Edo has 14 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 4 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 6 offer a university BNSc degree. The Basic Nursing (RN) tag marks the entry route for new students.
| Institution | Type | NMCN-approved programmes |
|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing Sciences, Benin-City, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | — |
| St. Philomena College of Nursing Sciences, Benin-City, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| St. Camillus College of Nursing Sciences, Uromi, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Uselu, Benin-City, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Zuma Memorial Hospital, Irrua, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Edo University Uzairue, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Uzairue, Edo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Faculty of Nursing, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Well Spring University, Benin- City, Edo State | University (BNSc) | — |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — List of Approved/Accredited Nursing Training Institutions and Their Approved Programme (2024 edition). Reconciled 2026-06-18. Spot an error? Report it.
After you graduate: get licensed
Graduating is step one. To practise you must pass the NMCN professional examination and get indexed and registered. Planning to work abroad later? See working abroad as a Nigerian nurse.