List of Universities in Anambra State (2025)

Anambra state shares boundaries with Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east, Delta State to the west, and Kogi State to the north.

There are seven Universities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Five are owned by private, one by the state, and one by the federal government.

Universities in Anambra State

Federal Universities

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University UNIZIK was founded in 1992. The University is located in Akwa, Anambra State, Nigeria.

The University is an internationally recognized institution officially recognized and accredited by NUC, the National Universities Commission of Nigeria.

UNIZIK’s Vision is “The mission of the University is to use research, teaching, and public service to solve social problems.”

For more information about UNIZIK not mentioned here, visit the school’s official website.

State Universities

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) was founded in 2002 in the urban area of Uli in Anambra state, Nigeria. This university has branch campuses in the following locations: Awka and Igbariam.

COOU offers courses and programs leading to recognized higher education degrees like pre-bachelor degrees (i.e., diplomas, certificates, foundation or associates), master’s degrees, bachelor’s, and doctorate degrees in different areas of study.

COOU provides facilities for academic and non-academic activities like libraries, financial aids, scholarships, sports facilities, online courses, distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Private Universities

Madonna University, Okija

Madonna University was established in 1999. It is located in the small town of Elele in Rivers State.

The school was the first catholic University in Nigeria.

Madonna University has two other campuses in Okija, Anambra state, and Akpugo, Enugu State.

Madonna Univesity offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; sciences, engineering, arts, medicine, and law.

Madonna University school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Paul University, Awka

Paul University was established in 2009. It is located in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State.

It was founded by the Bishops of the Five ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Church East of Niger.

Paul University offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; sciences, management, social sciences, and arts.

Paul University school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Tansian University, Umunya

Tansian University was established in 2009. It is located in Umunya, a small town in Anambra State.

It is a Christian-owned institution founded by Rev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam.

TANU offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; sciences, management, agriculture, education, and arts.

TANU school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Legacy University, Okija

Legacy University was established in 2016. It is located in Okija, a small town in Anambra State.

Legacy University offers various degree programs that cut across different fields, including; management, social sciences, sciences, arts, humanities, language, culture, and education.

Legacy University’s school fees vary depending on your course and level of study.

Visit the school’s website to learn more about the school.

Conclusion

Deciding which university to attend in Nigeria sometimes takes time and effort. There are factors to be considered before a decision is made concerning the University.

With this article, you can now pick any school you choose to study in Anambra state.

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