Universities in Kogi
Kogi State is home to several universities spread across federal, state, and private ownership. These institutions offer diverse academic programs to cater to different fields of study.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, State and Private universities in Kogi State.
State
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba
Previously known as Kogi State University, PAAU was renamed to honor the first civilian governor of Kogi State. It is one of the top state-owned institutions in the region established in 1999.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
Location:
Anyigba, Kogi State
Website:
Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara,
CUSTECH is a specialized university focusing on science and technology disciplines. It was established in 2020
Key Faculties:
- College of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Computing & Informatics
- Faculty of Science and Technology Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Management & Social Sciences
- Faculty of of Science
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Law
Location:
Osara, Kogi State
Website:
Kogi State University, Kabba
This is a newly established university in Kogi State aimed at expanding access to quality higher education.
Key Faculties:
- Faculty of Medical Science
- Engineering
- Law
- Science
- Management Science
- Social Science
- Education
- Environmental Science
- Agriculture
- Humanities
- Art
Location:
Kabba, Kogi State
Website:
Federal
Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State
Federal University, Lokoja (FUL) was established in 2011 to expand access to higher education in Nigeria. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Key Faculties:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- Faculty Engineering & Technology
Location:
Lokoja, Kogi State
Website:
Private
Salem University, Lokoja
Salem University is a faith-based private university established in 2007 that promotes leadership development and academic excellence.
Key Faculties/Colleges:
- College of Information and Communication Technology
- College of Management and Social Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Law
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Location:
Lokoja, Kogi State
Website:
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa
Al-Bayan University is a newly licensed private university in Kogi State with a strong focus on quality education and research.
Key Faculties
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Management Sciences
Location:
Ankpa, Kogi State
Website:
(To be updated)