List of Higher Institutions in Ogun State (2025)

Ogun State, located in the South-West region of Nigeria, is widely regarded as the educational hub of the nation. With its proximity to Lagos and a long history of academic excellence, the state hosts a significant number of Nigeria’s top universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Here is a comprehensive list of higher institutions in Ogun State:

Federal Universities in Ogun State

1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
   
   • Established in 1988 after being carved out from the University of Ibadan’s College of Agriculture.
     
   • Specializes in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, engineering, management sciences, and biological sciences.
     
   • Known internationally for agricultural research and innovation.
     

State Universities in Ogun State

1. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye
   
   • Formerly Ogun State University, established in 1982.
     
   • Named after Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the former governor of Ogun State.
     
   • Offers diverse programmes in law, medicine, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and management sciences.
     
2. Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun
   
   • Nigeria’s premier university of education.
     
   • Established in 2005, named after Tai Solarin, an educationist and human rights activist.
     
   • Specializes in teacher education and professional training in sciences, arts, and technology.
     

Private Universities in Ogun State

Ogun State has the highest concentration of private universities in Nigeria, making it a major academic destination.

1. Covenant University, Ota
   
   • One of Nigeria’s most prestigious private universities, established in 2002 by Living Faith Church.
     
   • Consistently ranked among the top universities in Nigeria and Africa.
     
   • Offers cutting-edge programmes in engineering, management sciences, social sciences, and natural sciences.
     
2. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
   
   • Established in 1999 by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
     
   • Known for excellence in medicine, law, management, and social sciences.
     
   • One of Nigeria’s first private universities.
     
3. Chrisland University, Abeokuta
   
   • Focuses on innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
     
   • Offers programmes in sciences, social sciences, and arts.
     
4. Crescent University, Abeokuta
   
   • Islamic faith-based institution established in 2005.
     
   • Offers courses in law, science, social sciences, and ICT.
     
5. Bells University of Technology, Ota
   
   • Nigeria’s first private university of technology.
     
   • Established in 2005 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
     
   • Specializes in engineering, sciences, and technology-driven courses.
     
6. Crawford University, Igbesa
   
   • Faith-based institution founded by the Apostolic Faith Mission.
     
   • Offers management sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.
     
7. Mountain Top University (MTU), Makogi Oba
   
   • Founded by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM).
     
   • Focuses on sciences, management, social sciences, and technology.
     
8. Christopher University, Mowe
   
   • Established in 2015.
     
   • Offers business, social sciences, and humanities courses.
     
9. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
   
   • Founded by the Foursquare Gospel Church.
     
   • Offers a blend of liberal arts and sciences.
     
10. Gerar University of Medical Sciences (newly licensed)
    

• Specialized private university focusing on medical sciences and healthcare education.
  

11. Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye (newly licensed)
    

• Offers programmes in arts, sciences, and management.
  

12. Southwestern University, Okun-Owa
    

• Focuses on entrepreneurship, ICT, and applied sciences.
  

13. Vision University, Ijebu-Ode (newly licensed)
    

• A rising private institution offering multidisciplinary programmes.
  

14. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele
    

• Focuses on management sciences, natural sciences, and ICT.
  

Polytechnics in Ogun State

1. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta
   
   • One of Nigeria’s most reputable polytechnics.
     
   • Offers National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in engineering, business, and applied sciences.
     
2. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
   
   • Established in 1979.
     
   • Known for excellence in technical and vocational education.
     
   • Produces skilled manpower for industries.
     

Colleges of Education in Ogun State

1. Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele, Abeokuta
   
   • One of Nigeria’s leading colleges of education.
     
   • Trains teachers in sciences, arts, and vocational subjects.