Edo state has Seven (7) universities.
One(1) Federal university, three(3) states university and three (3) Private university.

1. University of Benin,Ugbowo Benin City (1970)
2. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma (1981)
3. Igbinedion University, Okada (1999)
4. Benson Idahosa University,Ugbor, Benin City (2002)
5. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa (2011)
6. Edo University, Iyamho, (2016)
7. Tayo Akpata University of Education. Ekiadolo(2016)