Complete List of Approved Nursing Schools in Nigeria (NMCN Accredited) 2026

Introduction

If you are planning to study nursing or midwifery in Nigeria, then you need to see this. Here is a complete list of approved nursing schools in Nigeria. One of the most important steps is making sure your chosen school is officially recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

The NMCN is the regulatory body responsible for approving and accrediting all nursing training institutions in Nigeria. Only students who graduate from an NMCN accredited institution are eligible to sit the professional licensing examination and legally practise as a nurse or midwife in Nigeria.

In this post, we have compiled the complete list of approved and accredited nursing schools and colleges in Nigeria, organised by state, to help you make an informed decision about where to study.

What Programmes Are Offered in Nigerian Nursing Schools?

Different schools are approved to offer different programmes. Before choosing a school, confirm that it is NMCN accredited for the specific programme you want to study. The programmes in approved nursing schools in Nigeria include:

• Nursing Programme
• Midwifery Programme
• Community Nursing Programme
• Community Midwifery Programme
• Perioperative Nursing Programme
• Paediatric Nursing Programme
• Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing Programme
• Accident and Emergency Nursing Programme
• Critical Care Nursing Programme
• Neonatal Nursing Programme
• Ophthalmic Nursing Programme
• Orthopaedic Nursing Programme
• Anaesthetic Nursing Programme
• Nephrology Nursing Programme
• Cardiothoracic Nursing Programme
• Public Health Nursing Programme
• Gerontology Nursing Programme
• Oncology Nursing Programme
• Burns and Plastic Nursing Programme
• Oral-Dental Nursing Programme

Complete List of Accredited/Approved Nursing Schools in Nigeria by State

Abia State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Amachara
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Umuahia
3. College of Nursing Sciences, ABSUTH, Aba
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Abiriba
5. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu
6. Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Nursing Sciences, Aba
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu
8. Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University, Aba
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, Clifford University, Owerrinta, Ihie Campus
10. St. Anthony College of Nursing Sciences, Aba

Adamawa State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Yola
2. College of Nursing Sciences, MAUTH, Yola

Akwa Ibom State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Anua-Uyo
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Ituk-Mbang
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Iquita-Oron
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Ikot-Ekpene
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Eket

Anambra State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Iyi-Enu
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Waterside, Onitsha
5. College of Nursing Sciences, COOUTH, Nkpor
6. College of Nursing Sciences, NAUTH, Nnewi
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi
9. St Charles Boromeo College of Nursing Sciences, Onitsha
10. Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, Awka
11. College of Nursing Sciences, Alor
12. Apex College of Nursing Sciences, Igbo-Ukwu
13. Department of Nursing Sciences, Tansian University, Umunya
14. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Shanahan University, Onitsha

Bauchi State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, ATBUTH, Bauchi
2. Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences, Bauchi
3. Adamu Adamu College of Nursing Sciences, FMC, Azare
4. Sa’ad Zungur College of Nursing Sciences, Liman Katagum

Bayelsa State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Tombia
2. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma

Benue State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi.
2. NKST College of Nursing Sciences, Mkar
3. Makurdi College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi

Borno State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri
2. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
3. College of Nursing Sciences, UMTH, Maiduguri
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri
5. Zenith College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri
6. Mustapha Umar College of Nursing Sciences, Biu

Cross River State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Calabar
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Ogoja
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar
7. College of Nursing Sciences, UCTH, Calabar
8. Department of Nursing Sciences, Arthur Jarvis University, Akwa Ikot Efanga
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, Havilla University, Nde Ikom

Delta State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Asaba.
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Sapele
3. Anchor College of Nursing Science, Asaba
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Eku
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Warri
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
8. Mary Martha College of Nursing Sciences, Oleh
9. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Medical Centre, Asaba
10. Department of Nursing Sciences, Novena University, Ogume

Ebonyi State

1. Mater Misericordiae College of Nursing Sciences, Afikpo
2. Department of Nursing Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
3. College of Nursing Sciences, AEFUTH, Abakaliki
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Uburu
5. Royal College of Nursing Sciences, Ebonyi State
6. Department of Nursing Sciences, Evangel University, Akaeze
7. College of Nursing Sciences, National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki
8. Blessed Martins College of Nursing Sciences, Ohatekwe, Angagu

