uzairue |
| 42 | Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State |
| 43 | University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State |
| 44 | Bornu State University, Maiduguri |
| 45 | Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta |
| 46 | Gombe State University of Science and Technology |
| 47 | Zamfara State University |
| 48 | Bayelsa Medical University |
| 49 | University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State |
| 50 | Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi |
| 51 | University of Delta, Agbor |
| 52 | Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro |
| 53 | Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba |
| 54 | Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State |
| 55 | King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State |
| 56 | Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin |
| 57 | Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu |
State University Admission Requirement
| S/N | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| 1. | Candidate must have a JAMB score of 180 and above. Although some State Universities peg their cut off mark to as low as 140. |
| 2. | You must select them as First choice in JAMB, these schools do not accept student who apply as second choice. If you chose the University as second choice and wish to be considered for admission you must apply for change of Institution and pick them as first choice. |
| 3. | Candidates must possess WASSC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB Ordinary Level with credit passes in at least 5 relevant subjects in not more than two sittings (JAMB and WAEC Subject Combination for all courses) |
Comparison Between State And Federal Universities
1. Cost
With respect to Money, State Universities are more expensive to study in than Federal Universities, we have students in some state Universities paying over N200,000 as school fees alone, not adding Accommodation and feeding.
While Students in Federal Universities can be Paying as low as N50,000 for schools fees.
2. Competitiveness
Federal Universities are more competitive than state Universities, since most student apply for Federal Universities more, than they apply to state Universities.
For this reason, admission to federal schools is not for the faint hearted, you must make sure you do exceedingly well in your JAMB and Post UTME to be assured of admission.
3. Courses Offered
Since Federal Universities are funded by the Federal government, they have the finances to sponsor a lot of courses, but state Universities are funded by the State, and as such there are lots of courses you may want to study but won’t be offered in your desired state school of choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many State Universities Are In Nigeria?
There are fifty Seven (57) State Universities in Nigeria spread across the 36 states in Nigeria.
What Is The Oldest State University In Nigeria?
The Oldest State University in Nigeria is Rivers State University, it was established in 1979.
In Conclusion
There are fifty seven State Universities in Nigeria all spread across the 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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