This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Edo 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 7 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Edo State
Federal universities
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Benin City
State universities
- Ambrose Alli University (AAU) – Ekpoma
- Edo State University, Uzairue (EDSU) – Uzairue
Private universities
- Benson Idahosa University – Benin City
- Igbinedion University – Okada
- Mudiame University – Irrua
- Samuel Adegboyega University – Ogwa
- Wellspring University – Benin City
Polytechnics in Edo State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Auchi Polytechnic – Auchi
- National Institute of Construction Technology and Management – Uromi
State polytechnics
- Edo State Polytechnic – Usen
Private polytechnics
- Global Polytechnic – Benin City
- Kings Polytechnic – Ubiaja
- Lighthouse Polytechnic – Evbuobanosa
- Shaka Polytechnic – Benin City
Colleges of Education in Edo State
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Ekiadolor – Ekiadolor
Admission tips for Edo 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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