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Complete List of Private Universities in Nigeria 2023 | Recently Updated
Here is a List of Private Universities in Nigeria, as you already know, Nigeria is home to a lot of private universities.
List of Private Universities in Nigeria — Nigeria is home to a plethora of private universities that offer a wide range of programs to students seeking higher education.
These universities offer academic excellence, modern facilities, and innovative teaching methods that provide students with a well-rounded education.
With so many private universities to choose from, it can be challenging to determine which one is best for your needs.
In this article, we will provide you with a complete list of private universities in Nigeria, giving you an insight into the various programs and facilities they offer.
This comprehensive list will help you make an informed decision about where to pursue your higher education.
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We have taken our time to create an organized list of Private universities in Nigeria, along with their respective Vice-chancellor, website address and the year of their establishment.
S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
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1 | Achievers University, Owo | Professor Samuel Aje | https://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof. Samuel E Alao | https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde | https://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
4 | African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | Professor Azikiwe P. Onwualu | https://aust.edu.ng | 2007 |
5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Prof. Timothy A. Adebayo | https://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
6 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Professor Noah Yusuf | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
7 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri | https://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
8 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Dr. Margee Ensign | https://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
9 | Augustine University | Prof. Steve Afolami | https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo | https://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
11 | Baze University | Prof. Michael Hodd | https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Professor Jeremiah Ojediran | https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
13 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Sam Guobadia | https://www.biu.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
14 | Bingham University, New Karu | Prof. William Barnabas Qurix | https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
15 | Bowen University, Iwo | Professor. Joshua Ogunwole | https://www.bowen.edu.ng | 2001 |
16 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie | https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
17 | Caritas University, Enugu | Professor Vincent C. Okore | https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
18 | Chrisland University | Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola | https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
19 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo | https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
20 | Crawford University Igbesa | Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi | https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
21 | Crescent University | Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila | https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
22 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro | https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
23 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Prof. Olukayode O. Amund | https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
24 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. I U Kalu | https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
25 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | Prof. Amidu Olalekan Sanni | https://www.fuo.edu.ng | 2007 |
26 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke | https://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
27 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. M O E Iwuala | https://www.gregoryuniversity.com | 2012 |
28 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | Prof. Segun Odunola | https://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
29 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem | https://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
30 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye | https://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
31 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor Kola Sonaike | https://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
32 | Kings University, Ode Omu | Prof. Adenike Kuku | https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
33 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Professor Yakubu A Ochefu | https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
34 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Prof. Charity O. Aremu | https://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
35 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo | https://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
36 | Madonna University, Okija | Prof. Uchenna Casmir Anyanwu | https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
37 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Prof. Adegbaye F. Igbasan | https://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
38 | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape | https://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
39 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | https://www.mtu.edu.ng | 2015 |
40 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | Prof. Osman Nuri Aras | https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2009 |
41 | Novena University, Ogume | Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor | https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
42 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang | https://www.obonguniversity.net | 2007 |
43 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | Prof. Benjamin Segun Aribisala | https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
44 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Enase Okonedo | https://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
45 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | Professor Obiora Nwosu | https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
46 | Redeemer’s University, Ede | Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo | https://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
47 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Prof. Patrick Egbunam Emekekwue | https://www.rnu.edu.ng | 2005 |
48 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Professor O. C. Onwudike | https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
49 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | Prof. Celestine A Ntuen | https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
50 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. Alewo Johnson Akub | https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
51 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | Prof. Babatunde A. Idowu | https://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
52 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Prof. Jide Oluwajuyitan | https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
53 | Summit University, Offa | Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu | https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
54 | Tansian University, Umunya | Professor Edward Chukwuka Orji | https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
55 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Prof. Zacharys A. Gundu | https://www.unimkar.edu.ng | 2005 |
