Private Universities In Nigeria – List of all the private Universities in Nigeria
| S/N | Private Universities | Vice Chancellors | Websites | Year Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achievers University, Owo | Prof. O. O. Irinoye | https://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof Solomon Ajayi Adebola | https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State | Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde | https://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 4 | African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | Prof. Peter Azikiwe Onwualu FAS | https://www.aust.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
| 5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Professor Timothy Abiodun ADEBAYO | https://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 6 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Professor Noah Yusuf | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 7 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri | https://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 8 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Dr. DeWayne Frazier | https://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
| 9 | Augustine University | Professor Christopher Odetunde | https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Prof. Ademola S. Tayo | https://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 11 | Baze University | Prof. Kathleen Ebelechukwu Okafor | https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Prof. Jeremiah Oludele Ojediran | https://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. Haruna Kuje Ayuba | https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 15 | Bowen University, Iwo | Prof. Jonathan O. Babalola | https://www.bowen.edu.ng | 2001 |
| 16 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie | https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 17 | Caritas University, Enugu | Prof. Orji Michael Uchenna | https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 18 | Chrisland University | Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola | https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 19 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo | https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 20 | Crawford University Igbesa | Professor Reuben Jiya Kolo | https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 21 | Crescent University | Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila | https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 22 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Professor S.C.O. Ugbolue | https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 23 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Prof. Kayode Thadius Ijadunola | https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 24 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. I U Kalu | https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 25 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim | https://www.fuo.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 26 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State | Rev. Fr. Prof. Dr. Christian Anieke | https://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 27 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. Mrs. C. U. Njoku | https://gregoryuniversityuturu.edu.ng/ | 2012 |
| 28 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | Prof. Segun Odunola | https://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 29 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Enoch Ajunwa | https://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 30 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye | https://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 31 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor O. A. Fakolujo | https://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 32 | Kings University, Ode Omu | Prof. Adenike Kuku | https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 33 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Prof. Shishi Zerma | https://www.kuw.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 34 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Professor Kolawole O. Ajanaku | https://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 35 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo | https://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 36 | Madonna University, Okija | Professor Uchenna Casmir Anyanwu | https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 37 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Professor Francis Adegbaye Igbasan | https://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 38 | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape | https://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 39 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | https://www.mtu.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 40 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | Prof. Dilli Dogo | https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2009 |
| 41 | Novena University, Ogume | Prof Godwin Chukwuenweniwe Nduka | https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 42 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Udoudo Moses Ekanemesang | https://www.obonguniversity.org/ | 2007 |
| 43 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State | Prof. Benjamin Segun Aribisala | https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 44 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Enase Okonedo | https://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 45 | Paul University, Awka - Anambra State | Professor Obiora Nwosu | https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 46 | Redeemer's University, Ede | Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele | https://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 47 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele | https://www.rnu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 48 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State | Professor Ogbonnaya Onwudike | https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 49 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | Professor Celestine A. Ntuen, FIlE | https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 50 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. Alewo Johnson Akub | https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 51 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | Professor Ezekiel Shegun Asemah | https://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 52 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Engr. Babatunde A. Odufuwa | https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 53 | Summit University, Offa | Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu | https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 54 | Tansian University, Umunya | Prof. Eugene O. Nwadialor | https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
| 55 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu | https://www.unimkar.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 56 | Veritas University, Abuja | Rev. Fr. Prof. Hycinth E Ichoku | https://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 57 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State | Professor Isaac Rotimi AJAYI | https://wellspringuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2009 |
| 58 | Wesley University Ondo | Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka Samuel Sunday | https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 59 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Professor Augustine Ovuoronye Ikelegbe | https://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 60 | Christopher University Mowe | Professor Oyelana, OlatunJI A. | https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 61 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun | https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 62 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | Prof. Bandele S.O. | https://www.aul.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 63 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | Prof. Jacinta A. Opara | https://www.dui.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 64 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | Prof Ezekiel Ihionu | https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 65 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | Dr. Joseph Ekpe Edet | https://arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 66 | Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | Professor Jeleel Olasunkanmi Ojuade | https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 67 | Coal City University Enugu State | Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma | https://www.ccu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 68 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | Prof. Allwell Chimezie Omeonu | https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 69 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | Rev. Fr. Prof. Remy N. Onyewuenyi | https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 70 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | Professor Timothy Olubisi Adejumo | https://www.pcu.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 71 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | Prof. Christie Nwidum Mato | https://www.pums.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 72 | Atiba University Oyo | Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi | https://www.atibauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
| 73 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | Prof. Olusoga A. Sofola | https://studentportal.ekounimed.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
