Kogi State, also known as the Confluence state, is one of the fastest developing states in Nigeria with a growing number of educational institutions.
Currently, the number of these institutions in Kogi spans across Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
The tertiary institutions in Kogi approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) :
Universities:
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), formerly known as Kogi State University Anyigba.
Federal University Lokoja (FUL)
Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara
Kogi State University, (KSU) Kabba.
Salem University (Private university)
Polytechnics:
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
Federal Polytechnic, Idah
Prime Polytechnic Lokoja
Colleges:
College of Education (Technical) Kabba
College Of Health Science & Technology. Idah,
Federal College of Education Okene
College of Nursing and Midwifery Obangede