Since 2020, the federal government of Nigeria has established twelve new universities, each with specific missions and course offerings.
These institutions were created to expand access to tertiary education and address workforce needs across critical sectors of the economy.
12 New Federal Universities in Nigeria and Their Courses
Below is a detailed overview of each university, its establishment date, location, and flagship programs:
1. African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja – 2022
Premier pan-African aviation and aerospace university offering Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, and Environmental Science
2. Federal University of Education, Aguleri (Anambra State) – 2018
Based in Aguleri, this institution specializes in teacher education.
Courses offered include Education and Biology, Education and English, Education and Mathematics, Education and Integrated Science, French Education, and Early Childhood Education.
3. Federal University of Technology, Manchok (Kaduna State) – 2025
Located in Kaduna State, this university emphasizes technical education.
It currently offers Engineering programs, Computer Science, and Information Technology, with particular strength in tech disciplines (engineering & technology focus).
4. National University of Science and Technology, Abuja (NAUST) – 2007
This technology-focused institution in Imo State offers undergraduate courses in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology.
5. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (Benue State) – 2015
Instituted in Otukpo with emphasis on health sciences, flagship programs include Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, and Environmental Health (turn0search2).
6. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (Delta State) – 2007
Based in Effurun, this niche university delivers science-driven programmes such as Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Geosciences (turn0search2).
7.Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri (Bayelsa State) – 2023
Offers courses in Crop Science, Animal Production, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Soil Science, and Agricultural Economics
8. Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale (Delta State) – 2023
Focused on health, it offers degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and related allied fields.
9. Federal University of Environment, Bayelsa – 2025
Established in Bayelsa, this university offers environment-focused courses such as Environmental Management, Marine Biology, Environmental Engineering, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and Climate Studies (turn0search2).
10. Federal University of Technology, Yola (Adamawa State)
Yola hosts this institution focused on engineering and tech: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology (turn0search2).
11. Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta (FUTA2), Ogun State
Not to be confused with FUTA, FUTA2 offers modern tech programs such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering (turn0search2).
12. Federal University of Technology, Jalingo (Taraba State) – 2023
This Taraba-based university steps into tech training with Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology (turn0search2).
These new federal institutions reflect Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its education architecture with emphasis on agriculture, environment, health, and technology sectors.
They offer broad-ranging B.Sc. and B.Eng. programmes suited to regional and national development strategies.