Private universities in Nigeria came into existences late nineties. There have always been Federal and State owned universities in Nigeria, at least from the 1950s. Presently there are more private universities in Nigeria than Federal and State universities. This just means the concept has become accepted majorly due to growing population of people seeking admission into universities.
The question that usually begs to be answered is what is a private university?
A private university is simply a university that is not run on tax payer’s money but on tuition fees, private donors and investments. They are not operated by government funds but must meet up to laid down standards by the government operated National Universities Commission.
There are major differences between public and private universities. The two most pronounced differences are:
- While private universities are run on fees, investments and donations, public universities are run on government provision. This provision may be through budget allocations and occasional funding.
- Private universities are generally more expensive to attend than public universities. A major reason for this is the fact that they need the fees to run their operations.
So many people have been scammed in Nigeria to believe that some institutions have been accredited by the NUC and they end up facing embarrassment at the end of the day. This can be avoided simply by gaining necessary information about an institution before making an application.
This article will provide you information about the NUC approved private universities in Nigeria.
List Of Private Universities in Nigeria And Addresses
S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
1 | Achievers University, Owo | http://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
2 | Adeleke University, Ede | http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | http://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
4 | African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | http://aust.edu.ng | 2007 |
5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | http://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
6 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
7 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | http://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
8 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | http://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
9 | Augustine University | http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | http://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
11 | Baze University | http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | http://www.bellsuniversity.org | 2005 |
13 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | http://www.idahosauniversity.com | 2002 |
14 | Bingham University, New Karu | http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
15 | Bowen University, Iwo | http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org | 2001 |
16 | Caleb University, Lagos | http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
17 | Caritas University, Enugu | http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
18 | Chrisland University | http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
19 | Covenant University Ota | http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
20 | Crawford University Igbesa | http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
21 | Crescent University | http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
22 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
23 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
24 | Evangel University, Akaeze | http://www.evangeluniv.edu.ng | 2012 |
25 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
26 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | http://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
27 | Gregory University, Uturu | http://www.gregoryuniversity.com | 2012 |
28 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | http://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
29 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | http://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
30 | Igbinedion University Okada | http://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
31 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | http://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
32 | Kings University, Ode Omu | http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
33 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org | 2005 |
34 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | http://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
35 | Lead City University, Ibadan | http://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
36 | Madonna University, Okija | http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
37 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | http://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
38 | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | http://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
39 | Mountain Top University | http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/ | 2015 |
40 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | http://www.ntnu.edu.ng | 2009 |
41 | Novena University, Ogume | http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
42 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | http://www.obonguniversity.net | 2007 |
43 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
44 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | http://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
45 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
46 | Redeemer’s University, Mowe | http://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
47 | Renaissance University, Enugu | http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com | 2005 |
48 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
49 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
50 | Salem University, Lokoja | http://www.salemuniversity.org | 2007 |
51 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | http://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
52 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
53 | Summit University | http://www.summituniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
54 | Tansian University, Umunya | http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
55 | University of Mkar, Mkar | http://www.unimkar.edu.ng | 2005 |
56 | Veritas University, Abuja | http://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
57 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | http://www.wellspringuniversity.net | 2009 |
58 | Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo | http://www.wusto.edu.ng | 2007 |
59 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | http://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
60 | Christopher University Mowe | http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
61 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | http://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
62 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | https://aul.edu.ng/ | 2014 |
63 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | http://www.dui.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
64 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | http://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
65 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | https://arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
66 | Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | http://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
67 | Coal City University Enugu State | https://coalcityuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
68 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
69 | Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State | http://adun.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
70 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
71 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | http://sotsm.org/precious-cornerstone-university/ | 2017 |
72 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | https://pums.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
73 | Atiba University Oyo | http://atibauniversityoyo.org/ | 2017 |
74 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | http://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng | 2017 |