According to data published on the website of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory authority for universities in Nigeria, there are currently 67 state universities located across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
FULL LIST
1. Rivers State University – VC: Prof. Nlerum S. Okogbule – rsu.edu.ng – 1979
2. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma – VC: Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel – aauekpoma.edu.ng – 1980
3. Abia State University, Uturu – VC: Prof. Onyemachi M. Ogbulu – abiastateuniversity.edu.ng – 1981
4. Ekiti State University – VC: Prof. Edward O. Olanipekun – eksu.edu.ng – 1982
5. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu – VC: Prof. Aloysius Michael Okolie – esut.edu.ng – 1982
6. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye – VC: Prof. Ayodeji Johnson Agboola – oouagoiwoye.edu.ng – 1982
7. Lagos State University, Ojo – VC: Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello – lasu.edu.ng – 1983
8. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso – VC: Prof. Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu – lautech.edu.ng – 1990
9. Benue State University, Makurdi – VC: Prof. Simon Terver Ubwa (Ag.) – bsum.edu.ng – 1992
10. Delta State University, Abraka – VC: Prof. Samuel O. Asagba – delsu.edu.ng – 1992
11. Imo State University, Owerri – VC: Prof. U. Chukwumaeze – imsu.edu.ng – 1992
12. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – VC: Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige – aaua.edu.ng – 1999
13. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba – VC: Prof. Marietu Ohunene Tenuche – ksu.edu.ng – 1999
14. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli – VC: Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha – coou.edu.ng – 2000
15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki – VC: Prof. Chigozie N. Ogbu – ebsu.edu.ng – 2000
16. Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil – VC: Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai – kust.edu.ng – 2000
17. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa – VC: Prof. Allen A. Agih – ndu.edu.ng – 2000
18. Adamawa State University, Mubi – VC: Prof. Augustine Clement – adsu.edu.ng – 2002
19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi – VC: Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman – nsuk.edu.ng – 2002
20. University of Cross River State, Calabar – VC: Prof. Francisca Bassey – crutech.edu.ng – 2004
21. Gombe State University, Gombe – VC: Prof. Sani Ahmed Yauta – gsu.edu.ng – 2004
22. Kaduna State University, Kaduna – VC: Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa – kasu.edu.ng – 2004
23. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai – VC: Prof. M. H. Sulaiman – ibbu.edu.ng – 2005
24. Plateau State University, Bokkos – VC: Prof. Shedrack Gaya Best (Ag.) – plasu.edu.ng – 2005
25. Yobe State University, Damaturu – VC: Prof. Mala M. Daura – ysu.edu.ng – 2006
26. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero – VC: Prof. Bagudu G. Danshehu – ksusta.edu.ng – 2006
27. Umar Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina – VC: Prof. Shehu Salihu Muhammad – umyu.edu.ng – 2006
28. Osun State University, Osogbo – VC: Prof. Odunayo Clement Adeboye – uniosun.edu.ng – 2006
29. Olusegun Agagu University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo – VC: Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa – osustech.edu.ng – 2008
30. Taraba State University, Jalingo – VC: Prof. Sunday Paul Bako – tsuniversity.edu.ng – 2008
31. Kwara State University, Ilorin – VC: Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh (Ag.) – kwasu.edu.ng – 2009
32. Sokoto State University – VC: Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima – ssu.edu.ng – 2009
33. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden – VC: Prof. Nse U. Essien – aksu.edu.ng – 2010
34. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni – VC: Prof. Okechukwu Onochukwu – iaue.edu.ng – 2010
35. Bauchi State University, Gadau – VC: Prof. Fatimah Ja’afar Tahir – basug.edu.ng – 2011
36. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano – VC: Prof. Muktar Atiku Kurawa – nwu.edu.ng – 2012
37. First Technical University, Ibadan – VC: Prof. Adesola Ajayi – tech-u.edu.ng – 2012
38. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa – VC: Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Yakasai – slu.edu.ng – 2013
39. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State – VC: Prof. Adesegun Fatusi – unimed.edu.ng – 2015
40. Edo State University, Uzairue – VC: Prof. Dawood O. Egbefo (Ag.) – edouniversity.edu.ng – 2016
41. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo State – VC: Prof. Ikechukwu N. S. Dozie – komu.edu.ng – 2016
42. University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State – VC: Prof. Solomon T. Ebobrah – uat.edu.ng – 2016
43. Borno State University, Maiduguri – VC: Prof. Engr. Babagana Gutti – 2016
44. Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta – VC: Prof. Akinwale Coker – 2017
45. Gombe State University of Science and Technology – 2017
46. Zamfara State University – VC: Prof. Yahaya Zakari Abdullahi – 2018
47. Bayelsa Medical University – VC: Prof. Dimie Ogoina – bmu.edu.ng – 2019
48. University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State – VC: Prof. Christopher Chiedozie Eze (Ag.) – uaes.edu.ng – 2019
49. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi – VC: Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu – custech.edu.ng – 2020
50. Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti State – VC: Prof. Olufemi V. Adeoluwa – bouesti.edu.ng – 2020
51. University of Delta, Agbor – VC: Prof. Stella C. Chiemeke – unidel.edu.ng – 2021
52. Delta University of Science and Technology, Ozoro – VC: Prof. Jacob S. Oboreh – dsust.edu.ng – 2021
53. Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba – VC: Prof. Ben E. A. Oghojafor – dou.edu.ng – 2021
54. Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin – VC: Prof. Lafiagi-Okuneye Bidemi Bilkis (Ag.) – 2022
55. Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu – VC: Prof. Olumuyiwa O. Odusanya – 2022
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56. Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto – VC: Prof. Malami Umar Tambuwal – 2022
57. State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu – VC: Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna – 2022
58. University of Ilesa, Osun State – VC: Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu – 2022
59. Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo – VC: Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan – 2022
60. Kogi State University, Kabba – VC: Prof. K. I. T. Eniola – 2023
61. AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna, Niger State – VC: Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko – 2023
62. Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State – 2024
63. Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State – 2025
64. Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State – 2025
65. Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akampa, Cross River State – 2025
66. Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh – 2025
67. University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza, Ebonyi State – 2025
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