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Full List Of Universities That Accept Direct Entry In Nigeria For 2026 (Federal, State & Private Institutions)
Are you planning to gain admission through Direct Entry (DE) in 2026 without starting from 100 level? Good news! Many top Nigerian universities – federal, state, and private – accept Direct Entry for eligible students with OND, NCE, HND, IJMB, JUPEB, or A-level qualifications.
This updated list covers schools that officially accept Direct Entry into 200 level and highlights what you should know before applying.
Federal Universities That Accept Direct Entry (2026)
| University Name | Location |
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| University of Lagos (UNILAG) | Lagos State |
| Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) | Osun State |
| University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) | Enugu State |
| Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) | Kaduna State |
| University of Benin (UNIBEN) | Edo State |
| University of Ibadan (UI) | Oyo State |
| Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) | Imo State |
| Federal University, Dutse | Jigawa State |
| Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) | Ekiti State |
| University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | Kwara State |
| University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) | FCT |
| University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) | Rivers State |
| Federal University of Petroleum Resources | Delta State |
| Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) | Ondo State |
| Federal University, Lokoja | Kogi State |
State Universities That Accept Direct Entry (2026)
| University Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Lagos State University (LASU) | Lagos State |
| Delta State University (DELSU) | Delta State |
| Abia State University (ABSU) | Abia State |
| Imo State University (IMSU) | Imo State |
| Rivers State University (RSU) | Rivers State |
| Ebonyi State University (EBSU) | Ebonyi State |
| Benue State University (BSU) | Benue State |
| Ambrose Alli University (AAU) | Edo State |
| Ekiti State University (EKSU) | Ekiti State |
| Kogi State University (KSU) | Kogi State |
| Kaduna State University (KASU) | Kaduna State |
| Osun State University (UNIOSUN) | Osun State |
| Gombe State University (GSU) | Gombe State |
| Taraba State University (TSU) | Taraba State |
Private Universities That Accept Direct Entry (2026)
| University Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Covenant University | Ogun State |
| Babcock University | Ogun State |
| Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) | Ekiti State |
| Igbinedion University | Edo State |
| Bowen University | Osun State |
| Madonna University | Rivers/Anambra State |
| Lead City University | Oyo State |
| Caleb University | Lagos State |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) | Osun State |
| Al-Hikmah University | Kwara State |
| Nile University of Nigeria | Abuja (FCT) |
| Redeemer's University | Osun State |
| Ajayi Crowther University | Oyo State |
| Bingham University | Nasarawa State |
| American University of Nigeria (AUN) | Adamawa State |
Important Notes for DE Applicants (2026)
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Requirements: Most schools require minimum merit/credit in OND, NCE, HND, IJMB, or JUPEB.
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JAMB Direct Entry Form is mandatory and must be filled online via the JAMB portal.
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Transcripts may be required by your school of choice.
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Application deadlines vary per university, so apply early!
Final Thoughts
If you already have a post-secondary qualification, Direct Entry is the perfect path to save time and resume your education from 200 level. Whether you prefer a federal, state, or private university, the schools above are great options for the 2026 academic session.