Looking for universities and schools that are still open for admission in Nigeria 2026? Every year, thousands of Nigerian students miss the first wave of admission deadlines because of delays in JAMB results, late decision-making, financial issues, or lack of reliable information. If you fall into this group, don’t panic — you can still gain admission in 2026.
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We have compiled a carefully updated list of schools that are still open for admission in Nigeria 2026, including federal universities, state universities, private institutions, polytechnics, colleges of education, and distance learning centres that accept late applicants.
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Schools That Are Still Open for Admission in Nigeria 2026
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA)
Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
Lagos State University (LASU)
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
Abia State University (ABSU)
Delta State University (DELSU)
Kaduna State University (KASU)
Babcock University
Bowen University
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
Caleb University
Madonna University
Igbinedion University, Okada
Lead City University
Redeemer’s University
Dominican University, Ibadan
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Auchi Polytechnic
Federal Polytechnic Oko
The Polytechnic, Ibadan
Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
Federal College of Education, Zaria
Adeyemi College of Education
College of Education, Akwanga
Federal College of Education, Kano
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre (UI DLC)
University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute (UNILAG DLI)
Missing early admission deadlines does not mean your academic journey is over. Many institutions — including federal universities releasing admissions in batches, state universities running supplementary lists, private universities with rolling admissions, polytechnics, colleges of education, and distance learning centres — are still offering opportunities in 2026.
This updated list highlights the schools that are still open for admission in Nigeria 2026 and provides late applicants with real options to secure admission. Whether you prefer a full-time programme, part-time study, or distance learning, opportunities still exist — but candidates are advised to act quickly and monitor official portals regularly.