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Universities Offering Biology in Nigeria (2027)

102 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Biology. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools102

States35

About Biology

Biology is a fascinating science programme that explores the structure, function, diversity, and interactions of living organisms — from microscopic cells to complex ecosystems. Students study core areas including genetics, microbiology, ecology, cell biology, biochemistry, and evolution, building a strong foundation in laboratory techniques and scientific research. The programme prepares graduates for rewarding careers across multiple sectors, including roles as research scientists, secondary school teachers, public health officers, and environmental consultants. Those who proceed to postgraduate or professional studies may pursue medicine, pharmacy, or agricultural sciences. Relevant regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) provide professional recognition for science laboratory graduates, supporting their practice and career advancement across Nigeria's growing scientific and healthcare landscape.

Abia (2 schools)

Gregory University, Uturu, Abia StateUniversity
Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (1 schools)

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (3 schools)

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StatePolytechnic

Anambra (1 schools)

Tansian University, Oba, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (5 schools)

Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Bassambiri, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa StateUniversity
University Of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (4 schools)

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
Doviana College Of Education, Gboko, Benue StateOther
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue StateUniversity
University Of Mkar, Gboko, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Cross River State, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (3 schools)

Admiralty University Of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta StateUniversity
Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Mubi, Adamawa StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (2 schools)

Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (1 schools)

Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (4 schools)

FCT (3 schools)

Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (3 schools)

Federal University, Kashere, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University Of Science And Technology, Kumo, Gombe StateUniversity
Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (5 schools)

Alvan Ikoku Federal University Of Education, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity
Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity
University Of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (2 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity
Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

Federal University Of Medicine And Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (6 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Kano University Of Science And Technology, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (3 schools)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kebbi (2 schools)

Abdullahi Fodio University Of Science And Tecnology, Aliero, Kebbi StateUniversity
Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (2 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (4 schools)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara StateUniversity
Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (5 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity
University Of Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Niger (3 schools)

Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (4 schools)

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Adeyemi Federal University Of Education, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (4 schools)

Al-Madinah College Of Education, Osogbo, Osun StateOther
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity
Westland University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (5 schools)

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Emmanuel Alayande University Of Education, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture And Technology, Okeho, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (3 schools)

Adigrace College Of Education, Byepyi, Wukari, Taraba StateOther
Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity
Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (2 schools)

Federal University, Gashua, Yobe StateUniversity
Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (1 schools)

Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Biology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 102 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Biology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Biology?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Biology?

Kano has the most institutions offering Biology in Nigeria.