This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Bayelsa 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 | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 0 |
Universities in Bayelsa State
Federal universities
- Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) – Otuoke
State universities
- Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) – Yenagoa
- Niger Delta University (NDU) – Amassoma
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UNIAFRICA) – Toru-Orua
Private universities
- Hensard University – Toru-Orua
Polytechnics in Bayelsa State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe – Ekowe
State polytechnics
- Bayelsa State Polytechnic – Aleibiri
Admission tips for Bayelsa 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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