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Universities Offering Doctor Of Physiotherapy in Nigeria (2027)

47 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Doctor Of Physiotherapy. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools47

States24

About Doctor Of Physiotherapy

The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a rigorous clinical doctorate programme designed to train highly skilled rehabilitation professionals capable of managing complex musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and paediatric conditions. Students study human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, and evidence-based clinical practice across supervised hospital placements. The programme equips graduates with advanced diagnostic reasoning and patient management competencies beyond what traditional degree programmes offer. Upon completion, graduates are registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), which regulates physiotherapy practice nationwide. Career paths include clinical practice in public and private hospitals, sports physiotherapy with professional athletic clubs, academic and research appointments in tertiary institutions, and rehabilitation consultancy roles within NGOs and international health organisations operating across Nigeria.

Akwa Ibom (1 schools)

Ritman University, Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom StateUniversity

Anambra (3 schools)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Paul University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
University On The Niger, Umunya, Anambra StateUniversity

Bayelsa (2 schools)

Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateUniversity
Hensard University, Toru Orua, Bayelsa StateUniversity

Borno (1 schools)

Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (1 schools)

University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (1 schools)

Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta StateUniversity

Ebonyi (2 schools)

David Umahi Federal University Of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi StateUniversity
Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi StateUniversity

Ekiti (1 schools)

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (3 schools)

Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Federal University Of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity
Peaceland University, Enugu, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (1 schools)

Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity

Kaduna (4 schools)

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

Kano (4 schools)

Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Elrazi Medical University, Yargaya, Kano StateUniversity
Northwest University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (2 schools)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity

Kogi (1 schools)

Confluence University Of Science And Technology, Osara, Kogi StateUniversity

Kwara (2 schools)

Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara StateUniversity
Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (2 schools)

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos StateUniversity
Maranatha University, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos StateUniversity

Niger (2 schools)

Federal University Of Medical And Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta StateUniversity
Newgate University, Minna, Niger StateUniversity

Ogun (2 schools)

Gerar University Of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ode, Ogun StateUniversity
New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun StateUniversity

Ondo (3 schools)

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo StateUniversity
Ondo State University Of Medical Sciences, Laje Road, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity
Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo StateUniversity

Osun (4 schools)

Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Federal University Of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun StateUniversity
Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (1 schools)

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Federal University Of Medical Health Sciences, Funtua, Katsina StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (1 schools)

Northwest University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Doctor Of Physiotherapy in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 47 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Doctor Of Physiotherapy.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Doctor Of Physiotherapy?

Check specific institution pages for UTME combinations.

Which state has the most schools offering Doctor Of Physiotherapy?

Osun has the most institutions offering Doctor Of Physiotherapy in Nigeria.