In Nigeria, aspiring medical professionals have a wide range of universities to choose from for their medical education. This range is an all-inclusive kind as it houses both federal, state and private owned universities. 

However, not all universities either offer the same quality of education or possess the appropriate facilities for better learning. To help prospective students make an informed decision, this article highlights the 20 best universities in Nigeria to study medicine and surgery in 2024. These universities have been selected based on factors such as academic reputation, accreditation, facilities, faculty expertise, and student feedback.

Table showing the top 20 Universities to study MBBS in Nigeria and their fees

S/N	School	Fees
	University of Ibadan	175,000 naira
2	Obafemi Awolowo University	160,000 naira
3	Babcock University	4,000,000 naira
4	University of Lagos	190,250 naira
5	Ahmadu Bello University	95,750 naira
6	University of Nigeria Nsukka	124,000 naira
7	Covenant University	5,000,000 naira
8	Lagos State University	115,750 naira
9	Bayero University	195,500 naira
10	University of Ilorin	Over 100,000 naira
11	Delta State University	280,000 naira
12	Nnamdi Azikiwe University	292,000 naira
13	University of Benin	200,000 naira
14	Madonna University	2,000,000
15	University of Port Harcourt	160,000
16	Afe Babalola University	4,567,500
17	Ekiti State University	485,700
18	Igbinedion University	2,450,000
19	University of Jos	245,000
20	Imo State University	200,000

20 Universities to study MBBS in Nigeria 

1. University of Ibadan (UI)

This university comes first on the list as it is the first and oldest university in Nigeria. The school is popularly known as the first and the best and its students or products makes sure that it is known around the country for its undiluted product quality. 

Despite the fact that it is the oldest and first tertiary school in the country, its quality in medicine is the best as it ranks 1st in Nigeria and 14th in Africa. The university's College of Medicine is accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and offers a comprehensive curriculum.

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State.

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A Minimum of 250 UTME score meeting the cutoff mark of 75 in POST-UTME.

School fees: the school fee is a minimum of 175,000 and this excludes hostel fees. 

2. Obafemi Awolowo University

Obafemi Awolowo University aka OAU is one of the best universities to study medicine in Nigeria. Their medical program is highly regarded across Nigeria.

The medical department lecturers are known as the best in Africa and the teaching hospitals provide the medical students with top notch clinical experience. Students are taught using the hands-on approach so they're confident enough to begin practice as soon as they become qualified doctors. 

Location: Ile Ife, Ogun State

Application Requirements 

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A Minimum of 250 UTME score meeting the cutoff mark of 75 in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in OAU is 160,000 and this excludes hostel fees. 

3. Babcock University

Babcock University is a private university in Nigeria that has an intensive MBBS undergraduate course that is designed for individuals who have a passion for Medicine or Healthcare in general. It is a six-year full-time program for eligible applicants to become medical doctors. 

The course covers the scientific foundation of medicine specialization and teaches students the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe and effective medical practices. 

Location: Illesha-Remo, Ogun state 

Application Requirements 

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in core sciences subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC, GCE or NECO

• A Minimum of 200 UTME score meeting the cutoff mark of 60% in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Babcock is 4 million naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

4. University of Lagos

The University of Lagos offers a six-year MBBS degree to help passionate individuals become doctors.

During the program, students will be allowed to practice their clinical skills in hospitals under the supervision of highly trained healthcare professionals.

The medical department is divided into six sub specialty units namely: Cardiology, Dermatology and Venereology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Clinical Haematology and Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Emergency Medicine.

Location: Akoka, Yaba, Lagos

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a maximum of two sittings in WAEC or NECO.

• ‘A’ level/IJMB passes in two subjects that are related to their area of study.

• JUPEB/A’ Level passes in Related subjects.

• A Minimum of 270 JAMB score.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in UNILAG is 190,250 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

5. Ahmadu Bello University

The MBBS degree at Ahmadu Bello University is a six-year course that gives aspiring doctors the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to become highly trained medical professionals in any field they choose to specialize.

Location: Zaria

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A Minimum of 180 UTME score meeting the cutoff mark for the application year in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in ABU Zaria is 95,750 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

6. University of Nigeria Nsukka

he medical degree at University of Nigeria offers you the chance to gain the scientific knowledge and clinical skills for an exciting career in all areas of medicine - academic, research, general and specialist patient care, and administration. 

Students who successfully graduate from the university of Nigeria's MBBS course will be qualified to work in Government hospitals, private practice, teaching and research in Universities or Research Institutes and Administration. 

Location: Nsukka, Enugu State 

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A Minimum of 322 UTME score meeting the cutoff mark for the application year in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in UNN is 124,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

7. Covenant University

 Covenant University is among the top 5 private universities in Nigeria to study medicine. The christian school is located in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

The MBBS in Covenant University is great for students who have a passion for medicine and a thirst for academia. 

Upon successfully completing this program, you will be able to apply for a job in any government or private hospital. 

Location: Ota, Osun State 

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Covenant University is 5 million naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

8. Lagos State University

Lagos State University is one of the best state universities to study medicine in Nigeria. The department of medicine is fully equipped with highly trained academic staff and clinical instruments to give students the appropriate knowledge and skills to be medical doctors.

