This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Gombe 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Gombe State
Federal universities
- Federal University Kashere (FUKASHERE) – Kashere
State universities
- Gombe State University (GSU) – Gombe
- Gombe State University of Science and Technology (GSUST) – Kumo
Polytechnics in Gombe State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo – Kaltungo
State polytechnics
- Gombe State Polytechnic – Bajoga
Colleges of Education in Gombe State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe – Gombe
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Billiri – Billiri
Admission tips for Gombe 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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