This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Kano 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 | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 3 |
Universities in Kano State
Federal universities
- Bayero University Kano (BUK) – Kano
- Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC) – Wudil
- Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano (YMSFUE) – Kano
State universities
- Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST) – Wudil
- Northwest University, Kano (NWU) – Kano
Private universities
- Al-Istiqama University – Sumaila
- Baba-Ahmed University – Kano
- Capital City University – Kano
- Skyline University Nigeria – Kano
Polytechnics in Kano State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Kabo – Kabo
State polytechnics
- Kano State Polytechnic – Kano
Colleges of Education in Kano State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi – Bichi
State colleges of education
- Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies – Kano
- Sa'adatu Rimi College of Education – Kumbotso
Admission tips for Kano 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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