List of all Private Universities in Nigeria

Private Universities in Nigeria are the most sought after due to many obvious reasons. They do not go on strike, academic calendars are swift and timely and above all, it is not as congested as Federal Universities which are controlled by the federal government.

No doubt, private universities in Nigeria are quite expensive, with tuition fees running from about N400,000 to N3,000,000 per session. Private universities in Nigeria are somewhat stricter than Federal universities because the school authorities subject students to rigorous and ‘unfair’ rules they must live by.

Who owns state universities in Nigeria?

State universities are owned by just any individual. However, a handful of them are owned by pastors or churches, and there are some that are owned by politicians and businessmen who are not educationists.

How many state universities are in Nigeria?

Presently, there are 79 state universities in Nigeria.

Below is a list of all private universities in Nigeria, the year they were established, their websites alongside their vice-chancellors.

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR EST.
1	Achievers University, Owo	Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi	http://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
2	Adeleke University, Ede	Prof. Samuel E Alao	http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
3	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State	Professor M.O Ajisafe	http://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	Professor Kingston Nyamapfene	http://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. Dapo F Asaju	http://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor Taofeek Ibrahim	https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Prof. Shehu G. Ado	http://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Dr. Dawn Dekle	http://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9	Augustine University	Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami	http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
10	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo	http://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University	Prof. Tahir Mamman	http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor Jeremiah Ojediran	http://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Prof. Sam Guobadia	https://www.biu.edu.ng/	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu	Prof. William Barnabas Qurix	http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
15	Bowen University, Iwo	Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo	http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org	2001
16	Caleb University, Lagos	Professor Ayandiji D Aina	http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
17	Caritas University, Enugu	Professor Vincent C. Okore	http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	Chrisland University	Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola	http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
19	Covenant University Ota	Prof. Aderemi A Atayero	http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
20	Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi	http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005

21	Crescent University	Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila	http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro	http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Olukayode O. Amund	http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
24	Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. I U Kalu	http://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	Prof. Usman Abdullateef	http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng	2007
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke	http://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
27	Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. M O E Iwuala	http://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	Prof. Segun Odunola	http://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Prof. Enoch Ajunwa	http://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
30	Igbinedion University Okada	Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye	http://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Sola Fajana	http://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
32	Kings University, Ode Omu	Prof. Diran Famurewa	http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Yakubu A Ochefu	http://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Professor Adeniyi Olayanju	http://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
35	Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo	http://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
36	Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum	http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade	http://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape	http://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
39	Mountain Top University	Prof Elijah Ayolabi	http://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Professor Huseyin Sert	http://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009

41	Novena University, Ogume	Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor	http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang	http://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke	http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Professor Juan Manuel Elegido	http://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe	http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede	Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo	http://www.run.edu.ng	2005
47	Renaissance University, Enugu	Prof. C C Onochie	http://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike	http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	Prof. Celestine A Ntuen	http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
50	Salem University, Lokoja	Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade	http://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan	http://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun	http://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
53	Summit University	Prof. H O B Oloyede	http://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
54	Tansian University, Umunya	Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru	http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/	2007
55	University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Iorwese D Gernah	http://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
56	Veritas University, Abuja	Prof. Michael Kwanashie	http://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu	http://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
58	Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo	Professor Olu Aderounmu	http://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah	http://wdu.edu.ng	2007
60	Christopher University Mowe	Prof. Friday Ndubuisi	http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015

61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	Prof. Kolade Ayorinde	http://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	Prof. J O Afolayan	http://www.aul.edu.ng/	2016
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	Prof. Anthony Akinwole	http://www.dui.edu.ng/	2016
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo	http://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	Prof. Julian Osuji	http://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye	http://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/	2016
67	Coal City University Enugu State	Prof. Malachy Ike Okwueze		2016
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu	http://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/	2016
69	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State		http://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi	http://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke	http://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Prof. Michael Diejomaoh	http://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
73	Atiba University Oyo			2017
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi	http://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
75	Skyline University, Kano	Professor Sudhakar Kota	http://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna		http://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State		http://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
78	Trinity University Ogun State			2019
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State			2019