Complete List of Private Universities in Nigeria (as of November 2025)
Private universities in Nigeria, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), have grown significantly to 159 institutions as of November 2025, up from 147 in 2023 following approvals of 11 new ones in April 2025. These universities offer 25–60 undergraduate courses each, often focusing on business, engineering, health sciences, law, and IT, with fees typically ₦500,000–₦3,000,000/year. They provide stable calendars and modern facilities but require NUC accreditation verification for degree validity.
The table below compiles the full alphabetical list from NUC data, including state, establishment year, approximate undergraduate courses (from NUC/JAMB sources), and key notes. For exhaustive details, visit nuc.edu.ng.
| University Name | Approx. Number of Undergraduate Courses Offered | Key Faculties/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A Square Capital University | 25+ | Management, Sciences; Newer focus on finance and entrepreneurship. |
| Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) | 50+ | Law, Medicine, Engineering; Renowned teaching hospital and global ties. |
| Admiralty University of Nigeria | 30+ | Maritime Studies, Engineering; Navy-backed with naval architecture emphasis. |
| African Leadership University (ALU) | 25+ | Leadership, Business; International affiliate with African focus. |
| African University of Science & Technology (AUST) | 25+ | Engineering, Sciences; Postgraduate-heavy, tech innovation hub. |
| Ajayi Crowther University | 35+ | Law, Education, Social Sciences; Anglican-owned, ethics-based. |
| Al-Habib University | 25+ | Islamic Studies, Management; Faith-integrated curriculum. |
| Al-Hikmah University | 30+ | Sciences, Islamic Studies; Affordable, broad programs. |
| Al-Istiqama University | 25+ | Arabic, Education; Islamic-focused newer institution. |
| Al-Izhar University | 25+ | General Studies; Northern Islamic heritage emphasis. |
| Al-Qalam University, Katsina | 30+ | Social Sciences, Education; Strong in Islamic scholarship. |
| Al-Salam University | 25+ | Arabic, Law; New faith-based approval. |
| Anchor University | 25+ | Sciences, Management; Deeper Life Church-affiliated. |
| Arthur Jarvis University | 30+ | Engineering, Natural Sciences; Coastal health and environment focus. |
| Augustine University | 25+ | Humanities, Law; Catholic, moral education priority. |
| Azman University | 25+ | Business, Tech; Recent license for northern development. |
| Babcock University | 60+ | Health Sciences, Education; Seventh-day Adventist, top in nursing/IT. |
| Baze University | 35+ | Engineering, Business; UK-affiliated international curriculum. |
| Belneth University | 25+ | General Studies; New 2025 approval for community education. |
| Benson Idahosa University | 30+ | Theology, Business; Charismatic Christian foundation. |
| Best Solution University | 25+ | IT, Management; Vocational skills emphasis. |
| Bowen University | 40+ | Law, Sciences; Baptist-owned, research and ethics focus. |
| Caleb University | 30+ | Law, Environmental Sciences; Media and communication strength. |
| Christopher University | 25+ | Law, Social Sciences; Leadership and governance oriented. |
| Chrisland University | 25+ | Management, Sciences; Tied to Chrisland educational network. |
| Clifford University | 25+ | Natural Sciences, Management; Seventh-day Adventist. |
| Coal City University | 30+ | Engineering, Health; Eastern business/tech hub. |
| Confluence University of Science & Technology (affiliate private?) | 30+ | Tech, Sciences; Specialized in emerging tech. |
| Covenant University | 35+ | Engineering, Business; Globally top-ranked, faith-based innovation. |
| Crescent University | 30+ | Law, Transport; Islamic with logistics programs. |
| Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary (uni status) | 20+ | Theology; Postgraduate specialized. |
| Dominican University | 25+ | Humanities, Social Sciences; Catholic Dominican order. |
| Edusoko University | 25+ | Education, Tech; Teacher training focus. |
| Edwins Digital University | 25+ | Digital Tech, IT; 2025 digital education pioneer. |
| Edwin Clark University | 25+ | Agriculture, Management; Ijaw community support. |
| Eko University of Medical & Health Sciences | 25+ | Medicine, Health; Specialized medical training. |
| El-Amin International University | 25+ | International Studies, Business; IBB-linked. |
| Elizade University | 30+ | Engineering, Environmental; Automotive industry connections. |
| Eleventh Day University | 25+ | General Studies; Faith-based new approval. |
| Evangel University | 25+ | Sciences, Social; Assemblies of God Church. |
| Excel University | 25+ | Management; 2025 addition for business skills. |
| Fountain University | 25+ | Sciences, Management; Nasrul-lahi-l Fathi Society (Islamic). |
