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NUC Approved Universities & Courses in Nigeria – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved undergraduates and postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Undergraduates,  Masters and PhD degrees.

NUC Approved Universities & Courses

The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same  degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices.

Therefore, the qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized according to NUC.

The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer undergraduates and postgraduate courses at the Degree,  Masters and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of October  2020.

So, if  you want to study the course of your choice in Nigerian Universities or apply for admission in Nigerian Universities during the next UTME screening exercise, it is important you know the accredited Universities with approved courses in Nigeria to avoid been a victim.

 I will be very glad to provide you with the full List Of NUC Approved Universities & Courses In Nigeria, but before we dive into that, let’s give a quick introduction to what NUC is.

What Is NUC? 

NUC mean – National Universities Commission. The National Universities Commission of Nigeria is a government commission promoting quality higher education in Nigeria.

It is in the capital city of Abuja. The commission was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the Cabinet Office

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). The Commission has a Governing Council, its Executive Secretary is Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed mni, MFR, who assumed office on August 3, 2016.

The main functions of the Commission are outlined as follows:

i. Granting approval for all academic programmes run in Nigerian universities;
ii. Granting approval for the establishment of all higher educational institutions offering degree programmes in Nigerian universities;
iii. Ensure quality assurance of all academic programmes offered in Nigerian universities; and
iv. Channel for all external support to the Nigerian universities.

Full List Of NUC Approved  Universities In Nigeria:

There are 40 Federal Universities, 44 State Universities in Nigeria and 74 private Universities in Nigeria that are approved and released by the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) recently:

1. FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES 
  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 Agriculture, Abeokuta | 1988
  6. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun | 2007
  7. Federal University of Technology, Akure | 1981
  8. Federal University of Technology, Minna | 1982
  9. Federal University of Technology, Owerri | 1980
  10. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi | 2013
  11. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State | 2011
  12. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina | 2011
  13. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara | 2013
  14. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State | 2011
  15. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State | 2011
  16. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State | 2011
  17. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State | 2011
  18. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa | 2011
  19. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State | 2011
  20. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State | 2011
  21. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike | 2013
  22. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | 1981
  23. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos | 2002
  24. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil | 2013
  25. Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna | 1985
  26. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka | 1992
  27. Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife | 1962
  28. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada | 1988
  29. University of Agriculture, 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
2. STATE UNIVERSITIES 
  1. Abia State University, Uturu | 1981
  2. Adamawa State University, Mubi | 2002
  3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba | 1999
  4. Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo | 2010
  5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma | 1980
  6. Bauchi State University, Gadau | 2011
  7. Benue State University, Makurdi | 1992
  8. Bornu State University, Maiduguri | 2016
  9. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli | 2000
  10. Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar | 2004
  11. Delta State University Abraka | 1992
  12. Eastern Palm University Ogboko, Imo State | 2016
  13. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki | 2000
  14. Edo University Iyamu | 2016
  15. Ekiti State University | 1982
  16. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu | 1982
  17. Gombe State University, Gombe | 2004
  18. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai | 2005
  19. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni | 2010
  20. Imo State University, Owerri | 1992
  21. Kaduna State University, Kaduna | 2004
  22. Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil | 2000
  23. Kebbi State University, Kebbi | 2006
  24. Kogi State University Anyigba | 1999
  25. Kwara State University, Ilorin | 2009
  26. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso | 1990
  27. Lagos State University, Ojo | 1983
  28. Nasarawa State University Keffi | 2002
  29. Niger Delta University Yenagoa | 2000
  30. Northwest University Kano | 2012
  31. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye | 1982
  32. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences | 2015
  33. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa | 2008
  34. Osun State University Osogbo | 2006
  35. Oyo State Technical University Ibadan | 2012
  36. Plateau State University Bokkos | 2005
  37. River State University of Science and Technology | 1979
  38. Sokoto State University | 2009
  39. Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa | 2013
  40. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode | 2005
  41. Taraba State University, Jalingo | 2008
  42. Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina | 2006
  43. University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State | 2016
  44. Yobe State University, Damaturu | 2006
3. PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES 
  1. Achievers University, Owo| 2007
  2. Adeleke University, Ede | 2011
  3. Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State | 2017
  4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | 2009
  5. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | 2007
  6. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | 2005
  7. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | 2005
  8. Al-Qalam University, Katsina | 2005
  9. American University of Nigeria, Yola | 2003
  10. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | 2016
  11. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | 2016
  12. Atiba University Oyo | 2017
  13. Augustine University | 2015
  14. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo | 1999
  15. Baze University | 2011
  16. Bells University of Technology, Otta | 2005
  17. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | 2002
  18. Bingham University, New Karu | 2005
  19. Bowen University, Iwo | 2001
  20. Caleb University, Lagos | 2007
  21. Caritas University, Enugu | 2005
  22. Chrisland University | 2015
  23. Christopher University Mowe | 2015
  24. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | 2016
  25. Coal City University Enugu State | 2016
  26. Covenant University Ota | 2002
  27. Crawford University Igbesa | 2005
  28. Crescent University | 2005
  29. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | 2016
  30. Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | 2016
  31. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | 2015
  32. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | 2017
  33. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | 2012
  34. Evangel University, Akaeze | 2012
  35. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | 2007
  36. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | 2009
  37. Gregory University, Uturu | 2012
  38. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | 2015
  39. Hezekiah University, Umudi | 2015
  40. Igbinedion University Okada | 1999
  41. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | 2006
  42. Kings University, Ode Omu | 2015
  43. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | 2016
  44. Kwararafa University, Wukari | 2005
  45. Landmark University, Omu-Aran | 2011
  46. Lead City University, Ibadan | 2005
  47. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | 2016
  48. Madonna University, Okija | 1999
  49. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | 2012
  50. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | 2015
  51. Mountain Top University | 2015
  52. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | 2009
  53. Novena University, Ogume | 2005
  54. Obong University, Obong Ntak | 2007
  55. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | 2009
  56. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | 2017
  57. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | 2002
  58. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | 2009
  59. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | 2017
  60. Redeemer’s University, Mowe | 2005
  61. Renaissance University, Enugu | 2005
  62. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa | 2009
  63. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | 2015
  64. Salem University, Lokoja | 2007
  65. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa | 2011
  66. Southwestern University, Oku Owa | 2012
  67. Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State | 2017
  68. Summit University | 2015
  69. Tansian University, Umunya | 2007
  70. University of Mkar, Mkar | 2005
  71. Veritas University, Abuja | 2007
  72. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | 2009
  73. Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo | 2007
  74. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | 2007

