List of Universities in Delta State (2025)

These universities are spread across the federal, state, and private categories, offering students different options depending on budget, academic focus, and location.

Below is the detailed breakdown:

Federal Universities in Delta State

These universities are owned and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

1. Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun
   
   • Nigeria’s first petroleum university and the premier institution dedicated to oil and gas studies.
     
   • Offers programmes in engineering, science, and technology, with a strong focus on petroleum and energy research.
     
2. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
   
   • Established to drive manpower development in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
     
   • Offers courses in transport, logistics, engineering, and environmental studies.
     

State Universities in Delta State

These are owned by the Delta State Government.

1. Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka
   
   • One of Nigeria’s most popular state universities with multiple campuses in Abraka, Oleh, and Anwai.
     
   • Offers a wide range of courses across sciences, social sciences, law, arts, and medicine.
     
2. University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor
   
   • Formerly a College of Education, upgraded into a full-fledged university in 2021.
     
   • Focuses on education, science, arts, and management programmes.
     
3. Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
   
   • Converted from a polytechnic into a university in 2021.
     
   • Specialises in science, engineering, and technology-based programmes.
     
4. Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba
   
   • Also upgraded in 2021.
     
   • Offers programmes in law, social sciences, management, computing, and the arts.
     

Private Universities in Delta State

Privately owned universities are growing rapidly in Delta State, offering flexible options for students seeking alternative learning environments.

1. Admiralty University, Ibusa
   
   • Partnered with the Nigerian Navy; offers courses in sciences, business, and maritime-related fields.
     
2. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
   
   • Founded in 2015; offers courses in sciences, law, management, and agriculture.
     
3. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor
   
   • Established in 2015 by the Ibru family.
     
   • Offers accredited programmes in sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with postgraduate options.
     
4. Novena University, Ogume
   
   • Established in 2005 as the first private university in Delta.
     
   • Offers undergraduate programmes across multiple disciplines.
     
5. Western Delta University, Oghara
   
   • Offers programmes in law, natural sciences, social sciences, and management.
     
6. Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede
   
   • One of the newest private universities in Delta, expanding academic options in medicine, sciences, and humanities.
     
7. Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko
   
   • Nigeria’s first private university dedicated to sports development and education.
     
   • Combines athletics, physical education, and academic programmes.