List Of Private Universities in Nigeria

List Of Private Universities in Nigeria

In this article, we will be sharing the list of private Universities in Nigeria as released by Nigeria University Commission (NUC). There are so many Universities in Nigeria today compared to the 70s or 80s. This is a good thing because it shows that we are embracing education rapidly. Before making the decision of the private University you wish to go to or send your child, there are some factors that should be considered, which is why you visited this article. Well, we will share some information about the list of private universities in Nigeria (e.g. their location, Vice Chancellor, official website and the year of establishment. In the second part of the article, we took the liberty of arranging the private Universities in Nigeria based on the geo-political zones in Nigeria, ENJOY!

Full List of Private Universities in Nigeria 

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Private Universities In Nigeria By Zones

There are six geopolitical zones in Nigeria; the North West, North-Central, North-East, South-East, South-South and South-West zones. Each zone has a unique culture which comes as a form of adventure to students from other regions. Let’s see the private universities in each region.

Private Universities in North-West Nigeria

The northwestern states are Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara and Sokoto states. The private universities in these regions are:

• Al-Qalam University, Katsina state
• Greenfield University, Kaduna state
• Skyline University, Kano state

Private Universities in North-East Nigeria

The northeastern states are Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states

• American University of Nigeria, Adamawa state
• Kwarafa University, Taraba state

Private Universities in North –Central Nigeria

The north-central states are Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital territory

• African University of Science and Technology, FCT
• Al-Hikmah University, Kwara state
• Baze University, FCT
• Bingham University, FCT
• Crown Hill University, Kwara state
• Landmark University, Kwara state
• Nile University of Nigeria, FCT
• Salem University, Kogi state
• Summit University, Kwara state
• University of Mkar, Benue state
• Veritas University, FCT

Private Universities in South-Eastern Nigeria

The southeastern states are Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo and Enugu states. The private universities in this region are:

• Caritas University, Enugu state
• Clifford University, Abia state
• Coal City University, Enugu state
• Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu state
• Gregory University, Abia state
• Hezekiah University, Imo state
• Legacy University, Anambra state
• Madonna University, Anambra state
• Paul University, Anambra state
• Renaissance University, Enugu state
• Spiritan University, Abia state
• Tansian University, Anambra state

Private Universities in South-Western Nigeria

The southwestern states are Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo and Ekiti states. The private universities in these regions are:

• Achievers University, Ondo state
• Adeleke University, Osun state
• Afe Babalola University, Ekiti state
• Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo state
• Anchor University, Lagos state
• Atiba University, Oyo state
• Augustine University, Lagos state
• Babcock University, Ogun state
• Bells University, Ogun state
• Bowen University, Osun state
• Caleb University, Lagos state
• Chrisland University, Ogun state
• Christopher University, Ogun state
• Covenant University, Ogun state
• Crawford University, Ogun state
• Crescent University, Ogun state
• Dominican University, Oyo state
• Dominion University, Oyo state
• Eko University of Medical and Health Services, Lagos state
• Elizade University, Ondo state
• Fountain University, Osun state
• Hallmark University, Ogun state
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun state
• Kings University, Osun state
• Kola Daisi University, Oyo state
• Lead City University, Oyo state
• Mcpherson University, Ogun state
• Mountain Top University, Ogun state
• Oduduwa University, Osun state
• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos state
• Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo state
• Redeemer’s University, Osun state
• Southwestern University, Ogun state
• Trinity University, Lagos state
• Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo state
• Westland University, Osun state

Private Universities in South-Southern Nigeria

The south-southern states are Rivers, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states. The private universities in these regions are:

• Admiralty University, Delta state
• Arthur Javis University, Cross River state
• Benson Idahosa University, Edo state
• Edwin Clark University, Delta state
• Evangel University, Ebonyi state
• Igbinedion University, Edo state
• Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Delta state
• Novena University, Delta state
• Obong University, Akwa Ibom state
• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Rivers state
• Rhema University, Rivers state
• Ritman University, Akwa Ibom state
• Samuel Adegboyega University, Edo state
• Wellspring University, Edo state
• Western Delta University, Delta state

Final Remark

We do hope this article was very helpful. If there are any questions you may have or further clarifications you may need, do not hesitate to send it to us via the comment section below and our team would respond accordingly.

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