Nursing is a noble profession in Nigeria and other countries of the world. In Nigeria, there are approximately 128 accredited nursing schools.

We have gathered a comprehensive up-to-date list of accredited nursing schools in Nigeria, sourcing from the official website of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (www.nmcn.gov.ng). You can always find more information about the nursing profession and the school of your choice on the NMCM site.

List of nursing schools in Nigeria

These nursing schools have been accredited and are presented by state in alphabetical order. The list doesn't include schools of midwifery, but it does include university departments and schools that specialize in nursing specifically.

Abia State
Dept. of Nursing, Abia State University, Uturu

School of Nursing, Amachara

School of Nursing, Umuahia

Adamawa State
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Yola

Akwa-Ibom State
School of Nursing, Anua-Uyo

School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene

School of Nursing, Eket

Anambra State
Dept. of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi

School of Nursing, Iyi-Enu

School of Nursing, Ihiala

School of Nursing, Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Nnkpor


School of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi

Bauchi State

School of Nursing, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi

Bayelsa State

Dept. of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island

School of Nursing, Tombia

Benue State

Two of existing nursing schools were withdrawn, as they did not receive accreditation.

Borno State

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Maiduguri

School of Post Basic Nursing Peri-Operative, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri

School of Nursing, Maiduguri

School of Nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri

Cross River State

Dept. of Nursing, University of Calabar

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar

School of Nursing, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital

School of Nursing, Itigidi

Delta State

Dept. of Nursing, Delta State University, Abraka

School of Nursing, Agbor

School of Nursing, Eku

School of Nursing, Warri

Ebonyi State

Dept. of Nursing, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

School of Nursing, Afikpo

School of Nursing, FETHA

Edo State

Dept. of Nursing, Igbinidion University, Okada

Dept. of Nursing, University of Benin

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Uselu

School of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin

School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Irrua Specialist Hospital, Irrua

Ekiti State

Dept. Of Nursing, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti

School of Nursing, Ado-Ekiti

Enugu State

Dept. of Nursing, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

School of Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Nursing, Anaesthetics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Nursing, Burns & Plastic, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Nursing, Cardiothoracic, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Nursing, Ophthalmic, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu

School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu

Gombe State

School of Nursing, Gombe

Imo State

College of Nursing & Health, Orlu

Dept. of Nursing, Imo State University, Owerri

School of Nursing, Amaigbo

School of Nursing, Emekuku

School of Nursing, Mbano

School of Nursing Umulogho, Obowu

Jigawa State

School of Nursing, Birnin-Kudu

Kaduna State

College Of Nursing, Kafanchan

Dept. Of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna

School of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria

School of Nursing, St. Gerald’s Hospital, Kakuri

School of Nursing, Wusasa

School of Post Basic Nursing, Ear Nose and Throat, Kaduna

School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, Kaduna National Eye Centre

Kano State

Dept. of Nursing Science, FAHS, Bayero University, Kano

School of Nursing, Kano

School of Nursing, Madobi

School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala-Kano

School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, AKTH

Katsina State

School of Nursing, Katsina

Kebbi State

School of Nursing, Birnin-Kebbi

Kogi State

School of Nursing, Egbe

School of Nursing, Obangede

Kwara State

College Of Nursing, Oke-Ode

School of Nursing, Ilorin

School of Nursing, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, University of Ilorin

School of Post Basic Nursing, Paediatric, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin

Lagos State

Dept. of Nursing science, University of Lagos

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric, Yaba.

School of Nursing, Igando

School of Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba

School of Nursing, Military Hospital, Yaba

School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos

School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, NOH, Igbobi, Lagos

Nasarawa State

School of Nursing, Lafia

Niger State

School of Nursing, Bida

Ogun State

Dept. of Nursing, Babcock University, Illishan-Remo

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aro, Abeokuta

School of Nursing, Abeokuta

School of Nursing, Ilaro

School of Nursing, Lantoro

Ondo State

School of Nursing, Akure

Osun State

Dept. Of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Dept. of Nursing, Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Osogbo

School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ilesa

School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife

School of Nursing, Osogbo

School of Nursing, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Ile-Ife

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife

Oyo State

Dept. Of Nursing, University of Ibadan

School of Nursing, Baptist Medical Centre, Saki

School of Nursing, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho

College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Eleyele, Ibadan

School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan

School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan

Plateau State

Dept. Of Nursing, University Of Jos

School of Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos (MMH)

School of Nursing, Vom, Jos

School of Post Basic Anaesthetic Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos

School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos

Rivers State

Dept. of Nursing, Madonna University, Elele

Dept. Of Nursing, University Of Port-Harcourt

School of Nursing, Port-Harcourt

School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital

School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Sokoto State

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware

School of Nursing, Sokoto

School of Nursing, Usuman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

Taraba State

School of Nursing, Jalingo

Yobe State

School of Nursing, Dr. Shehu Sule, Damaturu

Zamfara State

School of Nursing, Gusau

Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

School of Nursing, Gwagwalada

School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja

Nigeria has quite a number of Nursing schools, presenting to you a large base of choice.