List of State Universities In Nigeria and Their Courses

Almost every day, undergraduates to be search the web to know the list of state universities in Nigeria and the courses offered.

No doubt, there are tons of higher institutions in Nigeria with graduates prospering in different fields, state universities have greatly contributed to producing capable minds that will ensure social growth.

What Is a State University?

A State university is and educational entity that is funded by the government of the respective states. Just like federal universities, they also offer undergraduate and graduate programs.

A state university system normally means a single legal entity and administration, but may consist of several institutions, each with its own identity as a university.

Most state universities in Nigeria run a four year programme, where students need to meet all necessary requirements to bag a degree.

As the mission of the National Universities Commission is to ensure the orderly development of a well coordinated and productive university system, that will guarantee quality and relevant education for national development and global competitiveness, state universities have meet the requirements of this body.

Which is the first state university in Nigeria? I’ll drop the info later in this post which is solely about the full list of state universities in Nigeria.

Full List of State Universities In Nigeria and Their Courses

So, let’s get to it. You’ll find information about all state universities in Nigeria, year of establishment and courses they offer.

S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	COURSES	YEAR
1	Abia State University, Uturu	ABSU Courses	1981
2	Adamawa State University Mubi	ADSU Courses	2002
3	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba	AAUA Courses	1999
4	Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo	AKSU Courses	2010
5	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	AAU Courses	1980
6	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli	COOU Courses	2000
7	Bauchi State University, Gadau	BASUG Courses	2011
8	Benue State University, Makurdi	BSUM Courses	1992
9	Yobe State University, Damaturu	YSU Courses	2006
10	Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar	CRUTECH Courses	2004
11	Delta State University Abraka	DELSU Courses	1992
12	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	EBSU Courses	2000
13	Ekiti State University	EKSU Courses	1982
14	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	ESUT Courses	1982
15	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	GSU Courses	2004
16	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	IBBU Courses	2005
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolume	IAUE Courses	2010
18	Imo State University, Owerri	IMSU Courses	1992
19	Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa	SLU Courses	2013
20	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	KASU Courses	2004
21	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	KUST Courses	2000
22	Kebbi State University, Kebbi	KSUST Courses	2006
23	Kogi State University Anyigba	KSU Courses	1999
24	Kwara State University, Ilorin	KWASU Courses	2009
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	LAUTECH Courses	1990
26	Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa	OSUSTECH Courses	2008
27	River State University of Science and Technology	RSUST Courses	1979
28	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye	OOU Courses	1982
29	Lagos State University, Ojo	LASU Courses	1983
30	Niger Delta University Yenagoa	NDU Courses	2000
31	Nasarawa State University Keffi	NSUK Courses	2002
32	Plateau State University Bokkos	PLASU Courses	2005
33	Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode	TASUED Courses	2005
34	Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina	UMYU Courses	2006
35	Osun State University Osogbo	UNIOSUN Courses	2006
36	Taraba State University, Jalingo	TASU Courses	2008
37	Sokoto State University	SSU Courses	2009
38	Northwest University Kano	NWU Courses	2012
39	Oyo State Technical University Ibadan	Tech-U Courses	2012
40	Ondo State University of Medical Sciences	UNIMED Courses	2015
41	Edo University Iyamo	EUI Courses	2016
42	Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State	EPU Courses	2016
43	University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State	UAT Courses	2016
44	Bornu State University, Maiduguri		2016
45	Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology  Abeokuta		2017
46	Gombe State University of Science and Technology		2017
47	Zamfara State University		2018
48	Bayelsa Medical University		2019

There you have the list of all state universities in Nigeria and the courses they offer.

It’s interesting to know know that some of these institutions made it to the list of top universities in Nigeria.

But which is the first state university in Nigeria?

Which Is the First State University in Nigeria?

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) is the first state University in Nigeria.

Also Read: Full list of all colleges of education in Nigeria

Here are cool and interesting facts about this university:

• It was established in the year 1980, few decades after Nigeria independence.
• The school was founded by Jim Nwobodo
• The first Chief Executive and President of ESUT was the late Professor Kenneth Onwuka Dike.
• Website: https://www.esut.edu.ng/
• Motto is “Technology for Service”
• It has 2 campuses: Agbani and Enugu campus
• Has an average student population of about 50,000

Faculty of Agricultural & Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences.

ESUT is not just on the list of state universities in Nigeria, it can as well be referred to as the oldest Nigerian state university.

List of State Universities In Nigeria (Summary)

Talk about prospering formal systems in Nigeria and you’ll find the education system. Products of Nigerian states universities have made their mark globally.

So, from the list of states universities in Nigeria which is the best? (I’d let you decide what the word ‘best’ mean).

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