List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Their Website

Public universities in Nigeria have traditionally been the primary pathway to tertiary education. However, the surge in demand for higher education coupled with limitations on public universities’ capacity has led to the rise of private universities. These institutions, established and operated by private entities, are playing an increasingly significant role in the Nigerian educational landscape.

While private universities offer significant benefits, concerns regarding affordability remain. Tuition fees at private institutions are generally higher compared to public universities. Additionally, ensuring quality control and maintaining strong academic standards are crucial considerations for private universities to thrive.

Below we have a detailed list of all the private institutions in Nigeria and their websites for further information and inquiries as need be.

Private Universities in Nigeria

Serial No. Name of School Courses in School Year of Establishment Official Website
Achievers University, Owo Achievers Courses 2007 http://achievers.edu.ng/
Adeleke University Ede Adeleke Courses 2011 http://adelekeuniversity.edu.ng/
Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State APU Courses 2018 http://ahmanpategi.edu.ng/
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State ABBUAD Courses 2009 http://abuad.edu.ng/
African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja 2012 http://aue.edu.ng/
African University of Science & Technology, Abuja AUST Courses 2007 http://aust.edu.ng/
Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan ACU Courses 2005 http://acu.edu.ng/
Al-Ansar University Maiduguri, Borno AUM Courses 2017 https://aum.edu.ng/
Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State 2019 http://albayan.edu.ng/
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State AUSU Courses http://al-istiqama.edu.ng/
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin Al-Hikmah Courses 2005 http://alhikmah.edu.ng/
Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja AOU Courses 2013 http://mu.edu.ng/
Al-Qalam University, Katsina Al-Qalam Courses 2005 http://aukatsina.edu.ng/
Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State Aletheia Courses 2012 http://aletheiauniversity.edu.ng/
Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State 2021 http://amadeusuni.edu.ng/
Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja 2018 http://amajuniversity.edu.ng/
American University of Nigeria, Yola AUN Courses 2005 http://aun.edu.ng/
Anan University, Kwali, Plateau State ANAN Courses 2015 http://ananuniversity.edu.ng/
Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State Anchor Courses 2016 http://anchoruniversity.edu.ng/
Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo AJU Courses 2020 http://arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/
Atiba University Oyo ATUOYO Courses 2012 http://atibauniversity.edu.ng/
Augustine University Augustine Courses 2015 http://augustineuniversity.edu.ng/
Ave Maria University Piyanko, Nasarawa Ave Maria Courses 2017 http://avemariauniversity.edu.ng/
Azman University, Kano State Azman Courses 2023 http://azmanuniversity.edu.ng/
Baba Ahmed University, Kano State Baba Ahmed Courses 2013 http://babameduniv.edu.ng/
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo Babcock Courses 1999 http://babcock.edu.ng/
Baze University Baze Course 2011 http://bazeuniversity.edu.ng/
Bells University of Technology, Otta Bells Courses 2005 http://belluniversity.edu.ng/
Benson Idahosa University, Benin City BIU Courses 2002 http://biu.edu.ng/
Bingham University, New Karu Bingham Courses 2005 http://binghamuni.edu.ng/
Bowen University, Iwo Bowen Courses 2001 http://bowenuniversity.edu.ng/
British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State BCU Courses 2017 http://bcu.edu.ng/
Caleb University, Lagos Caleb Courses 2007 http://calebuniversity.edu.ng/
Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja 2021 http://cun.edu.ng/
Capital City University, Kano State CCUK Courses 2019 http://capitalcityuniversity.edu.ng/
Caritas University, Enugu Caritas Courses 2004 http://caritasuni.edu.ng/
Chrisland University Chrisland Courses 2015 http://chrislanduniversity.edu.ng/
Christopher University Mowe Christopher Courses 2015 http://christopheruniversity.edu.ng/
Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State Claretian Courses 2020 http://claretianuniversity.edu.ng/
Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State CLU Courses 2016 http://clifforduniversity.edu.ng/
Coal City University Enugu State CCU Courses 2016 http://ccu.edu.ng/
College of Petroleum & Energy Studies Kaduna State 2018 http://cpes.edu.ng/
Cosmopolitan University Abuja Cosmopolitan Courses 2019 http://cosmopolitan.edu.ng/
Covenant University Ota CU Courses 2002 http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/
Crawford University Igbesa Crawford University 2005 http://crawforduniversity.edu.ng/
