If you are looking for a nursing school in South East Nigeria, there are several options across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states.
These institutions include university departments offering Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) and colleges offering nursing programmes leading to professional nursing qualifications. Accreditation and approved programmes can change, so applicants should always confirm the current status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) before paying an application or acceptance fee.
The list below is based on the NMCN register dated December 2025 as reported in current NMCN-based directories.
1. Nursing Schools in Abia State
Some of the nursing institutions listed for Abia State include:
- Abia State University, Uturu — Faculty of Nursing Sciences
- College of Nursing Sciences, Umuahia
- College of Nursing Sciences, Amachara
- Abia State University Teaching Hospital Nursing Training Institution
- Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Aba
- College of Nursing Sciences, Obohia-Ndoki
- Gregory University, Uturu — Department of Nursing Sciences
- Clifford University, Owerrinta — Department of Nursing Sciences
- Rhema University, Aba — Department of Nursing Science
- St. Anthony College of Nursing Sciences, Aba
The December 2025 NMCN-based listing also includes the School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aba, but its accreditation is currently shown as withdrawn with an embargo, so applicants should not treat it as an available option without confirming directly with NMCN.
2. Nursing Schools in Anambra State
Anambra has a mixture of university nursing departments and colleges of nursing sciences.
Major institutions on the December 2025 register include:
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi — Department of Nursing
- Tansian University, Umunya — Department of Nursing
- College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala
- College of Nursing Sciences, Iyi-Enu
- College of Nursing Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
- College of Nursing Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Nkpor
- College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu
- College of Nursing Sciences, Diocesan Hospital, Amichi
- College of Nursing, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha
- Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, Awka
- College of Nursing Sciences, Alor
- Margaret College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi
- Apex College of Nursing Sciences, Igbo-Ukwu
The NMCN-based listing shows that many of these institutions offer Basic Nursing, while the university departments follow the BNSc route.
3. Nursing Schools in Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State also has both university and college-based nursing education.
The institutions listed include:
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki — Department of Nursing
- Evangel University, Abakaliki — Department of Nursing Sciences
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike — Department of Nursing Sciences
- David Umahi University, Uburu — Department of Nursing Sciences
- College of Nursing Sciences, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki
- College of Nursing Sciences, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Afikpo
- College of Nursing Sciences, Uburu
- Royal College of Nursing Sciences
- Blessed Martins College of Nursing Sciences
- Eastern Oak College of Nursing Sciences, Ebonyi
Some institutions on the register offer Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery, while the universities offer degree programmes.
4. Nursing Schools in Enugu State
Enugu has a large number of nursing institutions, including teaching hospitals, government colleges, private colleges and universities.
Some of the institutions listed on the NMCN register include:
- University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus — Department of Nursing Science
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology — Department of Nursing Sciences
- State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno — Department of Nursing Sciences
- Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka — College of Nursing Sciences
- Enugu State University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Parklane
- Enugu State College of Nursing Sciences, Awgu and Parklane Campuses
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu
- Central Washington College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
- Gold-vida College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
- Ezzy College of Nursing Sciences
- La-Vera College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
- Peaceland College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
There are also specialist nursing institutions in Enugu for areas such as psychiatric, dental and post-basic nursing. The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, for example, runs General Nursing as well as several post-basic programmes.
5. Nursing Schools in Imo State
Imo State has nursing institutions spread across Owerri, Orlu, Mbano, Amaigbo and other parts of the state.
The NMCN-based December 2025 listing includes:
- Imo State University, Orlu — Department of Nursing Science
- Claretian University, Owerri — Department of Nursing Sciences
- College of Nursing, St. Mary’s Joint Hospital, Amaigbo
- College of Nursing Sciences, Emekuku
- College of Nursing Sciences, Joint Hospital, Mbano
- College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Umulogho-Obowo
- Imo State College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu
- Ezeala College of Nursing, Umuseke Okwudor
- Merit College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu
- Princess College of Nursing Sciences, Mgbirichi
- International Christian College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri
- St. Joseph College of Nursing Sciences, Mbaise
- Kings College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri
The register also contains some midwifery and post-basic institutions. One institution, the School of Nursing, Owerri, is shown with withdrawn accreditation, so applicants should verify its current status before considering it.
University Nursing or College of Nursing: Which Should You Choose?
The main difference is the type of qualification and training route.
A university nursing programme generally leads to a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree. This route is suitable for students who want a university degree and may later pursue postgraduate nursing education.
A college nursing programme can provide professional nursing training through the approved programme offered by that institution. The exact qualification and structure can vary, so applicants should check the current programme details before applying.
Do not choose a school based only on its name or location. Check the specific programme you want to study and whether it currently has the necessary accreditation.
What You Should Check Before Applying
Before paying any application fee, confirm:
- Whether the institution is currently accredited by NMCN.
- Whether the specific nursing programme you want is approved.
- The current admission requirements.
- The application deadline.
- The official application website.
- Current tuition and other charges.
- Whether the institution has announced admission for the current academic session.
This is particularly important because accreditation and admission status can change. The December 2025 register already shows examples of institutions with provisional status and institutions with withdrawn accreditation or an intake embargo.
Final Advice for Nursing Applicants
South East Nigeria has many options for students interested in nursing, from university BNSc programmes to college-based nursing programmes.
However, a school appearing on an old list does not automatically mean that its programme is currently accepting students or has the same accreditation status today.
Before making any payment, verify the institution and programme through the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and the school’s official admission channels.
