Oyo has 11 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 6 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 4 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, UCH, Ibadan, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro, Ibadan, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, BUTH, Ogbomosho, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Baptist College of Nursing Sciences, Saki, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Muslim Medical Foundation, Saki, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Kishi, Oyo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Faculty of Nursing Sciences, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Atiba University, Iseyin Road, Ibadan, Oyo 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.