Officially, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has released the names of all the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria in 2026. If you are interest in knowing all the complete list of Federal Universities in Nigeria, then this article is for you.

Discover the complete list of federal universities in Nigeria for 2026 and also learn about courses offered, locations, and admission requirements for prospective students.

List of Federal Universities in Nigeria 2026

In 2026, Nigeria has a robust tertiary education system with many federal universities offering a wide range of courses for students who meet all the admission requirement. Knowing the list of federal universities in Nigeria is crucial for candidates seeking admission through JAMB and Post-UTME exercises.

This guide on this article will provides a complete 2026 list of federal universities in Nigeria, including their locations, courses, and admission requirements, helping students make informed decisions.

What Are Federal Universities?

I know you might be familiar with Federal universities but do you know what its actual mean? if no, let quickly defined what it means. Federal Universities are institutions owned and funded by the Nigerian federal government. They generally have:

• Higher academic standards
• Government-regulated fees
• Wide course selections

These universities attract students from across the country and are highly competitive for admission mainly because of the less fee.

Complete List of Federal Universities in Nigeria in 2026

Here is the current list of federal universities in Nigeria (2026) ranging from how they are established and it includes:

Conventional Federal Universities

Below is the list Federal Universities in Nigeria that conventional:

1. University of Ibadan (UI)
2. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
3. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
5. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
6. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
7. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
8. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
9. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
10. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
11. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
12. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
13. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
14. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
15. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)

Federal Universities of Technology

These are the list of Federal universities in Nigeria that are technology:

16. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
17. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
18. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
19. Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAU) (formerly MAUTECH)
20. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)

Federal Universities of Agriculture

Below is the list of Federal universities in Nigeria that are Agriculture;

21. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
22. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM / Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University)
23. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)

Newer Federal Universities

These are the list of Federal universities in Nigeria that are new:

24. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA)
25. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA)
26. Federal University, Kashere (FUKASHERE)
27. Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI)
28. Federal University, Dutse (FUD)
29. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)
30. Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE)
31. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
32. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
33. Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS)
34. Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA)
35. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike (FUNAI / Alex Ekwueme Federal University)
36. Federal University, Kashere (FUK).

Specialized Federal Universities

Below is the list of Federal Universities in Nigeria that specialized:

37. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA)
38. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC)
39. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
40. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko (NMU)
41. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna (AFIT)
42. Army University, Biu (NAUB)
43. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO)
44. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI)
45. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA)

Recently Approved Federal Universities

These are the list of the Federal universities in Nigeria that was recently established:

46. Federal University, Zaria (newly approved)
47. Federal University, Iyin Ekiti
48. Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi
49. Federal University of Technology, Babura
50. Federal University, Umunneochi

NOTE: Always confirm with the JAMB official portal for the most up-to-date list before applying. As of 2026, Nigeria has about 50 Federal Universities including newly approved ones.

Courses Offered in Federal Universities

Federal universities offer a wide range of undergraduate courses across and these include:

• Engineering
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Agriculture
• Arts and Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Law
• Sciences and Technology

NOTE: Each university has its own list of accredited courses, which can be found on their official websites through JAMB Portal.

Admission Requirements into Federal Universities

To gain admission into a federal university, students must meet:

1. Minimum JAMB UTME score: Usually above the official cut-off mark
2. Five O’Level credits: including English and Mathematics
3. Post-UTME screening: conducted by the chosen university
4. Correct subject combinations: based on the chosen course

NOTE: Meeting these requirements is essential to avoid losing admission opportunities.

Steps for Choosing the Right Federal University

Follow these steps to choose the right Federal University if you are still strandered:

• Consider Course Offerings: Make sure the university offers your preferred course.
• Location Preference: Some students prefer universities closer to home.
• University Ranking: Highly ranked universities may be more competitive but provide better resources.
• Check Admission History: Past cut-off marks can guide your course selection.

FAQs:- Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Knowing the list of federal universities in Nigeria is the first step toward planning for higher education in 2026. It is more preferable as a students that you should carefully select universities based on your courses, location, and admission requirements to maximize their chances of securing admission.

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