These are comprehensive list of all NUC accredited private universities in Nigeria as extracted from the latest list. This list have been approved by the National Universities Commission, NUC to run undergraduate as well as post graduate academic programmes in the Nigeria
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.
List Of Accredited Private Universities In Nigeria:
There are a total of 79 accredited private universities in Nigeria:
1. Achievers University, Owo – 2007
2. Adeleke University, Ede – 2011
3. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State – 2009
4. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja – 2007
5. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan – 2005
6. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin – 2005
7. Al-Qalam University, Katsina – 2005
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola – 2003
9. Augustine University – 2015
10. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo – 1999
11. Baze University – 2011
12. Bells University of Technology, Otta – 2005
13. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City – 2002
14. Bingham University, New Karu – 2005
15. Bowen University, Iwo – 2001
16. Caleb University, Lagos – 2007
17. Caritas University, Enugu – 2005
18. Chrisland University – 2015
19. Covenant University Ota – 2002
20. Crawford University Igbesa – 2005
21. Crescent University – 2005
22. Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo – 2015
23. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin – 2012
24. Evangel University, Akaeze – 2012
25. Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo – 2007
26. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State – 2009
27. Gregory University, Uturu – 2012
28. Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun – 2015
29. Hezekiah University, Umudi – 2015
30. Igbinedion University Okada – 1999
31. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji – 2006
32. Kings University, Ode Omu – 2015
33. Kwararafa University, Wukari – 2005
34. Landmark University, Omu-Aran – 2011
35. Lead City University, Ibadan – 2005
36. Madonna University, Okija – 1999
37. Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo – 2012
38. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University – 2015
39. Mountain Top University – 2015
40. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja – 2009
41. Novena University, Ogume – 2005
42. Obong University, Obong Ntak – 2007
43. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State – 2009
44. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos – 2002
45. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State – 2009
46. Redeemer’s University, Ede – 2005
47. Renaissance University, Enugu – 2005
48. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State – 2009
49. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom – 2015
50. Salem University, Lokoja – 2007
51. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa – 2011
52. Southwestern University, Oku Owa – 2012
53. Summit University – 2015
54. Tansian University, Umunya – 2007
55. University of Mkar, Mkar – 2005
56. Veritas University, Abuja – 2007
57. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State – 2009
58. Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo – 2007
59. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State – 2007
60. Christopher University, Mowe – 2015
61. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State – 2016
62. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State – 2016
63. Dominican University Ibadan, Oyo State – 2016
64. Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State – 2016
65. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State – 2016
66. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State – 2016
67. Coal City University Enugu State – 2016
68. Clifford University Owerrinta, Abia State – 2016
69. Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State – 2017
70. Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State – 2017
71. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo – 2017
72. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port-Harcourt – 2017
73. Atiba University, Oyo – 2017
74. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos – 2017
75. Skyline University, Kano – 2018
76. Greenfield University, Kaduna – 2019
77. Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State – 2019
78. Trinity University, Ogun State – 2019
79. Westland University Iwo, Osun State – 2019
