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Universities Offering Cyber Security in Nigeria (2027)

140 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Cyber Security. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools140

States36

About Cyber Security

Cyber Security is a forward-looking programme that equips students with the technical and analytical skills needed to protect digital infrastructure, networks, and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. Students study core areas including ethical hacking, cryptography, network security, digital forensics, information assurance, and risk management, alongside foundational computer science principles. The programme blends theory with hands-on practice, preparing graduates to tackle real-world security challenges. Career opportunities in Nigeria span roles such as information security analyst, penetration tester, cybersecurity consultant, and digital forensics investigator, with strong demand across banking, telecommunications, government agencies, and oil and gas sectors. Graduates may pursue professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, and CompTIA Security+, while the Nigeria Computer Society provides relevant professional engagement and recognition.

Abia (3 schools)

Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia StateUniversity
Clifford University, Owerrintta, Abia StateUniversity
Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia StateUniversity

Adamawa (2 schools)

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

Akwa Ibom (5 schools)

Federal University Of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity
University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (4 schools)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra StateUniversity
Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra StateUniversity
University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

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

Borno (1 schools)

Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (3 schools)

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

Delta (4 schools)

Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta StateUniversity
Michael And Cecilia Ibru University, Owhrode, Delta StateUniversity
Novena University, Ogume, Delta StateUniversity
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

Ebonyi State University Of Ict Science And Technology, Oferekpe, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Edo (5 schools)

Edo University, Iyamho, Edo StateUniversity
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo StateUniversity
Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (5 schools)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology And Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Hillside University Of Science And Technology, Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (5 schools)

Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Kevin Eze University, Awgu, Enugu StateUniversity
Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Renaissance University, Ojiagu-Agbani, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (12 schools)

African School Of Economics, Gudu, Fct-AbujaUniversity
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Kubwa, AbujaUniversity
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Kubwa, AbujaUniversity
Baze University, Abuja, FctUniversity
Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity
Cosmopolitan University, Fct, AbujaUniversity
Eranova University, Mabushi, AbujaUniversity
Leadership University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity
Miva Open University, Utako, AbujaUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity
Prime University, Kuje, AbujaUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Jewel University, Gombe, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (1 schools)

Kingsley Ozumba (K.O) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Imo StateUniversity

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (6 schools)

Air Force Institute Of Technology, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (3 schools)

Azman University, Kano, 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 (1 schools)

Rayhaan University, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi StateUniversity

Kogi (3 schools)

Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi StateUniversity
Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi StateUniversity
Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (8 schools)

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Kwara StateUniversity
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Lens University, Ilemona, Oyun, Kwara StateUniversity
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (7 schools)

Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
Nigerian University Of Technology And Management, Victoria Island, LagosUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity
Unique Open University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
West Midlands Open University, Ikeja Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (4 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Niger (4 schools)

Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Edusoko University, Bida, Niger StateUniversity
El-Amin University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity
Jefap University, Suleja, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (15 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Crawford University Of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Monarch University, Iyesi Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun StateUniversity
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun StateUniversity
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ogun StateUniversity
Vision University, Ado-Odo, Ikogbo Town, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (4 schools)

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity
Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Ondo StateUniversity
Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (10 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun StateUniversity
Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun StateUniversity
Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun StateUniversity
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
University Of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo StateUniversity
University Of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (6 schools)

Dominion University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Federal University Of Agriculture And Technology, Okeho, Oyo StateUniversity
Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (1 schools)

University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (4 schools)

Federal University Of Environment And Technology, Koroma, Rivers StateUniversity
Madonna University, Elele, Rivers StateUniversity
University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity
Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Taraba (1 schools)

Federal University, Wukari, Taraba StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Zamfara (1 schools)

Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Cyber Security in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 140 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Cyber Security.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Cyber Security?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Cyber Security?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Cyber Security in Nigeria.