Edo State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City
2. St. Philomena College of Nursing Sciences, Benin City
3. College of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City
4. St. Camillus College of Nursing Sciences, Uromi
5. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua
7. College of Nursing Sciences, Uselu, Benin City
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Zuma Memorial Hospital, Irrua
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City
10. Department of Nursing Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
11. Department of Nursing Sciences, Edo University, Uzairue
12. Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Uzairue
13. Faculty of Nursing, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
14. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Well Spring University, Benin City

Ekiti State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, EKSUTH, Ado-Ekiti
2. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
3. Department of Nursing Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

Enugu State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Awgu
2. College of Nursing Sciences, UNTH, Enugu
3. Bishop Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu
6. College of Nursing Sciences, ESUTTH Parklane, Enugu
7. College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu
8. Central Washington College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
9. Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu
10. Department of Nursing Sciences, ESUT, Parklane, Enugu

Gombe State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Gombe
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe
3. Jewel College of Nursing Sciences, Gombe
4. Adamu Shehu College of Nursing Sciences, Gombe

Imo State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Aboh-Mbaise
2. Holy Rosary College of Nursing Sciences, Emekuku
3. St. Mary College of Nursing Sciences, Amaigbo
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Umulogho-Obowo
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Imo State University, Orlu
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Awo-Omamma
9. Princess College of Nursing Sciences, Mgbinrichi
10. Merit College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu
11. Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences, Okwudor
12. International Christian College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri

Jigawa State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kudu
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Hadejia
3. Iqra College of Nursing Science, Duste
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Babura
5. Kazaure College of Nursing Sciences, Kazaure

Kaduna State

1. St Gerard College of Nursing Sciences, Kakuri
2. St Louis College of Nursing Sciences, Zonkwa
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Kafanchan
4. St Luke College of Nursing Sciences, Wusasa
5. Department of Nursing Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
6. College of Nursing Sciences, ABUTH, Zaria
7. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa
8. College of Nursing Sciences, National Eye Centre, Kaduna
9. College of Nursing Sciences, Tudun Wada
10. Nigerian Airforce College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna
11. College of Nursing Sciences, Pambeguwa

Kano State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
2. College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Dambatta Campus
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Madobi Campus
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Gezawa Campus
6. Department of Nursing Sciences, Bayero University, Kano
7. College of Nursing Sciences, AKTH, Kano
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Gwarzo Nafisatu
9. College of Nursing Sciences, Kwankwaso
10. Dansharif College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
11. Umaru Ringim College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
12. Aminu Dabo College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
13. Emirate College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
14. Department of Nursing Sciences, Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila
15. Hamdala College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
16. Sudawa College of Nursing Sciences, Kano
17. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano

Katsina State

1. Bawo College of Nursing Sciences, Daura
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Malumfashi
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina
4. Cherish College of Nursing Sciences, Batsari
5. North West College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina
6. EssEmm College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina
7. Kebbi StateCollege of Nursing Sciences, Birnin-Kebbi
8. Department of Nursing Sciences, Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi
9. Sajo College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi

Kogi State

1. ECWA College of Nursing Sciences, Egbe
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede
3. College of Nursing Sciences, UEC, Ochadamu
4. Nana College of Nursing Sciences, Ayingba
5. Grimard Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Anyingba
6. Okunland College of Nursing Sciences, Isanlu

Kwara State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Ilorin
2. College of Nursing Sciences, UITH, Ilorin
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin
5. Department of Nursing Sciences, Alhikma University, Ilorin
6. Department of Nursing Sciences, Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko

Lagos State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, LUTH, Idi-Araba
2. Nigerian Army College of Nursing Sciences, Yaba
3. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba
4. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba
5. College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Igando
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Lagos State University, Ikeja
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Badagry
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, Trinity University, Yaba

Nasarawa State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Lafia
2. Department of Nursing Sciences, Bingham University, Kodape, Karu

Niger State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Minna
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Bida
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Kontogora
4. Dako College of Nursing Sciences, Suleja
5. Standard College of Nursing Sciences, Minna

