Colleges & Universities in Nigeria
  1. Nigeria
  2. Top Public Universities

Top Public Universities in Nigeria

Introduction

What are the top public Universities in Nigeria? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 86 public Nigerian Universities ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Nigeria
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

Top Public Universities in Nigeria


sort by: ranking a-z town oldest
filter by: public private non-profit for-profit

# University Town
1 University of Lagos Lagos
2 University of Ibadan Ibadan
3 Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife
4 University of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt
6 University of Nigeria Nsukka
7 University of Ilorin Ilorin
8 Lagos State University Ojo
9 University of Abuja Abuja
10 Federal University of Technology, Akure Akure
11 Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
13 Federal University, Lafia Lafia
14 Rivers State University Port Harcourt
15 University of Benin Benin City
16 Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye
17 Osun State University Oshogbo
18 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye-Ekiti
19 Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ikwo
20 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso
22 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
24 Federal University of Technology, Minna Minna
25 University of Uyo Uyo
26 University of Jos Jos
27 Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko
28 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Abeokuta
30 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli
31 Bayero University Kano Kano
34 Kwara State University Ilorin
35 Delta State University, Abraka Abraka
36 Federal University of Technology, Owerri Owerri
37 University of Calabar Calabar
42 Kaduna State University Kaduna
44 Benue State University Makurdi
46 Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Ado-Ekiti
47 Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto
49 Nasarawa State University Keffi
50 Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja
52 Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba
53 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma Dutsin-Ma
55 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina
56 Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
57 Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke
58 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi
60 Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
61 Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu
63 Edo State University Uzairue Iyamho
64 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umuahia
67 Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti Ikere-Ekiti
69 University of Medical Sciences Ondo City
71 Joseph Sarwuan Tarkaa University Makurdi
73 Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode
76 Akwa Ibom State University Ikot Akpad
77 Federal University, Dutse Dutse
81 University of Maiduguri Maiduguri
82 Abia State University Uturu
84 Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta Abeokuta
85 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
86 Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
88 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
91 Taraba State University Jalingo
92 University of Cross River State Calabar
96 Adamawa State University Mubi
97 The Technical University Ibadan
98 Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island
99 Bauchi State University Gadau
101 Yobe State University Damaturu
102 Federal University, Kashere Kashere
103 Northwest University, Kano Kano
104 Modibbo Adama University, Yola Yola
105 Imo State University Owerri
111 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt
112 Gombe State University Gombe
114 Federal University, Gusau Gusau
115 Federal University, Birnin Kebbi Birnin Kebbi
119 Federal University, Gashua Gashua
120 Borno State University Maiduguri
123 Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil
126 Federal University, Wukari Wukari
132 Zamfara State University Talata Mafara
136 Plateau State University Bokkos
137 Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa
140 Sokoto State University Sokoto
143 University of Africa Toru-Orua
150 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero
151 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ideato
156 Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko Okerenghigho
Un Gombe State University of Science and Technology Kumo
Legend: Un Unranked + Add University

Don't forget to share these 86 public Universities in Nigeria with your friends now.

Country Featured Universities

Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.

Related Nigerian University Lists

Since 2005, uniRank has provided original research, valuable information and useful resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about the best public Nigerian universities and their online presence. Check out these additional resources:


Feedback / Error Report

© uniRank since 2005

University Rankings

Top 200 Universities in the World Top 200 Universities in North America Top 200 Universities in Latin America Top 200 Universities in Europe Top 200 Universities in Africa Top 200 Universities in Asia Top 50 Universities in Oceania

Universities by Country

Universities in North America Universities in Latin America Universities in Europe Universities in Africa Universities in Asia Universities in Oceania

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Universities

Universities on Social Media

Universities on Facebook Universities on X Universities on Instagram Universities on YouTube Universities on TikTok Universities on LinkedIn

More Resources

Guide to University Programs and Courses University Articles Higher Education-related Organizations Directory of University Libraries Religiously Affiliated Universities Higher Education Glossary

uniRank's official Facebook page Facebook uniRank's official X page X

jobRank


About | Methodology | Contact | Advertise | Terms | Privacy | Change privacy settings

©uniRank 2005-2026 - 21st Anniversary