This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Imo 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Imo State
Federal universities
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – Owerri
- Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE) – Owerri
State universities
- Imo State University (IMSU) – Owerri
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU) – Ogboko
- University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo (UAES) – Umuagwo
Private universities
- Azione Verde University – Amaigbo
- Bridget University – Mbaise
- Claretian University – Nekede
- Hezekiah University – Umudi
- Maranathan University – Mgbidi
Polytechnics in Imo State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede – Nekede, Owerri
State polytechnics
- Imo State Polytechnic – Omuma
Colleges of Education in Imo State
State colleges of education
- Imo State College of Education – Ihitte-Uboma
Admission tips for Imo 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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