Studying Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria is a big dream for many students. But before choosing a university, it’s important to know if the school is approved (accredited) by the right bodies like the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC). These bodies make sure the school has the right facilities, teachers, and training for medical students.
Below is a list of universities in Nigeria that are currently accredited to offer Medicine and Surgery.
Federal Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery
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University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Lagos State
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University of Nigeria (UNN) – Nsukka, Enugu State
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Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Zaria, Kaduna State
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University of Ibadan (UI) – Oyo State
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University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Edo State
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University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Kwara State
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University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Cross River State
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Ile-Ife, Osun State
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University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Rivers State
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Bayero University Kano (BUK) – Kano State
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) – Sokoto State
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Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo – Benue State
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Alex Ekwueme Federal University (FUNAI) – Ebonyi State
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University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) – FCT, Abuja
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State Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery
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Lagos State University (LASU) – Lagos State
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Delta State University (DELSU) – Delta State
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Ebonyi State University (EBSU) – Ebonyi State
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Imo State University (IMSU) – Imo State
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Rivers State University (RSU) – Rivers State
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Benue State University (BSU) – Benue State
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Abia State University (ABSU) – Abia State
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Ekiti State University (EKSU) – Ekiti State
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Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) – Ondo State
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Kogi State University (KSU) – Kogi State
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Osun State University (UNIOSUN) – Osun State
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Gombe State University (GSU) – Gombe State
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Taraba State University (TASU) – Taraba State (newly accredited)
Private Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery
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Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) – Ekiti State
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Babcock University – Ogun State
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Igbinedion University – Edo State
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Madonna University – Rivers/Anambra State
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Bowen University – Osun State
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Bingham University – Nasarawa State
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Gregory University – Abia State
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Edwin Clark University – Delta State (newly added)
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PAMO University of Medical Sciences – Rivers State
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Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences – Lagos State
Final Words
Before applying to any university for Medicine and Surgery, make sure it’s fully accredited. Accreditation means the school is trusted to train future doctors the right way.
Medicine is a serious and competitive course. So always do proper research before choosing a school.
