Private universities in Nigeria play a significant role in the country’s higher education system by offering alternative options to federal and state institutions. Established and managed by individuals, religious organizations, or corporate bodies, these universities are known for providing a relatively stable academic calendar, smaller class sizes, and personalized learning environments. Over the years, the number of private universities has grown steadily, contributing to increased access to quality education across the nation.
List Of Private Universities in Nigeria
| Private University | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Adeleke University, Ede | AU Courses |
| Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | ABUAD Courses |
| African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | AUST Courses |
| Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | ACU Courses |
| Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | AHU Courses |
| Al-Qalam University, Katsina | AQU Courses |
| American University of Nigeria, Yola | AUN Courses |
| Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos | AUI Courses |
| Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo | BU Courses |
| Baze University, Abuja | Baze Courses |
| Bells University of Technology, Ota | BUT Courses |
| Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | BIU Courses |
| Bingham University, New Karu | BU Karu Courses |
| Bowen University, Iwo | Bowen Courses |
| Caleb University, Lagos | CalebUni Courses |
| Caritas University, Enugu | Caritas Courses |
| Chrisland University, Abeokuta | Chrisland Courses |
| Christopher University, Mowe | CU Mowe Courses |
| Covenant University, Ota | CU Courses |
| Crawford University, Igbesa | Crawford Courses |
| Crescent University, Abeokuta | Crescent Courses |
| Dominican University, Ibadan | DU Courses |
| Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo | ECU Courses |
| Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Elizade Courses |
| Evangel University, Akaeze | Evangel Courses |
| Fountain University, Oshogbo | Fountain Courses |
| Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | GOU Courses |
| Gregory University, Uturu | GU Courses |
| Hallmark University, Ijebu-Itele | Hallmark Courses |
| Hezekiah University, Umudi | Hezekiah Courses |
| Igbinedion University, Okada | IUO Courses |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | JABU Courses |
| Kings University, Ode Omu | Kings Courses |
| Kwararafa University, Wukari | KU Wukari Courses |
| Landmark University, Omu-Aran | Landmark Courses |
| Lead City University, Ibadan | LCU Courses |
| Madonna University, Okija | Madonna Courses |
| Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | McU Courses |
| Michael & Cecilia Ibru University, Agbara-Otor | MCIU Courses |
| Mountain Top University, Ogun State | MTU Courses |
| Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | NUN Courses |
| Novena University, Ogume | Novena Courses |
| Obong University, Obong Ntak | Obong Courses |
| Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | PAU Courses |
| Paul University, Awka | PU Awka Courses |
| Redeemer’s University, Ede | Redeemers Courses |
| Renaissance University, Enugu | RUE Courses |
| Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Rhema Courses |
| Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene | Ritman Courses |
| Salem University, Lokoja | Salem Courses |
| Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa | SAU Courses |
| Southwestern University, Okun Owa | SWU Courses |
| Spiritan University, Nneochi | Spiritan Courses |
| Summit University, Offa | Summit Courses |
| Tansian University, Umunya | Tansian Courses |
| Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos | Trinity Courses |
| University of Mkar, Mkar | UMkar Courses |
| Veritas University, Abuja | Veritas Courses |
| Wellspring University, Benin City | Wellspring Courses |
| Wesley University, Ondo | Wesley Courses |
| Western Delta University, Oghara | WDU Courses |
