This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Delta 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 8 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Delta State
Federal universities
- Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) – Ibusa
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) – Effurun
- Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko (NMU) – Okerenkoko
State universities
- Delta State University (DELSU) – Abraka
- Dennis Osadebay University (DOU) – Asaba
- Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST) – Ozoro
- University of Delta (UNIDEL) – Agbor
Private universities
- Edwin Clark University – Kiagbodo
- Margaret Lawrence University – Galilee
- Michael and Cecilia Ibru University – Agbara-Otor
- Novena University – Ogume
- Western Delta University – Oghara
Polytechnics in Delta State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Orogun – Orogun
- Petroleum Training Institute – Effurun
State polytechnics
- Delta State Maritime Polytechnic – Burutu
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku – Ogwashi-Uku
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara – Oghara
Private polytechnics
- Bellarks Polytechnic – Kwale
- Calvary Polytechnic – Owa-Oyibu
- Nation Builders Polytechnic – Asaba
Colleges of Education in Delta State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba – Asaba
State colleges of education
- College of Education, Warri – Warri
Admission tips for Delta 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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