56 | Veritas University, Abuja | Prof. Yacinth E. Ichoku | https://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
57 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu | https://www.wellspringuniversity.net | 2009 |
58 | Wesley University Ondo | Professor Tola Badejo | https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng | 2007 |
59 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah | https://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
60 | Christopher University Mowe | Prof. Oyelana Olatunji | https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
61 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | Prof. Kolade Ayorinde | https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
62 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | Prof. J O Afolayan | https://www.aul.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
63 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | Prof. Anthony Akinwole | https://www.dui.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
64 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo | https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
65 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | Prof. Julian Osuji | https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
66 | Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye | https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
67 | Coal City University Enugu State | Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma | https://www.ccu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
68 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu | https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
69 | Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State | Prof. Paul Omojo Omaji | https://www.adun.edu.ng | 2017 |
70 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi | https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng | 2017 |
71 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke | https://www.pcu.edu.ng | 2017 |
72 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | Prof. Michael Diejomaoh | https://www.pums.edu.ng | 2017 |
73 | Atiba University Oyo | Prof Sunday Okeniyi | https://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
74 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi | https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng | 2017 |
75 | Skyline University, Kano | Dr. Ajith Kumar V V | https://www.sun.edu.ng | 2018 |
76 | Greenfield University, Kaduna | Prof. Simon Katung | https://www.gfu.edu.ng | 2019 |
77 | Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State | Prof Olajide A. Olorunisola | https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
78 | Trinity University Ogun State | Professor Charles Korede Ayo | https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
79 | Westland University Iwo, Osun State | Prof. Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe | https://westland.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
80 | Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State | Prof. Patrick James Ebewo | https://www.topfaith.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
81 | Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State | Professor Francisca Oladipo | https://www.tau.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
82 | Maranatha University, Okota, Lagos state | Prof. Rufus Akinyele | https://maranathauniversitylagos.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
83 | Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State | Mrs. Eucharia Onah | https://www.avemariauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
84 | Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State | Prof. Salisu Shehu | https://www.ausumaila.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
85 | Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State |
Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie |
https://www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
86 | Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State | Prof. Samuel Tita Wara | https://havillauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
87 | Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State | Rev. Fr. Wenceslaus Madu | https://claretianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
88 | NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State | Prof. Ishaya Haruna Nock | https://nuk.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
89 | Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State | Prof. Nanven Audu Gambo | https://cocinkku.org/ | 2021 |
90 | James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State | Prof. Chukuka Enwemeka | https://jhu.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
91 | Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State | Prof. Mohammad Israr | https://www.maaun.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
92 | Capital City University, Kano State | Prof Sadiq Zubair Abubakar | https://www.ccuk.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
93 | Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State | Prof. Adebola Mahfouz Adedimeji | https://www.apu.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
94 | University of Offa, Kwara State | Prof. Musa Aibinu | https://unioffa.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
95 | Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State | Prof. Mohammad Israr | https://www.miu.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
96 | Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State | Prof. Muhammad Alkali | https://edusokouniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
97 | Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja | Prof. Gylych Jelilov | https://philomath.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
98 | Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State | Prof. Hassana Sani Darma | https://kum.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
99 | Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State | Prof. Inuwa Musa-Fodio | https://ananuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
100 | PEN Resource University, Gombe | Prof. Ogbaji Igoli | https://pru.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
101 | Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno | Prof. Abubakar Musa Kundiri | https://aum.edu.ng/ | 2011 |
102 | Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State | Professor Augustine Nonso Odili | https://mlugalilee.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
103 | Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano | https://khairun.edu.ng/ | 2022 | |
104 | Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State | Prof. Nduka Uriah | https://www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
105 | Baba Ahmed University, Kano State | Professor Adamu Idris Tanko | http://babaahmeduniversity.edu.ng/ | |
106 | Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State | |||
107 | Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State | Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi | https://nbu.edu.ng/ | |
108 | Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State | |||
109 | Newgate University, Minna, Niger State | Prof Sadiq Yusuf | https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/ | |
110 | European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT | |||
111 | NorthWest University Sokoto State | Professor Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim | https://nwus.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
Private Universities in Nigeria — Wrapping up,
The list of private universities in Nigeria is extensive, providing students with numerous options to choose from.
Each university has its unique characteristics, including academic programs, facilities, and teaching methods, designed to provide students with a well-rounded education.
It is essential to do your research and choose a university that aligns with your academic interests and goals.
With this comprehensive list of private universities in Nigeria, you can make an informed decision on where to pursue your higher education, setting you on the path to a successful career.
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