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Best Universities in Yola

Ranked lists 10 universities in Yola. The default view shows 10 local listings in ranking order. American University of Nigeria is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 294 Google reviews.

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

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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 10 universities in Yola, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology · American University of Nigeria vs ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY (ADSU), side by side

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  • Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
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    American University of Nigeria

    77.0/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars294 reviewsNUC-approved · Private university

    Wuro Hausa, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Open 24 hours
    From recent reviews

    First development university in Nigeria with serene environment and professional staff.

    • serene environment
    • professional staff
    • clean hostels
    • academic excellence
    • innovative students
    • rusty facilities
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume82
    • Review recency72
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Wilson S. ★★★★★ : The campus is beautiful, and the staff are warm and professional. The power facilities are well-maintained and standardised. Although students have not resumed, the landscape and environment are a sight to behold.
    • Bello M. ★★★★★ : Very Good school with American standard curriculum. Offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Fees are moderate for average means.
  • 2

    ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY (ADSU)

    63.4/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars232 reviewsNUC-approved · State university

    Mubi 650101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume79
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Nuhu A. ★★★★★ : Google map is a great app that you to find your location easily
    • Joseph A. ★★★★★ : Yo, let me put you on to Adamawa State University (ADSU) in Mubi—it’s this lowkey gem in Nigeria’s Northeast that’s got heart and hustle. Picture a chill campus along the Yola-Mubi road, with lecture halls that aren’t fancy but get the job done, some solar-powered vibes, and a library packed enough to keep your brain fed. The hostels? Basic, sure, but they’re where you’ll make lifelong homies from all corners—Fulani, Margi, you name it. Academics here don’t play: they’ve got everything from sciences to agriculture to an MBA, and the lecturers, many with global chops, drop knowledge that hits home, like how to farm smarter in a changing climate. You can get in with a UTME score of 150 or higher, and their remedial program is a solid boost for anyone needing a leg up. Yeah, the Boko Haram mess a decade ago forced a temporary shift to Yola, but ADSU came back stronger, with tight security and a community that feels like family—think Ramadan iftars or yam festival celebrations that bring everyone together. The vibe is real; lecturers actually know who you are, and you can jump into debate clubs or get your hands dirty on their agric demo farm. But, real talk, the Wi-Fi can be a headache, power cuts sneak in despite the generators, and the three-month semesters are a sprint. Mubi’s calm is perfect for locking in, but if you’re itching for big-city energy, you’ll need a trip to Yola. ADSU’s not about flash—it’s about grinding and growing, making it a dope spot for anyone ready to put in work and come out ready to shake things up. Bring a solar charger and some grit, and you’re good.
  • 3

    Directorate of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) F.C.E YOLA

    57.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars24 reviews

    6FR6+MRG, Jalingo, Jimeta 640102, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume47
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Polycap U. ★★★★★ : It have enough space for parking car, and good class rooms for learning
    • Rayyanu A. ★★★★★ : Is a place where quality teacher education is acquired
  • 4

    Vice Chancellor, MAU

    52.0/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars28 reviews

    Sangere futy Girei, Local government area, Yola 652101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume49
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • MMGoni ★★★★★ : Modibbo Adama University Yola, i have not much to say but thank you for all what the school have me, indeed it's a place to acquire Good character and learning. Long live my Alma meter.
    • Usman B. ★★★★★ : Modibbo Adama University Where i obtained my First Degree and hopely want to obtain the second degree. I really love the environment
  • 5

    American University Of Nigeria, Adamawa

    49.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    98 Lamido Zubairu Way, Township, Yola 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency19
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

  • 6

    National Open University Of Nigeria

    47.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university

    Army, Barracks Road, Yola, Namtari 640284, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • sambe A. ★★★★★ : I was really happy by seen the progress of National Open University Of Nigeria, in Yola Study Centre. I’m currently studying in Abuja Model City Centre
  • 7

    National open University Of Nigeria, Yola Study Centre

    42.4/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    Karewa, Jimeta 640101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

  • 8

    Modibbo Adama University of Technology

    12.2/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 9

    Modibbo Adama University, Yola

    64.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars129 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university

    Sangerei Girei, Yola 652101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Open 24 hours
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume70
    • Review recency54
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Barnabas I. ★★★★★ : Modibbo Adama University Yola, is a now a conversational university
    • Hope B. ★★★★★ : Is one of the best university in the northern Nigerian
  • 10

    Federal Polytechnic, Yola

    60.3/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars56 reviews

    7FXF+R33, A 13, Jabura 652101, Adamawa, Nigeria

    • Open 24 hours
    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Abdulhayat A. ★★★★★ : The federal polytechnic mubi campus is small expenses school 🏫 in yola and federal polytechnic mubi & great students school & great Director of federal polytechnic
    • Mohammed A. ★★★★★ : Federal Polytechnic Yola Study center is a polytechnic based in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria. It was established in 1979 and since inception, the Polytechnic has endeavored to empower so many with both the technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to fight and alleviate poverty. Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State has been officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)

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What the data shows for universities in Yola

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

Ranked
10
With 5+ reviews
6
Rated 4.5 or higher
3
Median reviews
26
Phone listed
8 of 10
Opening hours listed
8 of 10

6 of the 10 universities ranked in Yola have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 769 reviews.

Of the 10, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median university here has 26 reviews.

American University of Nigeria has the most, 294 at 4.4, followed by ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY (ADSU) (232) and Modibbo Adama University, Yola (129).

8 list a phone number, 5 a website and 8 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 20 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes universities, the median city lists 18; Yola has 10, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many universities are listed in Yola?

Ranked lists 10 universities in Yola. The default view shows 10 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

American University of Nigeria appears first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 294 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?

American University of Nigeria has the most reported Google reviews among the 10 local listings loaded on this page: 294. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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