List of Private Universities in Nigeria [NUC Approved & Updated]

List of Approved Private Universities in Nigeria. Approved by National Universities Commission (NUC). This list has been Updated.

Below is the list of private universities in Nigeria.

The list will be be updated as soon new universities are approved.

The oldest Private university in Nigeria is Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, it was established in the year 1999. However, Covenant University, according to Webometrics ranking has remained one of the top 3 best universities in Nigeria for years.

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List of Private Universities in Nigeria

1. Babcock University, Ilishan Remo
2. Madonna University, Okija
3. Igbinedion University, Okada
4. Bowen University, Iwo
5. Covenant University, Ota
6. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
7. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
9. Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
10. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
11. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
12. Caritas University, Amorji- Nke, Enugu
13. Bingham University, Auta- Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State
14. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
15. Renaissance University, Enugu
16. Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State
17. Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State
18. Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State
19. Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.)
20. Crescent University, Abeokuta
21. Novena University, Ogume, Delta State
22. University of Mkar, Mkar
23. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State
24. Caleb University, Lagos
25. Fountain University, Osogbo
26. Obong University, Obong Ntak
27. Salem University, Lokoja
28. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
29. Veritas University, Abuja
30. Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo
31. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
32. The Achievers University, Owo
33. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
34. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
35. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
36. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
37. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
38. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
39. Rhema University, Obeama- Asa, Rivers State
40. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State
41. Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
42. Baze University, Abuja
43. Landmark University, Omu- Aran, Kwara State
44. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State
45. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
46. Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State
47. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
48. McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State
49. Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun State
50. Augustine, University, Ilara, Lagos State
51. Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State
52. Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
53. Hallmark University, Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State
54. Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State
55. Michael and Cecilia Ibru Uni., Owhrode, Delta State
56. Mountain Top University, Ogun State
57. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
58. Summit University, Offa, Kwara State
59. Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State
60. Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State
61. Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State
62. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State
63. Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State
64. Coal City University, Enugu, Enugu State
65. Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
66. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State
67. Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State
68. Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State
69. Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State
70. Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State
71. Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State
72. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt, River State
73. Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State
74. Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin,
75. Lagos State Skyline University, Nigeria, Kano State

On 3rd February 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the establishment of additional 20 private universities across the country.

The Newly Approved Private Universities are:

1. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom,
2. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara,
3. Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo,
4. Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State
5. Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
6. Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo,
7. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River,
8. Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo ,
9. NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State
10. Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau
11. James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
12. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State
13. Capital City University, Kano, Kano State
14. Ahman Pategi University, Pategi, Kwara
15. University of Offa, Offa, Kwara, also got provisional approval
16. Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State
17. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger
18. Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja
19. Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa
20. Anan University, Kwall, Plateau

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