Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) has 8 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 5 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 1 offers 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, Gwagwalada, ABUJA FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, UATH, Gwagwalada, FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, National Hospital, Abuja FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Unity College of Nursing Sciences, Bwari, Abuja FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences, Kuje, Abuja FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Horizon College of Nursing Sciences, Anagada, Gwagwalada, Abuja, FCT | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Jahi, Abuja FCT | College of Nursing Sciences |
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.