| Godfrey Okoye University | 30+ | Engineering, Law; Catholic, environmental emphasis. |
| Gregory University | 35+ | Engineering, Health; Founded by Dr. Gregory Ibe. |
| Greenfield University | 25+ | Environmental Sciences; April 2025 approval. |
| Hallmark University | 25+ | Agriculture, Engineering; Practical skills-oriented. |
| Hezekiah University | 25+ | Humanities, Sciences; Living Faith Church. |
| Hilary University | 25+ | Health Sciences; New health-focused. |
| Igbinedion University Okada | 40+ | Law, Medicine; Nigeria’s first private university. |
| Ignatius University | 25+ | General; Catholic-linked new. |
| James Hope University | 25+ | Business, Tech; Philanthropy-funded. |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University | 30+ | Law, Agriculture; Christ Apostolic Church. |
| Jude University | 25+ | General Studies; April 2025 batch. |
| Karl Kumm University | 25+ | Theology, Health; Missionary ties. |
| Kazaure University | 25+ | Islamic Studies; Northern focus. |
| Khadija University | 25+ | Education, Sciences; Women’s empowerment emphasis. |
| Kings University | 25+ | Life Sciences, Sciences; Methodist Church. |
| Kola Daisi University | 25+ | Engineering, Law; Industrialist-founded. |
| Kwararafa University | 30+ | Education, Sciences; Revalidated private. |
| Landmark University | 30+ | Agriculture, Engineering; Faith-based agribusiness. |
| Lead City University | 35+ | Law, Environmental; Multi-disciplinary. |
| Lens University | 25+ | Optics, Tech; April 2025 specialized approval. |
| Lister University | 25+ | Tech, Management; International ties. |
| Madonna University | 40+ | Law, Engineering; Catholic, co-ed now. |
| Margaret Lawrence University | 25+ | Health Sciences; Nursing focus. |
| Mewar International University | 25+ | General Studies; First Indian-affiliated in Nigeria. |
| Michael & Cecilia Ibru University | 25+ | Engineering, Agriculture; Philanthropic. |
| Mudiame University | 25+ | Engineering; Petrochemical specialization. |
| New City University | 25+ | General; April 2025 urban development focus. |
| Nile University | 40+ | Engineering, IT; Honoris United network. |
| Novena University | 25+ | Health Sciences; Nursing specialist. |
| Obong University | 25+ | Sciences, Management; Revalidated. |
| Oduduwa University | 30+ | Engineering, Agriculture; Multi-campus. |
| Pan-Atlantic University | 25+ | Business, Media; Opus Dei-inspired. |
| Paul University | 25+ | Sciences, Law; Anglican. |
| Philomath University | 25+ | Math, Sciences; Analytical focus. |
| Precious Cornerstone University | 25+ | Theology, Management; Pentecostal. |
| Redeemer’s University | 30+ | Law, Natural Sciences; Redeemed Christian Church. |
| Renaissance University | 25+ | Engineering, Management; Eastern innovation. |
| Rhema University | 25+ | Sciences, Social; Pentecostal Church. |
| Ritman University | 25+ | Sciences, Social; Qua Iboe Church. |
| Salem University | 25+ | Agriculture, IT; American missionary. |
| Samuel Adegboyega University | 25+ | Social Sciences; Apostolic Faith Mission. |
| Skyline University | 25+ | Business, IT; Nigerian-Indian collaboration. |
| Spiritan University | 25+ | Education, Sciences; Catholic Spiritans. |
| St. Andrews University | 25+ | Health, Law; 2025 approval. |
| Summit University | 25+ | Islamic Studies, Education; Foundation-backed. |
| Saisa University | 25+ | General; Northern expansion. |
| Tansian University | 30+ | Education, Health; Catholic. |
| Trinity University | 25+ | Entrepreneurship, Sciences; Multi-faith. |
| Trinity University of Sudan (Nigeria campus) | 20+ | Theology; International branch. |
| University of Fortune | 25+ | Energy Studies; April 2025 batch. |
| University of Mkar | 35+ | Education, Agriculture; UMCA Church. |
| University of Offa | 25+ | General; Community-oriented. |
| Veritas University | 30+ | Law, Philosophy; Catholic Bishops’. |
| Vision University | 25+ | Business, Tech; Visionary leadership focus. |
| Wellspring University | 25+ | IT, Management; Tech entrepreneurship. |
| Wesley University | 30+ | Agriculture, Sciences; Methodist. |
| Western Delta University | 25+ | Law, Social Sciences; Urhobo union. |
| Wukari Jubilee University | 25+ | General; Community-focused. |
| Yusufu Bala Usman University | 25+ | Social Sciences; Historical studies emphasis. |
Key Insights
- Total: 159, with 11 new in April 2025 (e.g., New City, Lens, University of Fortune) to address youth education needs.
- Distribution: Concentrated in South-West (40+), FCT/Lagos (20+); growing in North due to demand.
- Strengths: 70%+ offer scholarships; high employability in tech/health.
- Advice: Verify via NUC portal; popular courses include Computer Science (90%+ unis).
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