This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Yobe 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 | 3 |
| Colleges of education | 3 |
Universities in Yobe State
Federal universities
- Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA) – Gashua
State universities
- Yobe State University (YSU) – Damaturu
Polytechnics in Yobe State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu – Damaturu
State polytechnics
- College of Administration, Management and Technology – Potiskum
- Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic – Geidam
Colleges of Education in Yobe State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum – Potiskum
State colleges of education
- College of Education and Legal Studies – Nguru
- Umar Suleiman College of Education – Gashua
Admission tips for Yobe 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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