Ogun State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Ijebu-Ode
3. School of Nursing, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
4. Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences, Lantoro
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta
6. College of Nursing Sciences, Ilaro
7. Jafad College of Nursing Sciences, Oru Ijebu
8. Department of Nursing Sciences, Chrisland University, Owode (Abeokuta Campus)
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
10. Department of Nursing Sciences, Crescent University, Abeokuta
11. Department of Nursing, McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo

Ondo State

1. Achievers College of Nursing Sciences, Akure
2. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Achievers University, Owo
3. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, Elizade University, Ilara Mokin
5. Peacock College of Nursing Sciences, Akure

Osun State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Osogbo
2. College of Nursing Sciences, OAUTHC, WGH, Ilesa
3. Seventh-Day Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Lagare, Ile-Ife
4. College of Nursing Sciences, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife
5. Department of Nursing Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
6. Department of Nursing Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo
7. Department of Nursing Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo
8. Department of Nursing Sciences, Adeleke University, Ede
9. Department of Nursing Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede
10. Mercy College of Nursing Sciences, Ido-Osun
11. College of Nursing Sciences, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Idi-Seke, Osogbo
12. Department of Nursing Sciences, Fountain University, Osogbo
13. Department of Nursing Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji

Oyo State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, UCH, Ibadan
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro, Ibadan
3. College of Nursing Sciences, BUTH, Ogbomosho
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan
6. Baptist College of Nursing Sciences, Saki
7. College of Nursing Sciences, Muslim Medical Foundation, Saki
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Kishi
9. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
10. Department of Nursing Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan
11. Department of Nursing Sciences, Atiba University, Iseyin Road, Ibadan
12. Department of Nursing Sciences, Koladaisi University, Ibadan

Plateau State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Jos
2. College of Nursing Sciences, Vom
3. College of Nursing Sciences, OLAH, Jos
4. College of Nursing Sciences, JUTH, Jos
5. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Jos, Jos
6. Hill College of Nursing Sciences, Jos
7. Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre
8. Jibape Memorial College of Nursing, Jengre
9. Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, Jos

Rivers State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Port Harcourt
2. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Madonna University, Elele
3. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
4. College of Nursing Sciences, UPTH, Port Harcourt
5. Department of Nursing Sciences, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
6. Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt

Sokoto State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Sokoto
2. College of Nursing Sciences, UDUTH, Sokoto
3. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware
4. Department of Nursing Sciences, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
5. College of Nursing Sciences, Tambuwal
6. Fatima College of Nursing Sciences, Safiwa
7. Gamji College of Nursing Sciences, Sokoto

Taraba State

College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo

Yobe State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Damaturu
2. College of Nursing Sciences, FMC, Nguru
3. Al-Ma’arif College of Nursing Sciences, Potiskum

Zamfara State

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Gusau
2. Umar Bin Khaddabi College of Nursing Sciences, Kauran Namoda
3. Ummul-Khari College of Nursing Sciences, Gusau

FCT Abuja

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Gwagwalada
2. National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
3. College of Nursing Sciences, UATH, Gwagwalada
4. College of Nursing Sciences, National Hospital, Abuja
5. Unity College of Nursing Sciences, Bwari
6. Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences, Kuje
7. Horizon College of Nursing Sciences, Anagada, Gwagwalada
8. College of Nursing Sciences, Jahi

Important Note: Schools not included in this list of approved nursing schools in Nigeria are either still in the accreditation process or have an embargo on admission.

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How to Confirm Your School’s Accreditation Status

Before paying any fees or accepting an admission offer, do the following:

• Check that your school appears on the current NMCN accredited list; the list is updated regularly.
• Confirm that the specific programme you want to study is also accredited, not just the institution.
• Check that no admission embargo is active on the school.
• Visit or contact the NMCN directly at nmcn.gov.ng if you have any doubts.

Conclusion

This complete list of approved nursing schools in Nigeria is your guide to choosing right. Choosing NMCN accredited nursing schools in Nigeria is not optional, it is the foundation of your nursing career in Nigeria. Without graduating from an approved institution, you cannot sit the NMCN licensing examination or legally practise as a nurse or midwife. Use this list as your starting point, verify directly with NMCN, and take your first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare.

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