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Best Universities in Katsina

Ranked lists 17 universities in Katsina. The default view shows 17 local listings in ranking order. Umaru Musa Yar'adua University is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 658 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 17 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 17 universities in Katsina, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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Ranked: 17
Google reviews reported: 1.7K
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Umaru Musa Yar'adua University
76.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars658 reviews
VHXR+MHM, Batagarawa 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume94
Review recency85
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment73
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Abdulazeez B. ★★★★★ : A great place to learn. UMYUK offfers a range of courses which include but not limited to LAW, MBBS, NATURAL SCIENCES and many more.
ismaeel R. ★★★★★ : It's a comfortable learning environment filled well equipped building for better education along with professional and well disciplined lecturers and staffs
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Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
69.5/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars116 reviews
Abba Musa Rimi Way, Ring Rd, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Modern techniques and technology in a beautiful learning environment.
- beautiful building
- good learning environment
- modern techniques
- technology
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume69
Review recency65
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment62
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Rex A. ★★★★★ : A good environment for learning
Abubakar S. ★★★★★ : The institute provides a good learning environment for students
3
Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA
66.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars722 reviews
FFCR+7C3, Dutsinma Rd, Dutsin-Ma 821101, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Calm and deserted campus due to absence of students.
- calm environment
- deserted
- no students
- heart of town
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume95
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment57
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
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.
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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University Katsina
60.0/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars4 reviewsNUC-approved · State university
Katsina 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume23
Review recency97
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
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.
5
National Open university
55.8/ 100
4.74.7 out of 5 stars7 reviews
2J8C+4QJ, Road 820101, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Offers open and distance learning, including online degrees.
- open learning
- online degree
- public university
- far from town
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating92
Review volume30
Review recency31
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment64
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Mahadi A. ★★★★★ : The is good though is partially far from the main town/city.
Bello H. ★★★★★ : A place of an open Learning Internationally
6
Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) Main Campus
53.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars58 reviews
7FV4+PW3, Sanawa 821101, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
ICT-driven university with ongoing construction and new faculty buildings.
- structural improvements
- new buildings
- ict driven
- accredited courses
- under construction
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume59
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment66
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
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
7
F.C.E, Katsina Senate
52.6/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars48 reviews
WJJ5+93X, Dutsinma Road, Batagarawa 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume56
Review recency2
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Ahmad R. ★★★★★ : As am computer biology 42 series i learnt alot of experiences my lectures a well nd smarter nd differ from other s School because they are educated nd know wat u re doing tnk u my lord provost wakilin matasan arewa
Hassan A. ★★★★★ : An excellent teacher training institution with both first degree NCE full time and Part time, PGDE and many other programs.
8
Federal University Dutsinma Katsina
49.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
FF3X+R25, Dutsin Wai 821101, Katsina, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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9
Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology Katsina
46.5/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars11 reviews
Km 4 Kano-Kankia-Katsina Rd, opp. Federal Secretariat office complex, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Offers quality training skills comparable to foreign institutions.
- quality training
- well equipped
- impressive
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume36
Review recency3
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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Recent reviews
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.
10
Katsina Islamic University
31.2/ 100
3.03.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
&nbsp, Dutsinma Road, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating27
Review volume16
Review recency68
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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11
Umar Musa Yaraddua University, Katsina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Umar Musa Yaraddua University, Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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12
federal university, dutsin-ma
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
University. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
13
Federal University of Dustinma Kastina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Federal University of Dustinma Kastina, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
University in Kastina State. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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14
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
From recent reviews
College of education in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
15
Federal University of Transportation Daura
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
University in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
16
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Private university
Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Private Islamic institution in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
17
Federal College Of Education Katsina
71.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars110 reviews
adjacent Federal College of Education, Katsina 820102, Katsina, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
First college in Katsina State, with spacious but partly unfinished campus.
- spacious campus
- under construction
- first college in katsina
- education focus
Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume68
Review recency98
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment64
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Rs99 ★★★★★ : A conducive atmosphere for learning.
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

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What the data shows for universities in Katsina

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

Ranked: 17
With 5+ reviews: 8
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 4
Phone listed: 10 of 17
Opening hours listed: 7 of 17

8 of the 17 universities ranked in Katsina have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,739 reviews.

Of the 17, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 7 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 1 are below 4.0 and 6 have no rating yet.

The median university here has 4 reviews.

Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the most, 722 at 4.2, followed by Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (658) and Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (116).

10 list a phone number, 9 a website and 7 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 20 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes universities, the median city lists 18; Katsina has 17, fewer than the median.

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

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

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How many universities are listed in Katsina?

Ranked lists 17 universities in Katsina. The default view shows 17 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University appears first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 658 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Federal University Dutsin-Ma Take-Off Site FUDMA has the most reported Google reviews among the 17 local listings loaded on this page: 722. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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