According to data published on the website of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory authority for universities in Nigeria, there are currently 72 federal universities located across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
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1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba
Website: www.atbu.edu.ng
Year Established: 1988
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Adamu Ahmed
Website: www.abu.edu.ng
Year Established: 1962
3. Bayero University, Kano
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Haruna Musa
Website: www.buk.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
4. Federal University Gashua, Yobe
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Maimuna Waziri
Website: www.fugashua.edu.ng
Year Established: 2013
5. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Ezekiel Oghenenyerhovwo Agbalagba
Website: www.fupre.edu.ng
Year Established: 2007
6. Federal University of Technology, Akure
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Adenike Oladiji
Website: www.futa.edu.ng
Year Established: 1981
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta
Website: www.futminna.edu.ng
Year Established: 1982
8. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Mrs) Nnenna Nnannaya Oti
Website: www.futo.edu.ng
Year Established: 1980
9. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammad
Website: www.fud.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
10. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Aminu Ado (Ag.)
Website: www.fudutsinma.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
11. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Umaru A. Pate
Website: www.fukashere.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
12. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Sheju Abdul Rahman
Website: www.fulafia.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
13. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi
Website: www.fulokoja.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
14. Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Sunday Oge Elom
Website: www.funai.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
15. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Teddy Charles Adias
Website: www.fuotuoke.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
16. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina
Website: www.fuoye.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
17. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Jude Sammani Rabo
Website: www.fuwukari.edu.ng
Year Established: 2011
18. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Muhammad Zaiyan Umar
Website: www.fubk.edu.ng
Year Established: 2013
19. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Muazu Abubakar Gusau
Website: www.fugusau.edu.ng
Year Established: 2013
20. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: www.mouau.edu.ng
Year Established: 1992
21. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Ibrahim Umar
Website: www.mautech.edu.ng
Year Established: 1981
22. National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Olufemi Peters
Website: www.nou.edu.ng
Year Established: 2002
23. Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil
Commandant: AIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar
Website: www.polac.edu.ng
Year Established: 2013
24. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Provost: Prof. Isah Garba
Website: www.nda.edu.ng
Year Established: 1985
25. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu
Website: www.unizik.edu.ng
Year Established: 1992
26. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire
Website: www.oauife.edu.ng
Year Established: 1962
27. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Matthew Adamu (Ag.)
Website: www.uniabuja.edu.ng
Year Established: 1988
28. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Olusola B. Kehinde
Website: www.unaab.edu.ng
Year Established: 1988
29. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly FUAM)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Isaac N. Itodo
Website: www.uam.edu.ng
Year Established: 1988
30. University of Benin
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Adoba Bright Omoregie
Website: www.uniben.edu.ng
Year Established: 1970
31. University of Calabar
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Florence Obi
Website: www.unical.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
32. University of Ibadan
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale
Website: www.ui.edu.ng
Year Established: 1948
33. University of Ilorin
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Wahab O. Egbewole
Website: www.unilorin.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
34. University of Jos
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Tanko Ishaya
Website: www.unijos.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
35. University of Lagos
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Folasade T. Ogunsola
Website: www.unilag.edu.ng
Year Established: 1962
36. University of Maiduguri
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Mohammed L. Mele
Website: www.unimaid.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
37. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Oguejiofo T. Ujam (Ag.)
Website: www.unn.edu.ng
Year Established: 1960
38. University of Port Harcourt
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Owunari Georgewill
Website: www.uniport.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
39. University of Uyo
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Nyaudo Ndaeyo
Website: www.uniuyo.edu.ng
Year Established: 1991
40. Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Bashiru Garba
Website: www.udusok.edu.ng
Year Established: 1975
41. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa
Website: www.nmu.edu.ng
Year Established: 2018
42. Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Auwal Kassim
Website: www.afit.edu.ng
Year Established: 2018
43. Nigerian Army University, Biu
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Lawan B. Buratai
Website: www.naub.edu.ng
Year Established: 2018
44. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Francis Aba Uba
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2020
45. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2020
46. Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Sabo Ibrahim Birnin-kudu
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2021
47. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Leo Daniel
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2021
48. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Bala Audu
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2021
49. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Akeem Olawale Lasisi
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2021
50. David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Jesse Uneke
Website: www.kdums.edu.ng
Year Established: 2022
51. Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Dili Ofuokwu
Website: www.adun.edu.ng
Year Established: 2023
52. Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Umar Adam Katsayal
Website: www.futd.edu.ng
Year Established: 2022
53. African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Tilmann Gabriel (Ag.)
Website: www.aaau.edu.ng
Year Established: 2023
54. National University of Science and Technology, Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Prof. J. E. Ahaneku
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
55. Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Reginald I. Keremah
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
56. Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Abel Nze Onunu
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
57. Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Bello Bala Shehu
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
58. Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Bitrus D. Tarfa
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
59. Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State
Vice Chancellor: Dr. Suleiman Balarebe (Ag.)
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
60. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
61. Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano
Vice Chancellor: Dr. Sadi Mohammed Sirajo (Ag.)
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
62. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo State
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Vice Chancellor: Dr. Samuel A. Akintunde
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
63. Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2024
64. Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Fatiu Abiola Arogundade
Website: www.fummsa.net
Year Established: 2023
65. Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State
Vice Chancellor: Dr. Christiana F. Zumyil (Ag.)
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
66. Federal University of Education, Kontagora, Niger State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2023
67. University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2024
68. Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2025
69. Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2025
70. Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Oluwole Sikiru Banjo
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2025
71. Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2025
72. Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Vice Chancellor: [Not Provided]
Website: [Not Provided]
Year Established: 2025
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