This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Jigawa 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 | 3 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Jigawa State
Federal universities
State universities
- Sule Lamido University (SLU) – Kafin Hausa
Private universities
- Khadija University – Majia
Polytechnics in Jigawa State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic – Kazaure
State polytechnics
- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic – Hadejia
- Jigawa State Polytechnic – Dutse
Colleges of Education in Jigawa State
State colleges of education
- Jigawa State College of Education – Gumel
- Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies – Ringim
Admission tips for Jigawa 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.
Spotted a missing or renamed institution in Jigawa State? Please tell us through our contact page and we will update this list.