This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Benue 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 | 8 |
| Colleges of education | 3 |
Universities in Benue State
Federal universities
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) – Otukpo
- Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) – Makurdi
State universities
- Benue State University (BSU) – Makurdi
- Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST) – Ihugh
Private universities
- University of Mkar – Mkar
Polytechnics in Benue State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Wannune – Wannune
- Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology – Makurdi
State polytechnics
- Akawe Torkula Polytechnic – Makurdi
- Benue State Polytechnic – Ugbokolo
Private polytechnics
- Ashi Polytechnic – Anyiin
- Fidei Polytechnic – Gboko
- Gboko Polytechnic – Gboko
- Harry Pass Polytechnic – Mkar
Colleges of Education in Benue State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education, Odugbo – Odugbo
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Katsina-Ala – Katsina-Ala
- College of Education, Oju – Oju
Admission tips for Benue 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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