This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Kwara 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 6 |
| Colleges of education | 8 |
Universities in Kwara State
Federal universities
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Ilorin
State universities
- Kwara State University (KWASU) – Malete
Private universities
- Ahman Pategi University – Pategi
- Al-Hikmah University – Ilorin
- Jimoh Babalola University – Ilorin
- Landmark University – Omu-Aran
- Summit University – Offa
- Thomas Adewumi University – Oko-Irese
Polytechnics in Kwara State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa – Offa
State polytechnics
- Kwara State Polytechnic – Ilorin
Private polytechnics
- Graceland Polytechnic – Offa
- Lens Polytechnic – Offa
- Newland Polytechnic – Ilorin
- The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu – Igbo-Owu
Colleges of Education in Kwara State
Federal colleges of education
- Nigerian Army School of Education – Ilorin
State colleges of education
- Kwara State College of Education – Ilorin
- Kwara State College of Education – Oro
- Kwara State College of Education (Technical) – Lafiagi
Private colleges of education
- Ajetunmobi College of Education – Irra
- College of Education, Ilemona – Ilemona
- Moje College of Education – Erin-Ile
- Nana Aishat Memorial College of Education – Ilorin
Admission tips for Kwara 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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