115 Best Public Universities in Nigeria

Compare 115 Public universities in Nigeria — ranked best first, with tuition fees, duration, intakes and entry requirements.

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#1 in Nigeria Nigeria

ABTI American University of Nigeria

Public University — The American University of Nigeria (AUN) is a private university in Yola the capital of Adamawa, Nigeria. It offers an American-style liberal arts higher education at undergraduate, graduate...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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2Top pick

#2 in Nigeria Nigeria

Abia State Polytechnic

Public University — Abia State Polytechnic is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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3Top pick

#3 in Nigeria Nigeria

Abia State University

Public University — Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) is a Nigerian public university. It is owned by the Abia State government.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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4Ranked

#4 in Nigeria Nigeria

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Public University — Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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5Ranked

#5 in Nigeria Nigeria

Adamawa State University

Public University — Adamawa State University is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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6Ranked

#6 in Nigeria Nigeria

Adekunle Ajasin University

Public University — Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) is a public university owned and operated by the government of Ondo State, Nigeria. The university is located in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, N...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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7Ranked

#7 in Nigeria Nigeria

Adeleke University

Public University — The Adeleke University is a privately-owned institution located in Ede, a town in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. It was established by Chief Adedeji Adeleke in the year 2011 through the S...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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8Ranked

#8 in Nigeria Nigeria

Adeyemi College of Education

Public University — The Adeyemi Federal University of Education is a federal government higher education institution located in Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria. Formerly Adeyemi College of Education, Adeyemi Fed...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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9Ranked

#9 in Nigeria Nigeria

Afe Babalola University

Public University — Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private research university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. It is recog...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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10Ranked

#10 in Nigeria Nigeria

African University of Science and Technology

Public University — The African University of Science and Technology is an international undergraduate and post-graduate university located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was founded in 2007 as the first part of a pan-A...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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11Ranked

#11 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ahmadu Bello University

Public University — The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a public research university located in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was opened in 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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12Ranked

#12 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ajayi Crowther University

Public University — Ajayi Crowther University is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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13Ranked

#13 in Nigeria Nigeria

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

Public University — Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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14Ranked

#14 in Nigeria Nigeria

Akwa Ibom State University of Technology

Public University — Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is a public university owned by the Akwa Ibom State government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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15Ranked

#15 in Nigeria Nigeria

Al-hikmah University

Public University — Al-Hikmah University is an Islamic university located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2005 by AbdulRaheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation (AROIF) based in Nigeria and World A...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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16Ranked

#16 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ambrose Alli University

Public University — Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is a state-owned university in Edo State, Nigeria. It was established in 1981 by the governor of Bendel State, Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Initially known as Bende...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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17Ranked

#17 in Nigeria Nigeria

Anambra State University of Science and Technology

Public University — Anambra State University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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18Ranked

#18 in Nigeria Nigeria

Auchi Polytechnic

Public University — Auchi Polytechnic is a Federal Polytechnic in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. It is one of the first four Polytechnics established in Nigeria and has 9050 students as of 2021. It is located along...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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19Ranked

#19 in Nigeria Nigeria

Babcock University

Public University — Babcock University is a private Christian co-educational Nigerian university owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. The university is located at Ilishan-Remo, Ogu...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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20Ranked

#20 in Nigeria Nigeria

Bauchi State University, Gadau

Public University — Sa'adu Zungur University Gadau (SAZUG) (formerly Bauchi State University Gadau) is a state-owned university located in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its main campus is in Gadau, with others in Misa...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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21Ranked

#21 in Nigeria Nigeria

Bayero University Kano

Public University — The Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a university situated in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1975, when it was renamed from Bayero University College and upgraded from universit...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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22Ranked

#22 in Nigeria Nigeria

Baze University Abuja

Public University — Baze University Abuja is a public university located in Nigeria.

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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23Ranked

#23 in Nigeria Nigeria

Bells University of Technology

Public University — Bells University of Technology (BUT), also known as Bellstech, is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria. It was established in 2004, and began admitting students...

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27.3 / 100 · Rated

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24Ranked

#24 in Nigeria Nigeria

Benson Idahosa University

Public University — Benson Andrew Idahosa was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher. He founded Church of God Mission International. Archbishop Benson Idahosa was popularly referred to as the father of Pentecostal...

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for Public universities in Nigeria?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include ABTI American University of Nigeria, Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State University. The full ranked list above shows QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements for each one.

How much does it cost to study Public universities in Nigeria?

Tuition varies widely by university and program, and international students usually pay more than domestic students. Every listing above shows the fee we hold for that program — labelled indicative where it has not yet been verified against the university's own published figures.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, each institution's star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

About Public universities in Nigeria

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