Interested in knowing the Nigerian Universities that offer Nursing/Nursing Science? In this post, you’ll find out.

If you’re an aspiring nurse, then, it is imperative to know the JAMB UTME & WAEC requirements. It is also not surprising that you’re interested in knowing the Nigerian universities that offer the course. That way, it’ll be easier to know what university to choose during your JAMB registration.

In our post, you’ll discover state universities, federal universities, as well as private universities that offer a degree in nursing.

Universities offering nursing in Nigeria

The following Nigerian Universities offer nursing:

1. Abia State University
2. Achievers University
3. Adeleke University Ede
4. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
6. Ambrose Alli University
7. Babcock University
8. Bayero University, Kano
9. Bowen University
10. Delta State University
11. Ebonyi State University
12. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
13. Igbinedion University Okada
14. Imo State University, Owerri
15. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
16. Madonna University, Okija
17. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) (registered nurse only)
18. Niger Delta University Yenagoa
19. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
20. Obafemi Awolowo University
21. Osun State University
22. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka
23. University of Benin
24. University of Calabar
25. University of Ibadan
26.  University of Ilorin
27. University of Jos
28. University of Lagos
29. University of Maiduguri
30. University of Port-Harcourt
31. Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Feel free to visit the links or the JAMB brochure to see other courses offered at those universities.

Best universities to study nursing?

There are several top universities that offer nursing. They include but are not limited to:

1. University of Benin
2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
3. University of Ibadan
4. Obafemi Awolowo University
5. University of Lagos
6. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

See our full list of top-rated universities in Nigeria

What you should know

Nursing is one of the most competitive health science courses out there. So, it is of extreme importance that you satisfy all of the requirements for JAMB UTME, ‘A’ level, or ‘O’ level, depending on your desired means of entry.

Read also: JAMB & WAEC Subject Combination For Nursing