This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Abia State, grouped by ownership. Tap a federal or state university to open its full guide to admission requirements, Post-UTME screening, cut-off marks, school fees and the academic calendar.
| Universities | 7 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 4 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Abia State
Federal universities
State universities
- Abia State University (ABSU) – Uturu
Private universities
- Clifford University – Owerrinta
- Gregory University – Uturu
- Nigerian British University – Asa
- Rhema University – Aba
- Spiritan University – Nneochi
Polytechnics in Abia State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Ngodo-Isuochi – Isuochi
State polytechnics
- Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (Abia State Polytechnic) – Aba
Private polytechnics
- Covenant Polytechnic – Aba
- Temple Gate Polytechnic – Aba
Colleges of Education in Abia State
State colleges of education
- Abia State College of Education (Technical) – Arochukwu
Private colleges of education
- Havard Wilson College of Education – Aba
Admission tips for Abia State candidates
- For 2026/2027, the minimum UTME score is 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics. Many schools set higher marks. See our cut-off guide.
- Candidates seeking NCE admission with at least four credits no longer need to write the UTME. See the NCE exemption explainer.
- State universities often give admission priority and lower fees to indigenes of the owning state.
- Every admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS. See how to accept admission.
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