List of higher institutions in Anambra State (2025) 

Universities & Degree-awarding institutions

1. Paul University, Awka
   A private Catholic university located in Awka offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across arts, sciences and professional faculties. See the university site for admissions and courses.
   
2. Tansian University, Umunya
   Private university with a range of accredited undergraduate programmes; known locally for a strong focus on professional and community-driven courses. Admissions and course lists are on the school site.
   
3. Legacy University, Okija
   A private university based in Okija offering undergraduate degrees and positioned as a growing private institution in Anambra State. Check the official Legacy University site for programmes and entry requirements.
   
4. Peter University, Achina/Onneh
   A relatively new private university founded by the Catholic diocese, serving students in the Achina/Onneh area. The university maintains an active official site and social pages for updates.
   
5. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) : formerly Anambra State University
   The state university with multiple campuses (including Uli and Igbariam). COOU is the main public university created by Anambra State, with a wide range of degree programmes and a teaching hospital for health sciences. Official portal and university pages provide admissions and programme details.
   
6. Madonna University (Okija campus)
   A private Catholic university with a campus at Okija (Anambra). Offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes : consult the Madonna University site for course lists and the admission portal. 
7. Anambra State University (campuses/legacy names)
   Historically the Anambra State University (name changes and campus reorganisation have occurred over time). Related programmes and structures are tied to the state’s higher education network (see COOU history pages for the evolution).
   
8. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka
   The federal university located in Awka: a major research and degree-granting institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes. Check UNIZIK’s official site for admissions, faculties and postgraduate information.
   

Polytechnics & Colleges (ND / HND / Professional training)

9. Federal Polytechnic, Oko
   One of the well-established federal polytechnics in Anambra (Oko) offering ND and HND programmes in engineering, science, business and more. Official portal and school site provide programmes and admissions information.
   
10. Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
    A federal college of education (technical) providing teacher-education programmes and NCE/degree-bridge options; check the college portal for details on technical education courses.
    
11. Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe
    A prominent college of education that trains teachers and offers NCE programmes; it’s long established in Nsugbe and frequently featured on education portals.
    
12. Onit College of Education
    Onitsha area colleges and seminaries include teacher-education and religious formation institutions: some operate under diocesan or state education boards. (If you want, I can fetch the exact official page for the Onitsha college you meant.)
    
13. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary / Pope John Major Seminary (Okpuno / Awka)
    A major seminary providing theological and pastoral training; listed among specialized higher education institutions in the state.
    
14. Anambra State College of Health Technology
    The state’s training centre for allied health and technical health programmes (nursing, community health, etc.); such colleges typically publish programme and admission details on their official portals.