Abia State is located in eastern Nigeria, with Umuahia serving as its state capital. Within the state, there is a significant number of Federal, State, and Private Universities where students interested in furthering their education can enroll. These institutions have received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC).
What mainly differentiates the school are ownership and school fees. Federal Universities are under the control of the Federal Government, State Universities are managed and run by the Abia State while Private Universities are managed and operated by Private Individuals. Another distinguishing factor is the tuition fee. Federal universities in Nigeria are generally tuition-free, although students may incur administrative fees or discretionary charges. State Universities require tuition payments and other discretionary fees but at a much lower rate than Private Universities.
Federal Universities in Abia State
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
- Location: Umudike Rd, Umudike, Abia
- Website: https://www.mouau.edu.ng
State Universities in Abia State
Abia State University
- Location: Uturu, Abia
- Website: https://abiastateuniversity.edu.ng/
Private Universities in Abia State
Amadeus University
- Location: Amizi, Abia State
- Website: https://amadeus.edu.ng/
Clifford University
- Location: Owerrinta, Abia State
- Website: https://clifforduni.edu.ng/
Gregory University
- Location: Uturu, Abia State
- Website: https://gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng/
Lux Mundi University
- Location: Umuahia, Abia State
- Website: https://luxmundi.edu.ng
Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State
- Location: 153 Aba Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State Nigeria
- Website: https://rhemauniversity.edu.ng/
Nigerian British University
- Location: Asa, Abia State
- Website: https://nbu.edu.ng/
Spiritan University
- Location: Nneochi Abia State
- Website: https://spiritanuniversity.edu.ng/
Also Read:
- List of Federal Universities in Nigeria.
- List of State Universities in Nigeria.
- List of Private Universities in Nigeria.
- Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
- List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria.
