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Best Universities in Katsina

Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the most reviews among the leading university profiles in Katsina, with 4.2 stars from 718 reviews. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University follows with 4.4 stars from 643 reviews, while Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management has 4.3 stars from 112 reviews. The rating gap is small across those three. National Open university has the highest rating at 4.7 stars, but that mark comes from only 7 reviews. There are 18 ranked universities in Katsina, Katsina State.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 18 universities in Katsina, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
77.3/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars643 reviews
VHXR+MHM, Batagarawa 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Spacious campus with excellent structures and discipline.
- spacious
- beautiful
- excellent structures
- quality education
- discipline
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume94
Review recency58
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment80
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Abdullahi A. ★★★★★ : A great academic environment with no or little distractions
Abdu G. ★★★★★ : It is a state owned university located along Dutsinma Road, with excellent structures, quality education and discipline.
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Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
71.1/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars112 reviews
Abba Musa Rimi Way, Ring Rd, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Modern techniques and technology in a beautiful learning environment.
- beautiful building
- good learning environment
- modern techniques
- technology
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume68
Review recency53
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment62
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Abubakar S. ★★★★★ : The institute provides a good learning environment for students
New S. ★★★★★ : This is the institute where talents are taught
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Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA
69.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars718 reviews
FFCR+7C3, Dutsinma Rd, Dutsin-Ma 821101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Calm and deserted campus due to absence of students.
- calm environment
- deserted
- no students
- heart of town
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume95
Review recency3
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment58
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Abdulmumin Z. ★★★★★ : Federal University Dutsinma Katsina State. It is situated in the heart of the town with a well furnished Guess in not to far from campus new Federal Fire Service. Can't speak much about the standard h
Moses A. ★★★★★ : I didn't really get to see the whole of it but from the little I saw,it's actually very large in size. As at now, the school activities haven't completely moved to the P/site yet. We're hoping it happens soonest. The school itself was wonderful. Neat and well labelled for easy navigation.
4
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
61.3/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars54 reviewsNBTE-approved · State polytechnic
Dutsinma Road, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume58
Review recency6
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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EMMANUEL P. ★★★★★ : A great learning environment. Great lecturers and passionate students. Katsina state Government tries in the level of investment made in the institution regardless the College of Engineering requires more fuding, equipments and uptodate learning facilities.
SAGIR A. ★★★★★ : Success true labour @ HUK POLY@ is a nice place to acquired a good and sound education. We have well trained lectures and learning materials. √ come and embark with us.
5
National Open university
59.3/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars7 reviews
2J8C+4QJ, Road 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers open and distance learning, including online degrees.
- open learning
- online degree
- public university
- far from town
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume30
Review recency32
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment64
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Mahadi A. ★★★★★ : The is good though is partially far from the main town/city.
Bello H. ★★★★★ : A place of an open Learning Internationally
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Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) Main Campus
55.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars56 reviews
7FV4+PW3, Sanawa 821101, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
ICT-driven university with ongoing construction and new faculty buildings.
- structural improvements
- new buildings
- ict driven
- accredited courses
- under construction
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume59
Review recency1
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment66
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Onyema C. ★★★★★ : Federal University Dutsin-Ma is in Dutsin-Ma Local government of Katsina state, it is an ICT driven conventional University and most courses there are accredited.
abdullahi A. ★★★★★ : Numerous problems of means of transportation to the main campus
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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina
49.5/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviewsNUC-approved · State university
Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency9
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Abbas R. ★★★★★ : Very excited place while searching for universities school
Fahad A. ★★★★★ : After attending a lecture on computer evaluation and performance at the computer lab of Umaru Musa Yar'adua University in Katsina.
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Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology Katsina
46.3/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars11 reviews
Km 4 Kano-Kankia-Katsina Rd, opp. Federal Secretariat office complex, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers quality training skills comparable to foreign institutions.
- quality training
- well equipped
- impressive
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume36
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment64
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NURUDDEEN M. ★★★★★ : The meteorogical institute of science and technology was very impressive to extent I t has quality and qualify training skills that can be consider with foreing training.May God bless the institute lo
Ridwan B. ★★★★★ : It is a well designed and equiped institute.
9
Katsina Islamic University
31.5/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
&nbsp, Dutsinma Road, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume16
Review recency70
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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10
Umar Musa Yaraddua University, Katsina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Umar Musa Yaraddua University, Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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federal university, dutsin-ma
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria
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University. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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12
Federal University of Dustinma Kastina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Federal University of Dustinma Kastina, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
University in Kastina State. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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13
Federal College of Education, Katsina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNCCE-accredited · Federal college of education
Federal College of Education, Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Nigeria college of education. Federal-owned, regulated by Nigeria's NCCE. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal and General Studies
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal and General Studies, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
College of education in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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15
Federal University of Transportation Daura
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
University in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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16
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Private university
Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Private Islamic institution in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Federal Polytechnic, Daura
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNBTE-approved · Federal polytechnic
Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
Polytechnic in Nigeria. Federal-owned, regulated by Nigeria's NBTE. (Source: Wikidata)
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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Federal College Of Education Katsina
65.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars108 reviews
adjacent Federal College of Education, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
Review analysis
First college in Katsina State, with spacious but partly unfinished campus.
- spacious campus
- under construction
- first college in katsina
- education focus
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume68
Review recency27
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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Mohammed A. ★★★★★ : Can anyone tell me if the school is in session by this month of May 2025, and if yes, if anyone those someone there please
Blessing N. ★★★★★ : Extremely spacious, I couldn't even see the end of the school but some parts are still under construction. Like the name implies, it comprise of different faculties in education. Nice and cool environ

What the data shows for universities in Katsina

Counted from every university ranked in Katsina, Katsina State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 18
With 5+ reviews: 8
Rated 4.5 or higher: 2
Median reviews: 2
Phone listed: 10 of 18
Opening hours listed: 7 of 18

8 of the 18 universities ranked in Katsina have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,713 reviews.

Of the 18, 2 score 4.5 or higher, 7 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 1 are below 4.0 and 8 have no rating yet.

The median university here has 2 reviews.

Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the most, 718 at 4.2, followed by Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (643) and Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (112).

10 list a phone number, 11 a website and 7 opening hours; 7 have a photo on file.

Across the 21 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes universities, the median city lists 21; Katsina has 18, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from April 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

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Which university has the highest Google rating in Katsina?

National Open university has the highest listed rating, at 4.7 stars from 7 reviews. The review count is small, so the figure records seven opinions. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University has 4.4 stars from 643 reviews, giving it a larger review base for comparison.

Which university in Katsina has the most reviews?

Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the largest review count among the named university profiles, with 718 reviews and a 4.2-star rating. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University has 643 reviews and a 4.4-star rating.

How many universities are ranked in Katsina?

Ranked counts 18 universities in Katsina, Katsina State. The listed ratings include Umaru Musa Yar'adua University at 4.4 stars from 643 reviews, Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management at 4.3 from 112, and Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic at 4.3 from 54.

How should I read the ratings with few reviews?

Review volume differs sharply. National Open university has 4.7 stars from 7 reviews, while Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic has 4.3 from 54. Those figures record the ratings and exact review counts, but seven reviews provide a thinner base than 54, 643 or 718.

How are the university profiles ordered?

The ordering follows the rating and review information attached to each profile. For example, National Open university has the highest rating at 4.7 stars, while Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the most reviews at 718 and a 4.2-star rating. Placement does not change either figure.

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