Nigeria has 111 private universities in Nigeria which is more than all the federal universities and state universities in Nigeria combined. These are institutions owned by individuals, a group of persons, religious organizations, and other corporate bodies.

Most private universities are notaries for providing higher quality of education than state and federal universities hence the high patronage for these schools. However, they are financially costlier than state universities and federal universities yet generally easier to gain admission into.

List of the 111 Private Universities in Nigeria

Below is a list of all the 111 private universities in Nigeria, their website, and year founded. This information was culled from the National Universities Commission (NUC) website (nuc.gov.ng) – the body that regulates universities in Nigeria.

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	ABBR.	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Achievers University, Owo		https://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
2	Adeleke University, Ede		https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State		https://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja		https://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan		https://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin		https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina		https://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola		https://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9	Augustine University		https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
10	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo		https://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University		https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta		https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City		https://www.biu.edu.ng/	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu		https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
15	Bowen University, Iwo		https://www.bowen.edu.ng	2001
16	Caleb University, Lagos		https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
17	Caritas University, Enugu		https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	Chrisland University		https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
19	Covenant University Ota		https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
20	Crawford University Igbesa		https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
21	Crescent University		https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo		https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin		https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
24	Evangel University, Akaeze		https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo		https://www.fuo.edu.ng	2007
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State		https://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
27	Gregory University, Uturu		https://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun		https://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi		https://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
30	Igbinedion University Okada		https://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji		https://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
32	Kings University, Ode Omu		https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari		https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.		https://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
35	Lead City University, Ibadan		https://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
36	Madonna University, Okija		https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo		https://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University		https://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
39	Mountain Top University		https://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja		https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/	2009
41	Novena University, Ogume		https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak		https://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State		https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos		https://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State		https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede		https://www.run.edu.ng	2005
47	Renaissance University, Enugu		https://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State		https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom		https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
50	Salem University, Lokoja		https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.		https://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa		https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
53	Summit University, Offa		https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
54	Tansian University, Umunya		https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/	2007
55	University of Mkar, Mkar		https://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
56	Veritas University, Abuja		https://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State		https://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
58	Wesley University Ondo		https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng	2007
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State		https://wdu.edu.ng	2007
60	Christopher University Mowe		https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015
61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State		https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State		https://www.aul.edu.ng/	2016
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State		https://www.dui.edu.ng/	2016
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State		https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State		https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State		https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/	2016
67	Coal City University Enugu State		https://www.ccu.edu.ng/	2016
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State		https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/	2016
69	Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State		https://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State		https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo		https://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt		https://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
73	Atiba University Oyo			2017
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos		https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
75	Skyline University, Kano		https://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna		https://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State		https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
78	Trinity University Ogun State		https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State			2019
80	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State			2021
81	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State			2021
82	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State			2021
83	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State			2021
84	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State			2021
85	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State			2021
86	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State			2021
87	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State			2021
88	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State			2021
89	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State			2021
90	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State			2021
91	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State			2021
92	Capital City University, Kano State			2021
93	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State			2021
94	University of Offa, Kwara State			2021
95	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State		https://www.miu.edu.ng/	2021
96	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State			2021
97	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja			2021
98	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State			2021
99	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State			2021
100	PEN Resource University, Gombe			2022
101	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno			2022
102	Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State			2022
103	Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano			2022
104	Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State			2022
105	Baba Ahmed University, Kano State			2022
106	Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State			2022
107	Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State			2022
108	Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State			2022
109	Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.			2022
110	European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT			2022
111	NorthWest University Sokoto State			2022

Source: National Universities Commission (NUC) website: https://www.nuc.edu.ng

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List of federal universities in Nigeria
List of state universities in Nigeria

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List of All Private Universities in Nigeria (111)

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S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	ABBR.	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Achievers University, Owo		https://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
2	Adeleke University, Ede		https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State		https://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja		https://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan		https://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin		https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina		https://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola		https://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9	Augustine University		https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
10	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo		https://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University		https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta		https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City		https://www.biu.edu.ng/	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu		https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
15	Bowen University, Iwo		https://www.bowen.edu.ng	2001
16	Caleb University, Lagos		https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
17	Caritas University, Enugu		https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	Chrisland University		https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
19	Covenant University Ota		https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
20	Crawford University Igbesa		https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
21	Crescent University		https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo		https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin		https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
24	Evangel University, Akaeze		https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo		https://www.fuo.edu.ng	2007
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State		https://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
27	Gregory University, Uturu		https://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun		https://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi		https://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
30	Igbinedion University Okada		https://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji		https://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
32	Kings University, Ode Omu		https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari		https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.		https://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
35	Lead City University, Ibadan		https://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
36	Madonna University, Okija		https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo		https://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University		https://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
39	Mountain Top University		https://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja		https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/	2009
41	Novena University, Ogume		https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak		https://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State		https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos		https://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State		https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede		https://www.run.edu.ng	2005
47	Renaissance University, Enugu		https://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State		https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom		https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
50	Salem University, Lokoja		https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.		https://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa		https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
53	Summit University, Offa		https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
54	Tansian University, Umunya		https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/	2007
55	University of Mkar, Mkar		https://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
56	Veritas University, Abuja		https://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State		https://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
58	Wesley University Ondo		https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng	2007
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State		https://wdu.edu.ng	2007
60	Christopher University Mowe		https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015
61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State		https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State		https://www.aul.edu.ng/	2016
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State		https://www.dui.edu.ng/	2016
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State		https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State		https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State		https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/	2016
67	Coal City University Enugu State		https://www.ccu.edu.ng/	2016
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State		https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/	2016
69	Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State		https://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State		https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo		https://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt		https://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
73	Atiba University Oyo			2017
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos		https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
75	Skyline University, Kano		https://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna		https://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State		https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
78	Trinity University Ogun State		https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State			2019
80	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State			2021
81	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State			2021
82	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State			2021
83	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State			2021
84	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State			2021
85	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State			2021
86	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State			2021
87	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State			2021
88	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State			2021
89	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State			2021
90	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State			2021
91	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State			2021
92	Capital City University, Kano State			2021
93	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State			2021
94	University of Offa, Kwara State			2021
95	Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State		https://www.miu.edu.ng/	2021
96	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State			2021
97	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja			2021
98	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State			2021
99	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State			2021
100	PEN Resource University, Gombe			2022
101	Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno			2022
102	Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State			2022
103	Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano			2022
104	Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State			2022
105	Baba Ahmed University, Kano State			2022
106	Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State			2022
107	Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State			2022
108	Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State			2022
109	Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.			2022
110	European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT			2022
111	NorthWest University Sokoto State			2022

Ekemini Ekpo

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