Comprehensive List of Private Universities in Nigeria

About Private University

Private University is a higher that’s not own or operated by the government. The institution is funded through tuition fees, philanthropy, and private donation. This kind of institution can either be funded or owned by a single person or an organization.

List of private universities in Nigeria

Here is the comprehensive list of all private universities in Nigeria that has been approved and accredited by National Universities Commission, NUC. The below list is categorized according to their various states.

Abia State

1. Gregory University, Uturu
2. Spiritan University, Nneochi

Adamawa State

1. American University of Nigeria, Yola

Akwa Ibom State

1. Obong University, Obong Ntak
2. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene
3. Topfaith University, Mkpatak
4. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo

Anambra State

1. Madonna University, Okija
2. Tansian University, Umunya
3. Paul University, Awka
4. Legacy University, Okija

Bauchi State

1. Nigerian Canadian College, Bauchi

Benue State

1. University of Mkar, Mkar

Borno State

1. Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri

Cross River State

1. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo

Delta State

1. Novena University, Ogume
2. Western Delta University, Oghara
3. Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa
4. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo
5. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor

Ebonyi State

1. Evangel University, Akaeze
2. King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu

Edo State

1. Igbinedion University, Okada
2. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
3. Wellspring University, Benin City
4. Mudiame University, Irrua

Ekiti State

1. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti

Enugu State

1. Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu
2. Renaissance University, Ugbawka
3. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu
4. Coal City University, Enugu
5. Dominican University, Enugu Campus

Kaduna State

1. Greenfield University, Kaduna
2. KASU – Private Arm of Kaduna State University

Kano State

1. Skyline University Nigeria, Kano
2. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano

Katsina State

1. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
2. Federal University of Katsina (private arm)

Kwara State

1. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
2. Landmark University, Omu-Aran
3. Summit University, Offa

Lagos State

1. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos
3. Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos
4. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos
5. James Hope University, Lekki, Lagos

Nasarawa State

1. Bingham University, Karu
2. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
3. Veritas University, Abuja
4. Ave Maria University, Piyanko
5. Newgate University Minna

Niger State

1. Al-Qalam University, Katsina (private affiliation)

Ogun State

1. Covenant University, Ota
2. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
3. Crawford University, Igbesa
4. Bells University of Technology, Ota
5. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
6. Chrisland University, Abeokuta
7. Mountain Top University, Ibafo
8. Trinity University, Ogun State
9. Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele
10. Crescent University, Abeokuta

Ondo State

1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
3. Wesley University, Ondo
4. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
5. Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan (has an affiliation in Ondo)

Osun State

1. Bowen University, Iwo
2. Redeemer’s University, Ede
3. Kings University, Ode-Omu
4. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
5. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

Oyo State

1. Lead City University, Ibadan
2. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
3. Dominican University, Ibadan
4. Kola Daisi University, Ibadan
5. Atiba University, Oyo

Plateau State

1. Karl Kumm University, Vom

Rivers State

1. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt

Taraba State

1. Kwararafa University, Wukari

Yobe State

1. Skyline University Nigeria (Yobe branch)

There are advantages of private universities over public universities. There are students-lecturers relationship, the institution also provide standard tools or materials for study, there are opportunities, no strike or delay, conducive environment for both students and lecturers.

Private Universities also have its own disadvantages. The school fees for private universities is cost, there are limited courses or programs in private universities, there are little exposure as private universities don’t have population.

Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs

The list above are the comprehensive list of private universities in Nigeria.