This article provides a comprehensive list of Federal Universities in Nigeria, the year founded and location. These universities includes the Universities of Agriculture, Universities of Education and the Universities of Science and Technology.
Based on records from the NUC (National Universities Commission), Nigeria boasts a total of 49 fully accredited federal universities. This article will undergo updates to reflect any additions of newly approved universities by the NUC. Below is the full list of Federal Universities in Nigeria accredited by NUC.
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List of Federal Universities in Nigeria
| S/N | NAME | STATE | LOCATION | FUNDED BY | YEAR EST. |
| 1. | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural | Abia | Umudike | Federal | 1992 |
| 2. | Modibbo Adama University of Technology | Adamawa | Yola | Federal | 1981 |
| 3. | University of Uyo | Akwa Ibom | Uyo | Federal | 1991 |
| 4. | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi | Akwa Ibom | Ikot Abasi | Federal | 2021 |
| 5. | Nnamdi Azikiwe University | Anambra | Awka | Federal | 1992 |
| 6. | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University | Bauchi | Bauchi | Federal | 1988 |
| 7. | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare | Bauchi State | Azare | Federal | 2021 |
| 8. | Federal University ,Otuoke | Bayelsa | Otuoke | Federal | 2011 |
| 9. | Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo | Benue | Otukpo | Federal | 2020 |
| 10. | University of Agriculture, Makurdi | Benue | Maiduguri | Federal | 1988 |
| 11. | University of Maiduguri | Borno | Maiduguri | Federal | 1975 |
| 12. | Nigeria Army University, Biu | Borno | Biu | Federal | 2018 |
| 13. | University of Calabar | Cross River | Calabar | Federal | 1975 |
| 14. | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | Delta | Effurun | Federal | 2017 |
| 15. | Nigerian Maritime University | Delta | Okerenkoko | Federal | 2018 |
| 16. | Alex Ekwueme University | Ebonyi | Ndufu-Alike | Federal | 2011 |
| 17. | University of Benin | Edo | Benin | Federal | 1970 |
| 18. | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti | Ekiti | Oye-Ekiti | Federal | 2021 |
| 19. | University of Nigeria Nsukka | Enugu | Nsukka | Federal | 1960 |
| 20. | Federal University Kashere | Gombe | Kashere | Federal | 2011 |
| 21. | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Imo | Owerri | Federal | 2005 |
| 22. | Federal University, Dutse | Jigawa | Dutse | Federal | 2011 |
| 23. | Federal University of Technology, Babura | Jigawa | Babura | Federal | 1985 |
| 24. | Nigeria Defence Academy | Kaduna | Kaduna | Federal | 2018 |
| 25. | Air Force Institute of Technology | Kaduna | Kaduna | Federal | 1962 |
| 26. | Ahmadu Bello University | Kaduna | Zaira | Federal | 2002 |
| 27. | Bayero University | Kano | Kano | Federal | 1975 |
| 28. | Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil | Kano | Kano | Federal | 2013 |
| 29. | Federal University Dutsin-Ma | Katsina | Dutsin-Ma | Federal | 2011 |
| 30. | Federal University Birnin, | Kebbi | Birnin | Federal | 2013 |
| 31. | Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru | Kebbi | Zuru | Federal | 2020 |
| 32. | Federal University, Lokoja | Kogi | Lokoja | Federal | 2011 |
| 33. | University of Illorin | Kwara | Ilorin | Federal | 1975 |
| 34. | National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos | Lagos | Lagos | Federal | 2002 |
| 35. | University of Lagos | Lagos | Lagos | Federal | 1962 |
| 36. | Federal University, Lafia | Nasarawa | Lafia | Federal | 2011 |
| 37. | Federal University of Technology, Minna | Niger | Minna | Federal | 1982 |
| 38. | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | Ogun | Abeokuta | Federal | 1988 |
| 39. | Federal University of Technology, Akure | Ondo | Akure | Federal | 1981 |
| 40. | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun | Osun | Ila Orangun | Federal | 2021 |
| 41. | Obafemi Awolowo University | Osun | Ile Ife | Federal | 1962 |
| 42. | University of Ibadan | Oyo | Ibadan | Federal | 1948 |
| 43. | University of Jos | Plateau | Jos | Federal | 1948 |
| 44. | University of PortHarcourt | Rivers | PortHarcourt | Federal | 1975 |
| 45. | Usumanu Danfodioyo | Sokoto | Sokoto | Federal | 1975 |
| 46. | Federal University Wukari, | Taraba | Wukari | Federal | 2011 |
| 47. | Federal University Gashua | Yobe | Gashua | Federal | 2013 |
| 48. | Federal University Gusau | Zamfara | Gusau | Federal | 2013 |
| 49. | University of Abuja | FCT Abuja | Gwagwalada | Federal | 1988 |
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