Crescent University Crescent Courses 2005 http://crescent.edu.ng/
Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State Dominion Courses 2016 http://dui.edu.ng/
Edusoko University Bida, Niger State Edusoko Courses 2016 http://edusoko.edu.ng/
Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo ECU Courses 2015 http://edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/
Eko University of Medical & Heath Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos 2017 https://ekounimed.edu.ng/
El-Amin University Minna, Niger State El-Amin Courses 2019 https://www.el-aminuniversity.edu.ng/http://eko.edu.ng/
Elizade University Ilara-Mokin Elizade Courses 2012 https://elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/
Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State EMU Courses 2019 https://elrazi.edu.ng/
European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT 2013
Evangel University Akaeze Evangel Courses 2012 https://evangeluniversity.edu.ng/
Fountain University Oshogbo Fountain Courses 2007 https://fountainuniversity.edu.ng/
Franco British International University, Kaduna State FBIU Courses 2016 https://fbiu.edu.ng/
Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State GUMED Courses 2020 https://gumed.edu.ng/
Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State 2015 https://www.sau.edu.ng
Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike_Enugu State GOU Courses 2009 https://go-uni.edu.ng/
Greenfield University, Kaduna GFU Courses 2019 https://www.gfu.edu.ng
Gregory University, Uturu Gregory Courses 2012 https://gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng/
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele Ogun Hallmark Courses 2015 https://hallmark.edu.ng/
Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State Havilla Courses 2016 https://havillauniversity.edu.ng/
Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama Bayelsa State Hensard Courses 2017 https://hensarduniversity.edu.ng/
Hezekiah University, Umudi Hezekiah Courses 2015 https://hezekiah.edu.ng/
Hillside University of Science & Technology Okemisi, Ekiti State HUST Courses 2020 https://hust.edu.ng/
Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State Huda Courses 2016 https://hug.edu.ng/
Iconic Open University, Sokoto State IOU Courses 2016 https://www.iconicuniversity.edu.ng/
Igbinedion University Okada Igbinedion Courses 1999 https://iuokada.edu.ng/
James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State 2017 https://jhu.edu.ng/
Jewel University, Gombe State Jewel Courses 2021 https://jeweluniversity.edu.ng/
Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji JABU Courses 2006 https://jabu.edu.ng/
Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State Karl-Kumm Courses 2014 https://kku.edu.ng/
Khadija University Maija, Jigawa State Khadija Courses 2018 https://kum.edu.ng/
Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano KHAIRUN Courses 2021
Kings University Ode Omu Kings Courses 2015 https://kingsuniversity.edu.ng/
Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State Kola Daisi Courses 2016 https://koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/
Kwarafa University, Wukari KUW Courses 2005 https://kwarafaref.edu.ng/
Landmark University Landmark Courses 2011 https://lmu.edu.ng/
Lead City University, Ibadan Lead City Courses 2005 https://lcu.edu.ng/
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State Legacy Courses 2016 https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/
Lex Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State LMU Courses 2021 https://luxmundi.edu.ng/
Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo Lighthouse Courses 2015 https://www.lighthousepolytechnic.edu.ng/
Madonna University, Okija Madonna Course 1999 https://madonnauniversity.edu.ng/
Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State Maduka Courses 2017 https://madukauniversity.edu.ng/
Maranathan University Mgbidi, Imo State Maranathan Courses 2016 https://maranathauniversitylagos.edu.ng/
Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State MLU Courses 2016 https://mlugalilee.edu.ng/
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State MAAUN Courses 2015 https://www.maaun.edu.ng/
Mcpherson University Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo MCU Courses 2012 https://mcu.edu.ng/
Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State MMU Courses 2014 https://mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng/
Mewar International University Masaka, Nasarawa State MIU Courses 2018 https://www.miu.edu.ng/
Michael & Cecilia Ibru University MCIU Courses 2015 https://mciu.edu.ng/
Miva Open University, Abuja FCT Miva Courses 2016 https://miva.university/
Mountain Top University MTU Courses 2015 https://www.mtu.edu.ng
Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State Mudiame Courses 2015 https://www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng/
Muhammad kamalud-deen University Kwara MKU Courses 2021 https://mku.edu.ng/