Location: Lagos State

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• O’level must not exceed two (2) sittings.

• Be at least 16 years of age at the time of admission.

• A Minimum of 200 UTME score.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Lagos State University is 115,750 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

9. Bayero University Kano

Bayero University Kano(BUK) faculty of medicine provides a double honors undergraduate program Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). 

The MBBS course runs for a period of six years. Each year students are given more complex medical training to help them increase their knowledge and skills.

Location: Kano 

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Be at least 16 years of age by the 31st of October in the year of admission.

• Score at least 270 in UTME and meet the BUK MBBS cutoff mark in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in BUK is 195,500 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

10. University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin medical department is one of the best in the country. The department was established in 1980, the same year the University of Ilorin teaching hospital was inaugurated. 

The department is divided into six units- Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Neurology and Endocrine and Metabolism; Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A very high UTME score meeting the cutoff mark for the admission year in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Unilorin is over 100,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

11. Delta State University

Delta State University (Delsu) department of medical science teaches foundational specialized care for aspiring medical doctors. 

The course runs for six years and the medical students graduate with adequate clinical practice knowledge.

Location: Abraka, Delta

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• A high UTME score and also meeting the cutoff mark of the academic year in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Delta State University is 280,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

12. Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers a six-year MBBS course for students to graduate with a double honors Bachelor of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Surgery.

After graduation, students are required to do a compulsory twelve-month uninterrupted clinical internship before they can get their Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) license to practice medicine. 

Location: Awka, Anambra State

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Meet the university's minimum score of the admission year for UTME and POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University is 292,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

13. University of Benin

University of Benin is another great school to study MBBS in Nigeria. The Uniben school of medicine is one of the oldest in the country with one of the largest departments. 

The departments are divided into Anaesthesiology, Chemical Pathology, Child Health, Community Health, Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Medicine (Internal), Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology (Morbid Anatomy), Radiology, Surgery,  Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ear, Nose & Throat and Family Medicine.

A successful completion of the undergraduate degree, medical student will be awarded a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Location: Benin

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Meet the university's minimum score of the admission year for UTME and POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Uniben is 200,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

14. Madonna University

Madonna University is a private university that has three campuses that are located in Elele, Rivers State, Okija, Anambra State and Akpugo, Enugu State. Students graduating from the MBBS department will be awarded Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery.

After their 12 months compulsory horsemanship, they can pursue careers in hospitals, private practice, teaching, research activities in universities or research institutions and even in administrations,

Location: Rivers State, Enugu State and Anambra State.

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in GCE, WAEC or NECO

• Student should expect further screening for admission by oral interview or aptitude test

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Madonna University is 2,000,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

15. University of Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt has an intensive six-year medical program for aspiring medical doctors in Nigeria. The University is situated in Aluu and Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than one sitting in WAEC or NECO

• Meet the university's minimum score of the admission year for UTME and POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Uniport is 160,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

16. Afe Babalola University

Afe Babalola University is a private university in Ado Ekiti. The Department of Medicine and Surgery is one of the best in the country and is on a mission to produce competent medical graduates who can teach in any medical specialty.

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti 

  Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• The qualifying O’Level exams are WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and GCE. 

• Exam results should not be more than 5 years old at the time of admission application

• A high UTME score meeting the cutoff mark of the medical department in POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Afe Babalola University is 4,567,500 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

17. Ekiti State University

Ekiti State University aka EKSU has a great college of medicine faculty that is committed to producing the medical doctors who can work in any hospital or even further their studies at any post graduate institution of their choice.

Location: Ekiti

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Meet the university's minimum score of the admission year for UTME and POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Ekiti State University is 468,750 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

18. Igbinedion University

Igbinedion University is a Nigerian private university that offers a six year clinical medicine program.

The department utilizes a student centered approach to train its students and prepare them for their horsemanship and career.

Location: Okada, Edo State.

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sitting in GCE/WAEC, SSCE/NECO, or SSCE/NABTEB certificate examinations.

• Diploma/NCE at credit level pass and above in the appropriate subjects from a recognized institution.

• IJMB in the relevant subjects.

• Meet the university's prescribed cut off score for the admission year for UTME and POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Igbinedion University is 2,450,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

19. University of Jos

 Unijos prepares students for professional roles in a variety of clinical settings.

Upon graduation, students will be eligible for the accreditation that qualifies them to practice medicine in Nigeria. 

Location: Jos

Application Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Meet UNIJOS  Medicine And Surgery Cut off Mark.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Unijos is 240,500 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

20. Imo State University

Imo State University offers a six year medical course that is best suited for students who require a first degree to work in the healthcare system. 

The mbbs program covers the theory and practical fundamentals of  medical science and surgery.

Upon completion of the degree, students will be ready for their horsemanship and competent enough to work as a medical doctor in government and private hospitals.

Location: Owerri, Imo State

Application Requirements

• Minimum of 5 credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than two sittings in WAEC or NECO

• Meet Imo State University minimum UTME score and the cutoff mark in my POST-UTME.

School Fees: The school fee for medicine in Imo State University is between 100,000 - 200,000 naira and this excludes hostel fees. 

Conclusion

The Universities listed above are the best schools to study medicine and surgery in Nigeria. If you are aspiring to become a medical doctor, go through each of the schools and find the one that meets your standards.