Oyo has 13 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 4 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 6 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso | University (BNSc) | Full, June, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences University of Ibadan, Ibadan | University (BNSc) | Full, January, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Atiba University, Oyo | University (BNSc) | Full, June, 2022 | — |
| Department of Nursing, Lead City University, Ibadan | University (BNSc) | Full, October, 2020 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo New | University (BNSc) | Provisional, July, 2025 | — |
| College of Nursing, Baptist Medical Centre, Saki | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, October, 2022 | |
| School of Nursing, Bowen University Teaching Hospital Ogbomosho | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, January, 2020 | — |
| Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, 2024 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, MH Saki | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, Sept | |
| Catholic Archbishop Dioleces of Ibadan, College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional Accreditation status | — |
| University College Hospital Nursing Training Institutions Admission open → | University (BNSc) | Full, July | |
| College of Nursing Sciences LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, October, 2025 | — |
| Adeniyi College of Nursing Sciences, Igbope, Oyo State New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, 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.
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