Kwara has 8 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 4 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 4 offer a university BNSc degree. Check the accreditation column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.
| Institution | Type | Accreditation (NMCN) | Approved programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Nursing Science Faculty of Clinical/Health Sciences University of Ilorin | University (BNSc) | Full, February 2021 | — |
| Faculty of Nursing Science, Al- hikmah University of Ilorin | University (BNSc) | Full, August, 2023 | — |
| Faculty of Nursing Sciences Thomas Adewumi University Omu-Aran | University (BNSc) | Full, August, 2023 | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Ilorin | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, November | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Oke- Ode | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, October, 2023 | |
| University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital | University (BNSc) | Full, October, 2023 | |
| Heart Savers College of Nursing Sciences, Ilorin | College of Nursing Sciences | See NMCN register | |
| Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, January, 2025 |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — Updated List of Approved Colleges of Nursing and Departments of Nursing with their Accreditation Status (December 2025). Reconciled 2026-08-29. 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 and try our cost calculators.