Bayelsa State is located in South South Nigeria, with Yenagoa 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 Bayelsa 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 Bayelsa State
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
- Location: Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State
- Website: https://fuotuoke.edu.ng/
State Universities in Bayelsa State
Bayelsa Medical University
- Location: Onopa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa
- Website: https://bmu.edu.ng/
Niger Delta University, Yenagoa
- Location: Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
- Website: https://www.ndu.edu.ng/
University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Location: Toru Orua, Bayelsa State
- Website: https://uat.edu.ng/
Private Universities in Bayelsa State
Hensard University, Toru-Orua
- Location: Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State
- Website: https://hensarduniversity.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.
