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Universities Offering Information Technology in Nigeria (2027)

81 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Information Technology. Click any school to see full UTME and O'level admission requirements.

Schools81

States32

About Information Technology

Information Technology is a four-year undergraduate programme that equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in software development, database management, networking, cybersecurity, and systems analysis. Students explore programming languages, web technologies, artificial intelligence, and IT project management, preparing them to design and deploy technology solutions across various sectors. Graduates pursue rewarding careers as software developers, network administrators, cybersecurity analysts, and IT consultants — roles that are increasingly in demand across Nigeria's growing digital economy. Professional advancement is supported through membership bodies such as the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), which regulates IT practice nationally. With Nigeria's fintech, telecommunications, and e-commerce sectors expanding rapidly, an Information Technology degree positions graduates for exceptional career opportunities both locally and internationally.

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Information Technology

Required subjects (all schools)

Use of EnglishMathematicsPhysicsChemistry or Biology

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Abia (3 schools)

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

Adamawa (3 schools)

American University Of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa StateUniversity
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 (2 schools)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra StateUniversity
Peter University, Achina-Onneh, Anambra StateUniversity

Bauchi (1 schools)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi StateUniversity

Benue (1 schools)

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

Borno (2 schools)

Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno StateUniversity
Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno StateUniversity

Cross River (2 schools)

British Canadian University, Kakum, Obudu, Cross River StateUniversity
University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River StateUniversity

Delta (5 schools)

Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta StateUniversity
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 (1 schools)

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

Edo (3 schools)

Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, Edo StateUniversity
University Of Benin, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity
Wellspring University, Irhihi-Ogbaneki, Benin City, Edo StateUniversity

Ekiti (1 schools)

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti StateUniversity

Enugu (1 schools)

Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka, Enugu StateUniversity

FCT (5 schools)

Canadian University Of Nigeria, Abuja-FctUniversity
Eranova University, Mabushi, AbujaUniversity
Miva Open University, Utako, AbujaUniversity
Nile University Of Nigeria, Abuja, FctUniversity
Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja, FctUniversity

Gombe (1 schools)

Gombe State University Of Science And Technology, Kumo, Gombe StateUniversity

Imo (3 schools)

Jigawa (1 schools)

Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa StateUniversity

Kaduna (3 schools)

Franco British International University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity
Greenfield University, Kasarami, Kaduna StateUniversity
Tazkiyah University, Kaduna, Kaduna StateUniversity

Kano (2 schools)

Azman University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity
Bayero University, Kano, Kano StateUniversity

Katsina (2 schools)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina StateUniversity
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina StateUniversity

Kogi (2 schools)

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

Kwara (3 schools)

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Ogba, Kwara StateUniversity
Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin, Kwara StateUniversity
Summit Univerity, Offa, Kwara StateUniversity

Lagos (7 schools)

Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos StateUniversity
Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos, Lagos StateUniversity
Isaac Balami University Of Aeronautics And Management, Lagos StateUniversity
Maranatha University, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos StateUniversity
National Open University Of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja-FctUniversity
Nigerian University Of Technology And Management, Victoria Island, LagosUniversity
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos StateUniversity

Nasarawa (2 schools)

Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa StateUniversity
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa StateUniversity

Ogun (10 schools)

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun StateUniversity
American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun StateUniversity
Bells University Of Technology, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun StateUniversity
Crescent University, Abeokuta, 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

Ondo (2 schools)

Osun (4 schools)

Adeleke University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun StateUniversity
Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun StateUniversity
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun StateUniversity

Oyo (2 schools)

Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo StateUniversity

Plateau (2 schools)

Plateau State University, Bokkos, Plateau StateUniversity
University Of Jos, Jos, Plateau StateUniversity

Rivers (1 schools)

University Of Port-Harcourt, Rivers StateUniversity

Sokoto (2 schools)

Iconic Open University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity
Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto StateUniversity

Yobe (1 schools)

Yobe State University, Damaturu, Yobe StateUniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities offer Information Technology in Nigeria?

As of 2026, 81 approved Nigerian universities and polytechnics offer Information Technology.

What JAMB subjects do I need for Information Technology?

You need: Use of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Which state has the most schools offering Information Technology?

Ogun has the most institutions offering Information Technology in Nigeria.