This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Akwa Ibom 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 12 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Akwa Ibom State
Federal universities
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO) – Uyo
- Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) – Ikot Abasi
State universities
- Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) – Ikot Akpaden
Private universities
- Obong University – Obong Ntak
- Ritman University – Ikot Ekpene
- Topfaith University – Mkpatak
Polytechnics in Akwa Ibom State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Ukana – Ukana
- Maritime Academy of Nigeria – Oron
State polytechnics
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic – Ikot Osurua
Private polytechnics
- Brainfill Polytechnic – Ikot Ekpene
- El-Thomp Polytechnic – Abak
- Foundation Polytechnic – Ikot Ekpene
- Heritage Polytechnic – Eket
- Hope Polytechnic – Ikono
- Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic – Atan Offot
- Sure Foundation Polytechnic – Ikot Akai
- Trinity Polytechnic – Uyo
- Ultra Excellence Polytechnic – Ikono
Colleges of Education in Akwa Ibom State
State colleges of education
- Akwa Ibom State College of Education – Afaha Nsit
Admission tips for Akwa Ibom 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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