List of universities to study Nursing in Nigeria (2024)

Nursing is one of the most lucrative profession in Nigeria. Not only does it have good job opportunities after school in Nigeria, it also present plenty opportunities to work abroad.

So if Nursing science is the course you have decided to study, then you have made a great choice. Although there are still other good courses to study in Nigeria.

Nursing is a noble profession. The study of Nursing science is a great way to contribute your quota to the health sector.

Nurses are a core part of a healthcare team. They often work closely with medical doctors in any given health situation. With a degree in Nursing (called B.Nurs.), you have plenty of job and career opportunities.

This post aims to show you the universities you can study Nursing science in Nigeria. These universities are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Nursing. They are also approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

Which means if you decide to study Nursing in any university not listed here, you won’t be able to go for NYSC. As a result, you won’t do internship and won’t be able to practice as well.

Here are the approved universities to study Nursing in Nigeria.

1. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)

2. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)

3. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Nnewi campus

4. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)

5. University of Benin (UNIBEN)

6. University of Calabar (UNICAL)

7. University of Ibadan (UI)

8. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

9. University of Jos (UNIJOS)

10. University of Lagos (UNILAG)

11. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

12. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC)

13. University of Portharcourt (UNIPORT)

14. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK)

List of state universities to study Nursing in Nigeria

1. Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)

2. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

3. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)

4. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

5. Edo State University, Iyahmo-Uzairue

6. Imo State University, Owerri

7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State

8. Lagos State University, Ojo

9. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State (NDU)

10. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

11. Osun State University, Osogbo

12. Taraba State University, Jalingo

13. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

List of private universities to study Nursing in Nigeria

1. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State

2. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State

3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti

4. Atiba University, Oyo

5. Babcock University, Ogun State

6. Ben Idahosa University, Benin-City

7. Bingham University, New Karu, Abuja

8. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State

9. Chrisland University, Owode, Abeokuta, Ogun State

10. Evangel University, Abakaliki

11. Igbenedion University, Okada, Edo State

12. Lead City University, Ibadan

13. Pamo University of Medical Science, Portharcourt

14. Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State

Remember, studying nursing at a university not approved will deny you the chance to go for service. And eventually, you won’t be able to practice as well.

Most students have ignorantly done that and were stranded at the end. Most of them didn’t get the chance to read a post like this before choosing those schools. I’m glad you are opportune.

Keep moving toward your goal. I’m hopeful to see you secure admission into nursing this year at any of the accredited universities mentioned above.

Hope this post helped you discover universities you can study Nursing in Nigeria?

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