This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Sokoto 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 1 |
| Colleges of education | 2 |
Universities in Sokoto State
Federal universities
State universities
- Sokoto State University (SSU) – Sokoto
Polytechnics in Sokoto State
State polytechnics
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic – Sokoto
Colleges of Education in Sokoto State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi – Gidan Madi
State colleges of education
- Shehu Shagari College of Education – Sokoto
Admission tips for Sokoto 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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