This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Kaduna 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 3 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Kaduna State
Federal universities
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Zaria
- Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) – Kaduna
- Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK) – Kachia
- Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) – Zaria
- Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) – Kaduna
State universities
- Kaduna State University (KASU) – Kaduna
Private universities
- Franco-British International University – Kaduna
- Greenfield University – Kaduna
- Nok University – Kachia
Polytechnics in Kaduna State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Kaduna Polytechnic – Kaduna
- Nigerian College of Aviation Technology – Zaria
State polytechnics
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic – Zaria
Colleges of Education in Kaduna State
State colleges of education
- Kaduna State College of Education – Gidan Waya
Admission tips for Kaduna 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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