This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Borno 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 2 |
| Colleges of education | 3 |
Universities in Borno State
Federal universities
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) – Maiduguri
- Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) – Biu
State universities
- Borno State University (BOSU) – Maiduguri
Private universities
- Al-Ansar University – Maiduguri
Polytechnics in Borno State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Monguno – Monguno
State polytechnics
- Ramat Polytechnic – Maiduguri
Colleges of Education in Borno State
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Waka-Biu – Biu
- Kashim Ibrahim College of Education – Maiduguri
- Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies – Maiduguri
Admission tips for Borno 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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