Akwa Ibom State is located in South South Nigeria, with Uyo 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 Akwa Ibom State while Private Universities are managed 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 Akwa Ibom
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
- Location: Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
- Website: https://www.futia.ng/
University of Uyo
- Location: Nwaniba Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Website: https://uniuyo.edu.ng/
State Universities in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State University
- Location: Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom
- Website: https://aksu.edu.ng/
Private Universities in Akwa Ibom
Obong University
- Location: Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State
- Website: https://www.obonguniversity.org/
Ritman University
- Location: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
- Website: https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng/
Topfaith University
- Location: Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State
- Website: https://topfaith.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.
