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
University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Lagos State
University of Nigeria (UNN) – Nsukka, Enugu State
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Zaria, Kaduna State
University of Ibadan (UI) – Oyo State
University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Edo State
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Kwara State
University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Cross River State
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Ile-Ife, Osun State
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Rivers State
Bayero University Kano (BUK) – Kano State
Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) – Sokoto State
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo – Benue State
Alex Ekwueme Federal University (FUNAI) – Ebonyi State
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) – FCT, Abuja
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State Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery
Lagos State University (LASU) – Lagos State
Delta State University (DELSU) – Delta State
Ebonyi State University (EBSU) – Ebonyi State
Imo State University (IMSU) – Imo State
Rivers State University (RSU) – Rivers State
Benue State University (BSU) – Benue State
Abia State University (ABSU) – Abia State
Ekiti State University (EKSU) – Ekiti State
Ondo State University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) – Ondo State
Kogi State University (KSU) – Kogi State
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) – Osun State
Gombe State University (GSU) – Gombe State
Taraba State University (TASU) – Taraba State (newly accredited)
Private Universities Offering Medicine and Surgery
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) – Ekiti State
Babcock University – Ogun State
Igbinedion University – Edo State
Madonna University – Rivers/Anambra State
Bowen University – Osun State
Bingham University – Nasarawa State
Gregory University – Abia State
Edwin Clark University – Delta State (newly added)
PAMO University of Medical Sciences – Rivers State
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.
