Universities in Kaduna
Amongst other Northern States Kaduna is one that houses many universities including state, private and Federal. The state has nine universities in total. One state, four federal and four private.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, State and Private universities in Kaduna State.
State
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Established in 2004, Kaduna State University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- COLLEGE OF HEALTH & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
- Faculty of Communication and Media
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
Location
Tafawa Balewa Way, PMB 2339, Kaduna, Nigeria
Website Link
Federal
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University is one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and research excellence. It was established 1962.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Basic Medical Science
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Science
- Business School
- Faculty of Physical Science
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Administration
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Design
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Location
Samaru Campus, Community Market, Zaria 810211, Kaduna
Website Link
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
Nigerian Defence Academy was founded in 1964. It is a federal military institution tasked with training officer cadets for the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Management Science
Location
Kaduna, Nigeria
Website Link
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna
The Air Force Institute of Technology, established in 1977, is a tertiary institution affiliated with the Nigerian Air Force, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and aviation-related disciplines.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Air Engineering
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Ground and Communication Engineering
- Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Location
Nigerian Air Force Base, Kawo, Kaduna,
Website Link
Federal University of Education, Zaria
Formerly called Federal College of Education was establish in November 1962 by the then Northern Region Government of Nigeria.
Key Faculties
- School of Arts & Social Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Languages
- School of Sciences
- School of Vocational and Technical education
- School of Early Child Care and Primary education
- School of Special education
Location
Zaria, Kaduna State
Website Link
Private
Greenfield University, Kaduna
Greenfield University was established in January 2019.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty Engineering
- Faculty Social and Management Sciences
- Faculty Science and Technology
Location
Kaduna, Kaduna State
Website Link
NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
NOK University, is the first indigenous private university in Kaduna established in 2020.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Location
Kachia, Kaduna State
Website Link
Franco British International University, Kaduna State
FBIU offers a unique blend of French and British academic styles, providing a distinctive educational experience. Established in 2023 and fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Location
No 25 New Panteka Market, off bypass, Kaduna, Kaduna State
Website Link
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
Note: As of now, there is limited publicly available information regarding the “College of Petroleum and Energy Studies” in Kaduna State.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Social sciences
- Faculty fine Art and Designs
Location
Kaduna, Kaduna State
Website Link
To be updated once available.