| 74 | Skyline University, Kano | Dr. Ajith Kumar V V | https://www.sun.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 75 | Greenfield University, Kaduna | Prof. John O. Aiyedogbon | https://gfu.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 76 | Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State | Professor A. O. Olorunnisola | https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 77 | Trinity University Ogun State | Prof Clement Kolawole | https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 78 | Westland University Iwo, Osun State | Dr. Akinyemi Balogun | https://westland.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 79 | Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State | Prof. Patrick James Ebewo | https://topfaith.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 80 | Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State | Professor Francisca Oladipo | https://www.tau.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 81 | Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State | Prof. Ogwu Ogwu | 2021 | |
| 82 | Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State | Professor Onimawo Ignatius Akhakhia | https://www.avemariauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 83 | Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State | Prof. Salisu Shehu | 2021 | |
| 84 | Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State | Engr. Prof. Danjuma Danshik Dajab | https://www.mudiameuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 85 | Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State | Prof. Ejor Tiku | https://havillauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 86 | Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State | Rev. Fr. Prof. Wenceslaus Madu | https://claretianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 87 | NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State | Prof. Ishaya Haruna Nock | 2021 | |
| 88 | Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State | Prof. Nanven Audu Gambo | https://kku.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 89 | James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State | Paul Vita, Ph.D. | https://jhu.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 90 | Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State | Prof. Mohammad Israr | https://www.maaun.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 91 | Capital City University, Kano State | Prof. Yusuf B. Daraja | https://www.ccuk.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 92 | Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State | Prof. Kazeem Gbolagade | 2021 | |
| 93 | University of Offa, Kwara State | Prof. Musa Aibinu | https://unioffa.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 94 | Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State | Prof.Dr. Muhammad Tanko | https://www.miu.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 95 | Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State | Prof M.A.T Suleiman | https://edusokouniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 96 | Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja | Prof. Gylych Jelilov | https://www.philomath.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 97 | Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State | Prof. Hassana Sani Darma | https://kum.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 98 | Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State | Prof. Inuwa Musa-Fodio | https://www.ananuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 99 | PEN Resource University, Gombe | Prof. Yusuph Amuda Yahaya | https://pru.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 100 | Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno | Prof. Abubakar Musa Kundiri | https://www.aum.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 101 | Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State | Professor Ernest B. Izevbigie | https://mlugalilee.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 102 | Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano | Prof. Abdulrashid Garba | 2022 | |
| 103 | Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State | https://www.sportsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2022 | |
| 104 | Baba Ahmed University, Kano State | Prof. Adamu Idris Tanko | https://babaahmeduniversity.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 105 | Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State | https://saisa.edu.ng/ | 2022 | |
| 106 | Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State | Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, | https://nbu.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 107 | Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State | Prof E. Umezinwa | https://puni.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 108 | Newgate University, MInna, Niger State. | Prof Sadiq Yusuf | https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 109 | European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT | 2022 | ||
| 110 | NorthWest University Sokoto State | Professor Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim | https://nwus.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 111 | Rayhaan University, Kebbi | Professor Mohammed L. Ahmadu | https://rayhaanuniv.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 112 | Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara | Prof. Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh | https://mku.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 113 | Sam Maris University, Ondo | Professor Francis Ayodeji Gbore | https://sammarisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 114 | Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State | Prof. Onasanya Amos Adeyinka | 2023 | |
| 115 | Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State | Prof. Umar Yusuf Dayyabu | https://luxmundi.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 116 | Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State | Prof. Charles Ogbulogo | https://madukauniversity.edu.ng/home | 2023 |
| 117 | PeaceLand University, Enugu State | Rev. Father Prof. Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu | https://peacelanduni.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 118 | Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State | Prof. Samuel M. Nzotta | https://amadeus.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 119 | Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State | Professor Benjamin Ugochukwu Ekenyem | https://visionuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 120 | Azman University, Kano State | Professor Fatima Batul Mukhtar | https://www.azmanuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 121 | Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State | Prof. Mohammed Zubairu | https://hug.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 122 | Franco British International University, Kaduna State | Prof Abdullahi Muhammad Sabo | https://fbiu.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 123 | Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja | https://www.cun.edu.ng/ | 2023 | |
| 124 | Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State. | Professor ’Niran Adetoro | https://gumed.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 125 | British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State | Prof. Maxy A. C. Odike | https://bcu.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 126 | Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State | Prof. Dr. Dileep Kumar M. | https://hensarduniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 127 | Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 128 | Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State | Prof Abdullahi Bala | https://phoenixuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 129 | Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State | Prof. Miles Davis | https://www.wigweuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 130 | Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State | Prof. Iheanyichukwu Okoro | https://hust.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 131 | University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state | Prof. Ositadimma Chinedu Nebo | https://uniniger.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 132 | Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State | Prof. Ahmed Osman Hassan Rizig | https://elrazi.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 133 | Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State | Prof. (Rev.Fr.) James Adeola Olaogun | https://veniteuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 134 | Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State | Prof. Josephat Obi Oguejiofor | https://shanahanuni.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 135 | The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State | 2023 | ||
| 136 | Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State | Professor B L. Ajibade | https://mercymedicaluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 137 | Cosmopolitan University Abuja | Prof. Carl Adams | https://cosmopolitan.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 138 | Miva Open University, Abuja FCT | Prof. Tayo Arulogun | https://miva.university/ | 2023 |
| 139 | Iconic Open University, Sokoto State. | Dr. Shadi Sabeh | https://www.iconicuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 140 | West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State | Professor Olumide Babatope Longe | https://westmidlands.university/ | 2023 |
| 141 | Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja | Prof. Ahmad Salisu Garba | https://aou.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 142 | El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State | https://www.el-aminuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 | |
| 143 | College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State | 2023 | ||
| 144 | Jewel University, Gombe state | Professor Mohammed Kabir. | https://jeweluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 145 | Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja | Professor Muhammad Mainoma | https://primeuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 146 | Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State | Prof. Wole Soboyejo | https://nutm.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 147 | Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State | 2023 |