Newgate University, Minna, Niger State NUM Courses 2018 https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/
Nigerian British University, Asa NBU Courses 2015 https://nbu.edu.ng/contact-us/
Nigerian University of Technology & Management, Apapa, Lagos NUTM Courses 2015 https://nutm.edu.ng/
Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja NUN Courses 2009 https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/
NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State NOK Courses 2021
Novena University, Ogume NUO Courses 2005 https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
North Eastern University, Gombe NEU Courses 2014 https://pru.edu.ng/
NorthWest University Sokoto State NWUS Courses 2016 https://nwus.edu.ng/
Obong University, Obong Ntak OU Courses 2007 https://www.obonguniversity.net
Oduduwa University Ipetumodu- Osun State Oduduwa Courses 2009 https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State Ojaja Courses 2020 https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/
PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt PUMS Courses 2021 https://www.pums.edu.ng
Pan Atlantic University , Lagos PAU Courses 2002 https://www.pau.edu.ng
Paul University Awka-Anambra State Paul Courses 2009 https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
Peaceland University, Enugu State Peaceland Courses 2005 https://peacelanduni.edu.ng/
Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State Peter University 2020 https://www.puni.edu.ng/
Philomath University, Kuje Abuja Philomath Courses 2016 https://www.philomath.edu.ng/
Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa Phoenix Courses 2019 https://phoenixuniversity.edu.ng/
Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo PCU Courses 2017 https://www.pcu.edu.ng
Prime University, Kuje, Abuja Prime Courses 2020 https://primeuniversity.edu.ng/
Rayhaan University, Kebbi Rayhann Courses 2016 https://rayhaanuniv.edu.ng/
Redeemer’s University, Ede RUN  Courses 2005 https://www.run.edu.ng
Renaissance University, Enugu RNU Courses 2005 https://www.rnu.edu.ng
Rhema University, Obeama- Asa-Rivers State Rhema University 2009 https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom Ritman Courses 2015 https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
Saisa University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Sokoto State SUMST Courses 2019 https://admission.saisa.edu.ng/
Salem University, Lokoja Salem Courses 2007 https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng
Sam Maris University, Ondo SMU Courses 2017 https://sammarisuniversity.edu.ng/
Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State Shanahan Courses 2020 https://shanahanuni.edu.ng/
Skyline University, Kano SUK Courses 2020 https://www.sun.edu.ng
Southwestern University, Oku Owa SWU Courses 2012 https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng
Spiritan University Nneochi Abia State Spiritan Courses 2017 https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng
Sports University of Nigerian, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State SUN Courses 2020 https://www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng/
Sumit University Offa Sumit Courses 2015 https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng
Tansian University Umunya Tansian Courses 2007 https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/
The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State 2018
Thomas Adewunmi University,Oko-Irese, Kwara State Thomas Adewunmi Courses 2018 https://tau.edu.ng/
Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom Topfaith Courses 2005 https://topfaith.edu.ng/
Trinity University Ogun State Trinity Courses 2018 https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/
University of Offa, Kwara State UNIOFFA Courses 2018 https://unioffa.edu.ng/
University of Mkar, Mkar UNIMKAR Courses 2005 https://www.unimkar.edu.ng
University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra State UNINIGER Courses 2019 https://uniniger.edu.ng/
Venite Univrsity, Iloro- Ekiti, Ekiti State Venite Courses 2022 https://veniteuniversity.edu.ng/
Veritas University, Abuja Veritas Courses 2007 https://www.veritas.edu.ng
Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State Vision University 2023 https://visionuniversity.edu.ng/
Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa Wellspring Courses 2009 https://www.wellspringuniversity.net
Wesley University Ondo Wesley Courses 2007 https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng
Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State Western Delta Courses 2007 https://wdu.edu.ng
Westland University Iwo, Osun State Westland Courses 2019 https://westland.edu.ng/
West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State WMOU Courses 2023 https://westmidlands.university/
Wigwe University Isiokpo Rivers State Wigwe Courses 2024 https://www.wigweuniversity.edu.ng/
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