List Of Accredited Private Universities In Nigeria [Updated]

Are you Searching For Private universities Located in Nigeria? If yes, Then you are on the right page. On this post we will focus on listing out the Private University in Nigeria.

The main reason for researching and publishing this article today, is to inform and notify all Nigerians both in Nigeria and the diaspora, the list of private universities in Nigeria which offers diverse Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Graduate Courses.

Private Universities In Nigeria

Nigeria has a wide variety of private universities that provide higher education. Both public universities and private institutions are subject to the same oversight, regulation and accreditation, which means you will be getting the same quality education regardless of whether you opt for a federal-funded university or a state-funded university or a private institution.

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[Approved] List Of Private Universities In Nigeria

Below is the complete list of all accredited Private Universities In Nigeria.

S/NPRIVATE UNIVERSITIESYEAR EST.
1Achievers University, Owo2007
2Adeleke University, Ede2011
3Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State2009
4African University of Science & Technology, Abuja2007
5Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan2005
6Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin2005
7Al-Qalam University, Katsina2005
8American University of Nigeria, Yola2003
9Augustine University2015
10Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo1999
11Baze University2011
12Bells University of Technology, Otta2005
13Benson Idahosa University, Benin City2002
14Bingham University, New Karu2005
15Bowen University, Iwo2001
16Caleb University, Lagos2007
17Caritas University, Enugu2005
19Chrisland University2015
20Covenant University Ota2002
21Crawford University Igbesa2005
22Crescent University2005
23Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo2015
24Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin2012
25Evangel University, Akaeze2012
26Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo2007
27Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State2009
28Gregory University, Uturu2012
29Hallmark University2015
30Hezekiah University, Umudi2015
31Igbinedion University Okada1999
32Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji2006
33Kings University2015
34Kwararafa University, Wukari2005
35Landmark University, Omu-Aran.2011
36Lead City University, Ibadan2005
37Madonna University, Okija1999
38Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo2012
39Micheal & Cecilia University2015
40Mountain Top University2015
41Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja2009
42Novena University, Ogume2005
43Obong University, Obong Ntak2007
44Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State2009
45Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos2002
46Paul University, Awka – Anambra State2009
47Redeemer’s University, Mowe2005
48Renaissance University, Enugu2005
49Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State2009
50Ritman University2015
51Salem University, Lokoja2007
52Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.2011
53Southwestern University, Oku Owa2012
54Summit University2015
55Tansian University, Umunya2007
56University of Mkar, Mkar2005
57Veritas University2007
58Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State2009
59Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo2007
60Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State2007
61Christopher University Mowe2015
62Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State2016
63Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State2016
64Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State2016
65Legacy University, Okija Anambra State2016
66Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State2016
67Cn Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State2016
68Coal City University Enugu State2016
68Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State2016
69Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State2017
70Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State2017
71Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo2017
72PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt2017
73Atiba University Oyo2017
74Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos2017
75Skyline University, Kano2018
76Greenfield University, Kaduna2019
77Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State2019
78Trinity University Ogun State2019
79Westland University Iwo, Osun State2019
80Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State2021
81Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State2021
82Maranatha University, Mgbidi, Imo State2021
83Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State2021
84Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State2021
85Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State2021
86Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State2021
87Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State2021
88NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State2021
89Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State2021
90James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State2021
91Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State2021
92Capital City University, Kano State2021
93Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State2021
94University of Offa, Kwara State2021
95Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State2021
96Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State2021
97Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja2021
98Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State2021
99Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State2021
100PEN Resource University, Gombe2022
101Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno2022
102Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State2022
103Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano2022
104Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State2022
105Baba Ahmed University, Kano State2022
106Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State2022
107Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State2022
108Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State2022
109Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.2022
110European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT2022
111NorthWest University Sokoto State2022

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The above is the current Private universities in Nigeria, If there is any changes or update we’d let you know.

Please note that all the Nigerian universities listed here are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria.

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