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Federal universities in Nigeria are renowned for their national outlook, accommodating students from all corners of the country and promoting unity through diversity.
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These institutions also lead in research and development, producing groundbreaking studies in areas such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, and the arts.
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As a result, they are often the first choice for students aspiring to receive world-class education within Nigeria.
The history of federal universities in Nigeria dates back to the pre-independence era, with institutions such as the University of Ibadan pioneering tertiary education in the country.
Over the years, successive governments have established more federal universities to cater to the growing population and regional demands.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of these universities, detailing their years of commencement, states, and towns of location.
| S/N | FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES | YEAR EST. |
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi | 1988 |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | 1962 |
| 3 | Bayero University, Kano | 1975 |
| 4 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe | 2013 |
| 5 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | 2007 |
| 6 | Federal University of Technology, Akure | 1981 |
| 7 | Federal University of Technology, Minna | 1982 |
| 8 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri | 1980 |
| 9 | Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | 2011 |
| 10 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | 2011 |
| 11 | Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | 2011 |
| 12 | Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | 2011 |
| 13 | Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | 2011 |
| 14 | Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State | 2011 |
| 15 | Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | 2011 |
| 16 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | 2011 |
| 17 | Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | 2011 |
| 18 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | 2013 |
| 19 | Federal University, Gusau Zamfara | 2013 |
| 20 | Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | 1992 |
| 21 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | 1981 |
| 22 | National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja | 2002 |
| 23 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | 2013 |
| 24 | Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna | 1985 |
| 25 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | 1992 |
| 26 | Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife | 1962 |
| 27 | University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | 1988 |
| 28 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta | 1988 |
| 29 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi | 1988 |
| 30 | University of Benin | 1970 |
| 31 | University of Calabar | 1975 |
| 32 | University of Ibadan | 1948 |
| 33 | University of Ilorin | 1975 |
| 34 | University of Jos | 1975 |
| 35 | University of Lagos | 1962 |
| 36 | University of Maiduguri | 1975 |
| 37 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 1960 |
| 38 | University of Port-Harcourt | 1975 |
| 39 | University of Uyo | 1991 |
| 40 | Usumanu Danfodiyo University | 1975 |
| 41 | Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State | 2018 |
| 42 | Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna | 2018 |
| 43 | Nigerian Army University Biu | 2018 |
| 44 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State | 2020 |
| 45 | Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State | 2020 |
| 46 | Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State | 2021 |
| 47 | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State | 2021 |
| 48 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State | 2021 |
| 49 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State | 2021 |
| 50 | David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu | 2022 |
| 51 | Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State | 2023 |
| 52 | Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina | 2022 |
| 53 | African Aviation and Aerospace University | 2023 |
| 54 | National University of Science and Technology, Abuja | 2023 |
| 55 | Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa | 2023 |
| 56 | Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State | 2023 |
| 57 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina | 2023 |
| 58 | Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi | 2023 |
| 59 | Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State | 2023 |
| 60 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State | 2023 |
| 61 | Federal University of Education, Kano | 2023 |
| 62 | Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo | 2023 |
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