List Of NUC Approved Universities To Offer Postgraduate Courses:

The following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters and Ph.D levels in Nigeria:

1. Federal Universities
  1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
  2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  3. Bayero University, Kano
  4. Federal University of Technology, Akure
  5. Federal University of Technology, Minna
  6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
  8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
  9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
  10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
  11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
  12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
  13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
  14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
  15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
  16. University of Benin, Benin City
  17. University of Calabar, Calabar
  18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan
  19. University of llorin, llorin
  20. University of Jos, Jos
  21. University of Lagos, Akoka
  22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
  23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
  25. University of Uyo, Uyo
  26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  27. Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina
  28. Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti
  29. Federal University Lafia, Nassarawa
  30. Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi
  31. Alex Ekweme Federal University
  32. Air-Force Institute of Technology Kaduna
2. State Universities

NUC Approved Universities & Courses

  1. Abia State University, Uturu
  2. Adamawa State University, Mubi
  3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
  4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  5. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli
  6. Benue State University, Makurdi
  7. Bauchi State University Gadau
  8. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar
  9. Delta State University, Abraka
  10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
  11. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti,
  12. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
  13. Gombe State University
  14. Imo State University, Owerri
  15. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil
  16. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
  17. Kwara State University Malete
  18. Kogi State University, Anyigba
  19. Kaduna State University, Kaduna
  20. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
  21. Lagos State University, Ojo.
  22. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
  23. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island
  24. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
  25. Osun State University Oshogbo
  26. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
  27. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
  28. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina
  29. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai
  30. Yobe State University, Damaturu
  31. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni
3. Private Universities
  1. Achievers University, Owo
  2. Adeleke University, Ede
  3. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja
  4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
  5. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
  6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc only)
  7. Al-qalam University, Kastina
  8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
  9. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
  10. Baze University, Abuja
  11. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
  12. Bells University of Technology, Ota
  13. Bingham University New-Karu
  14. Bowen University, Iwo
  15. Caleb University, Lagos
  16. Covenant University, Ota
  17. Crawford University, Igbessa
  18. Crescent University, Abeokuta
  19. Fountain University, Osogbo
  20. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu
  21. Igbinedion University, Okada
  22. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
  23. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
  24. Lead City University, Ibadan
  25. Madonna University, Okija
  26. Novena University, Ogume
  27. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja
  28. Oduduwa University Ipetumodu
  29. Pan-African University, Lekki
  30. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State
  31. Salem University, Lokoja
  32. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc only)
  33. Veritas University Abuja

How Does Courses Get NUC Accreditation

The body in charge of accreditation of courses in institutions is the Quality Assurance Department. The  Quality Assurance Department of the NUC says it must meet the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) that has been drawn up by the commission.

To get accredited, you need the following:

  • a course must have qualified faculty members
  • a good learning environment
  • adequate teaching materials – equipment, books, and journals

The NUC further disclosed that accreditation of courses is necessary to make sure that “employers and other members of the community that Nigerian graduates of all academic programmes have attained an acceptable level of competency in their areas of specialization.”

In some cases, a course can be given interim accreditation, which means they are due for reassessment after two years. Back to back interim accreditation automatically leads to non-accreditation of that course in the institution concerned.

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