Nigeria
At a glance
- Living index rating
- Very affordable
- Monthly rent
- ₦30,000 – ₦150,000 in a university hostel (often paid per session); city flats much higher
- Monthly food
- ₦100,000 – ₦200,000
- Other monthly expenses
- ₦50,000 – ₦120,000 (transport, utilities, generator fuel, phone)
- Visa processing time
- STR visa usually 2 – 6 weeks; CERPAC after arrival
- Family allowed for students
- Limited
Visa requirements
- Non-ECOWAS students enter on a Subject to Regularisation (STR) visa for study, sponsored by the university
- Within 90 days, register with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for a CERPAC residence card (student fee about US$600 a year)
- Admission letter, passport, proof of funds and biometrics
- ECOWAS citizens don't need a visa but should register their stay
- Work outside your studies generally needs separate approval from the NIS
Work permit after studies
- No post-study work visa
- Working needs a job with an employer who holds an expatriate quota, an STR visa for employment and a work CERPAC
Citizenship route
- No routine permanent residence route for former students
- Naturalisation needs at least 15 years of residence and is rare
Family details
- An STR sponsor can sometimes include an accompanying spouse and children, but this is mainly for employees
- Students' families usually visit on visitor visas
Universities in Nigeria
Top-ranked
THE 801–1000
Famous for: Engineering, Computer science, Business
THE 801–1000
Famous for: Medicine, Agriculture, Veterinary medicine
THE 801–1000
Famous for: Law, Medicine, Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University · Zaria
THE 1001–1200
Famous for: Agriculture, Veterinary medicine, Engineering
Bayero University, Kano · Kano
THE 1001–1200
Landmark University, Omu-Aran · Omu-Aran
THE 1001–1200
THE 1001–1200
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo · Ilishan-Remo
THE 1201–1400
University of Nigeria, Nsukka · Nsukka
THE 1201–1400
Famous for: Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy
Federal University of Technology, Minna · Minna
THE 1401–1600
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka · Awka
THE 1401–1600
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife · Ile-Ife
THE 1401–1600
All other universities and colleges (312), A–Z
Abdulfattah Durojaiye University, Abeokuta Ogun State · Abeokuta
AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna Niger State · Minna
Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin, Kwara State · Kwara State
Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action, Mokwa, Niger State · Niger State
Adeche Momoh University, Igarra, Edo State · Edo State
Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo · Ondo
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State · Ado-Ekiti
African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja · Abuja
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State · Kwara State
Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno · Borno
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State · Kogi State
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State · Kano State
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja · Abuja
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State · Ago-Iwoye
Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State · Ebonyi State
Aliko Dangote university of Science & Technology, Wudil · Wudil
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State · Imo State
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State · Abia State
Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja · Abuja
American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun State · Ogun State
Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State · Plateau State
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State · Akpoyubo
Atiba University Oyo · Oyo
Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State · Nasarawa State
Azione Verde University, Amaigbo, Imo State · Imo State
Azman University, Kano State · Kano State
Baba Ahmed University, Kano State · Kano State
Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology Ikere, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
Benue State University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Ihugh · Ihugh
Bridget University Mbaise, Okirika-Nweke, Imo State · Imo State
British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State · Obufu
Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja · Abuja
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State · Imo State
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State · Kaduna State
Confluence University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi · Kogi
Cosmopolitan University Abuja · Abuja
Cross River University of Education and Entrepeneurship, Akampa, Cross River State · Cross River State
David Nweze Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu · Uburu
Delta State University Abraka · Abraka
THE 2001+
Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi State · Ebonyi State
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State · Niger State
Ekiti State University · Ado-Ekiti
THE 2001+
Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos · Lagos
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State · Niger State
Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State · Kano State
Emanuel Alayande University of Education Oyo · Oyo
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu · Enugu
European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT · Abuja
Euston University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State · Ebonyi State
Federal University of Agriculture and Developmental Studies, Iragbuji, Osun State · Osun State
Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Obio-Akpa Akwa Ibom State · Obio Akpa
Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Okeho, Oyo State · Oyo State
Federal University of Agriculture Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa · Bayelsa
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta · Abeokuta
THE 2001+
Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi · Mubi
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State · Kebbi State
Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State · Kaduna State
Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State · Niger State
Federal University of Education Pankshin, Plateau State · Plateau State
Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State · Kaduna State
Federal University of Environment and Technology, Tai Town, Ogoniland, Rivers State · Rivers State
Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe · Tsafe
Federal University of Health Sciences Kwale, Delta State · Delta State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State · Bauchi State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State · Osun State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina · Katsina
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State · Benue State
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta · Abeokuta
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun · Effurun
Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe · Epe
Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano · Kano
Federal University of Technology and Environmental Studies, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
Federal University of Technology, Akure · Akure
THE 1601–1800
Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State · Jigawa State
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State · Akwa Ibom State
Federal University of Technology, Owerri · Owerri
THE 1801–2000
Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina · Katsina
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
THE 2001+
Franco British International University, Kaduna State · Kaduna State
Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State · Ogun State
Godday Erewa University, Sapele, Delta State · Delta State
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State · Ugwuomu-Nike
Greenland University, Jalingo, Taraba State · Taraba State
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State · Cross River State
Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State · Bayelsa State
High Flyers University, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State · Zamafara State
Iconic Open University, Sokoto State · Sokoto State
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni · Rumuolumeni
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State · Lagos State
JEFAP University, Suleja, Niger State · Niger State
Jewel University, Gombe state · Gombe
Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences, Majia · Majia
Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin, Kwara State · Kwara State
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji · Ikeji-Arakeji
Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State · Plateau State
Kashim Ibrahim ( formerly Bornu State) University, Maiduguri · Maiduguri
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero · Aliero
Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo, Enugu State · Enugu State
Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano · Kano
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State · Imo State
Kogi State University, Kabba · Kabba
Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State · Kwara State
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso · Ogbomoso
THE 1801–2000
Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin · Ijanikin
Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu · Ikorodu
Lagos State University, Ojo · Ojo
THE 1801–2000
Leadership University, Abuja, FCT · Abuja
Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State · Kwara State
Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State · Edo State
Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State · Abia State
Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State · Enugu State
Maranatha University, Lagos · Lagos
Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State · Delta State
Maria Assumpta University Owerri, Imo State · Imo State
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State · Kano State
Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State · Ogun State
Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State · Nasarawa State
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike · Umudike
THE 2001+
Millenium Crest University, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State · Ondo State
Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State · Osun State
Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun State · Ogun State
Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta · Abeokuta
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State · Edo State
Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara · Kwara State
National University of Science and Technology, Abuja · Abuja
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State · Ogun State
Newgate University, MInna, Niger State · Niger State
Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State · Delta State
Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State · Lagos State
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye · Ago Iwoye
THE 1801–2000
Olusegun Agagu University of Sc. & Tech., Okitipupa, Ondo · Ondo
Omega University Kaduna · Kaduna
Owolabi University, Oke Ila Orangun · Oke Ila Orangun
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt · Port Harcourt
PeaceLand University, Enugu State · Enugu State
Pearl University, Calabar, Cross river · Cross river
Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State · Achina-Onneh
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja · Abuja
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State · Nasarawa State
Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja · FCT Abuja
Rayhaan University, Kebbi · Kebbi
Regnum Medical University, Anthony, Lagos State · Lagos State
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu (Formerly, Benue State University), Makurdi · Makurdi
Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State · Sokoto State
Sam Maris University, Ondo · Ondo
Sani Bello University, Kontagora Niger State · Kontagora
Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State · Anambra State
Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto · Sokoto
Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State · Akwa Ibom State
Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State · Delta State
State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu · Enugu
Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode · Ijebu Ode
Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu · Gembu
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, Kaduna State · Kaduna State
The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State · Cross River State
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State · Kwara State
Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City, Edo State · Edo State
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State · Akwa Ibom State
Transatlantic University of Medine and Health Sciences, Umuchukwu, Anambra State · Anambra State
Ummah University of Nigeria, Abuja · Abuja
Unique Open University, Ojo, Lagos State · Lagos State
University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering Ezza, Ebonyi State · Ebonyi State
University of Africa Toru Orua, Bayelsa State · Bayelsa State
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Imo State · Imo State
University of Benin · Benin City
THE 1401–1600
University of Calabar · Calabar
THE 1801–2000
University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State · Ondo State
University of Ilesa, Osun State · Osun State
University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma, Imo State · Imo State
THE 1401–1600
University of Maiduguri · Maiduguri
THE 1401–1600
University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State · Akwa Ibom State
University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State · Ondo State
University of Offa, Kwara State · Kwara State
University of Port-Harcourt · Port Harcourt
THE 2001+
University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state · Umunya
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State · Ekiti State
Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State · Ogun State
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State · Evbuobanosa
West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State · Oyo State
Westland University Iwo, Osun State · Osun State
Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State · Isiokpo
Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano · Kano
Zamfara State University · Talata Mafara
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This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.
