This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nasarawa 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 4 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Nasarawa State
Federal universities
State universities
Private universities
- Ave Maria University – Piyanko
- Bingham University – Karu
- Mewar International University – Masaka
Polytechnics in Nasarawa State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa – Nasarawa
State polytechnics
- Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic – Lafia
Private polytechnics
- Al-Hikmah Polytechnic – Karu
- Vineyard Polytechnic – Karu
Colleges of Education in Nasarawa State
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Akwanga – Akwanga
Private colleges of education
- City College of Education – Mararaba
Admission tips for Nasarawa 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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