LIST OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA – AND THE 2025/2026 CUT-OFF MARK

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Starting the journey into higher education is usually not an easy one. In Nigeria, several federal universities offer a wide range of courses for students to choose from, based on their passion or area of specialisation.

However, understanding the admission requirements, such as the UTME cut-off, departmental cut-off mark, and other requirements that make a candidate eligible for admission, is very important. The cut-off mark for federal universities serves as a guide for aspirants who intend to study any course in a federal university.

Here I Will Share With You The Top Federal Universities In Nigeria And The 2025/2026 cut-off Mark To Guide You.

They include the following.

	LIST OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA	Abbreviation	2025/2026 CUT-OFF MARK
1.	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	ATBU	170
2.	Bayero University Kano	BUK	180
3.	Federal University Of Gasua Yobe	FUGASUA	140
4.	Federal University Of Petroleum Resources Effurum	FUPRE	170
5.	Federal University Of Technology, Akure	FUTA	180
6.	Federal University Of Technology, Minna	FUTMinna	150
7.	Federal University Of Technology Owerri	FUTO	160
8.	Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State	FUD	150
9.	Federal University, Dustin Ma Katsina	FUDustinma	140
10.	Federal University Kashere, Gombe	FUKashere	150
11.	Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State	FULafia	170
12.	Federal University Lokoja Kogi State	FULokoja	140
13.	Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State	AE-FUNAI	150
14.	Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa	FUO	140
15.	Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State	FUOYE	150
16.	Federal University Birnin Kebbi	FUBK	140
17.	Michael Opera University Of Agriculture, Umudike	MUOAU	140
18.	Modibbo Adama University Of Technology, Yola	MAUTECH	160
19.	National Open University Of Nigeria, Abuja	NOUN	180
20.	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	POLAC	180 and above
21.	Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna	NDA	180
22.	University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada	UNIABUJA	180
23.	Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta	FUNAAB	160
24.	University of Benin	UNICAL	200
25.	University Of Calabar	UNICAL	140
26.	University Of Ibadan	UI	200
27.	University Of Lagos	UNILAG	200
28.	University Ofllorin	UNILLORIN	180
29.	University Of Jos	UNIJOS	180
30.	University Of Maiduguri	UNIMAID	180
31.	University Of Nigeria, Nsukka	UNN	160
32.	University Of Porthacourt	UNIPORT	150
33.	University Of Uyo	UNIUYO	140
34.	Federal University Of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State	FUSHA	180
35.	Federal University Of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State	FUAZ	140
36.	Usmanu Danfodiya University Sokoto	UDUSOK	160

Other Federal Universities Includes The Following

Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State
Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
National University of Science and Technology, Abuja
Usmanu danfodiya university sokoto

You Might Have Questions Like

What Is The General JAMB Cut-Off Mark For Federal Universities In Nigeria

The general cut-off mark approved by JAMB for all universities for the 2025/2026 academic session is 140. However, as a result of high demand and limited slots available, some universities have higher cut-off marks, especially for professional courses like medicine and surgery.

How Many Federal Universities are There In Nigeria

According to the NUC, the National Universities Commission. In Nigeria, there are over 63 federal universities from which students can choose to study their desired course.

Can I Choose Two Federal Universities In JAMB

During JAMB registration, a student is only expected to choose one public university. In this format. A federal university, state, polytechnic and college of education. This means the candidate has first, second, third and fourth choice institutions.

Conclusion

Whether you aim to study in a federal or state university in Nigeria. One key thing that makes the journey easy is scoring up to the cut-off mark and above. This gives you an edge to proceed with other requirements.

As an aspirant, it is advisable to prepare, ask questions and connect with students already studying in the chosen institution