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Universities Offering Biotechnology in Nigeria (2027)

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

Schools68

States29

About Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a dynamic and forward-thinking programme that equips students with the scientific knowledge and technical skills to manipulate living organisms and biological systems for practical applications. Students study core subjects including molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and bioinformatics, alongside laboratory techniques essential for research and industry. The programme bridges pure science with real-world problem-solving across agriculture, medicine, and environmental management. Graduates in Nigeria pursue rewarding careers as research scientists, pharmaceutical production specialists, agricultural biotechnologists, and public health analysts in government agencies, research institutes, and private industries. Professional registration with bodies such as the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria and the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria strengthens career credibility and opens doors to broader professional networks.

Abia (1 schools)

Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna StateUniversity
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

Trinity Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StatePolytechnic

Anambra (1 schools)

Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Federal University Of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi StateUniversity

Bayelsa (1 schools)

Federal University Of Agriculture, Bassambiri, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

University Of Agriculture, Science And Technology, Ihugh, Benue StateUniversity

Borno (2 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
University Of Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River StateUniversity
British Canadian University, Kakum, Obudu, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (4 schools)

Delta State University, Abraka, Delta StateUniversity
Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta StateUniversity
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (3 schools)

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

Ekiti (2 schools)

Enugu (2 schools)

Godfrey Okoye University, Urgwuomu- Nike, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (4 schools)

Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (2 schools)

Gombe State University, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity
North-Eastern University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (2 schools)

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano StateUniversity
Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Kogi (3 schools)

Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity
Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (1 schools)

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (3 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity

Niger (4 schools)

Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (8 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Monarch University, Iyesi Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
Vision University, Ado-Odo, Ikogbo Town, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

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 (2 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (4 schools)

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo StateUniversity
Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
First Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

Federal University Of Medical Health Sciences, Funtua, Katsina StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Biotechnology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 68 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Biotechnology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Biotechnology?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Biotechnology?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Biotechnology in Nigeria.