Approved List of Private Universities in Nigeria 2024/2025

Approved Private Universities in Nigeria

Achievers University, Owo

Adeleke University, Ede (AUE)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State (ABUAD)

African University of Science & Technology, Abuja

Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan (ACU)

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (AU)

Al-Qalam University, Katsina

American University of Nigeria, Yola (AUN)

Augustine University

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

Baze University

Bells University of Technology, Otta (BELLSTECH)

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City

Bingham University, New Karu

Bowen University, Iwo

Caleb University, Lagos

Caritas University, Enugu

Chrisland University

Covenant University, Ota

Crawford University Igbesa

Crescent University

Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo (ECU)

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin

Evangel University, Akaeze

Fountain Univeristy, Oshogbo

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State

Gregory University, Uturu

Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun

Hezekiah University, Umudi

Igbinedion University Okada (IUOKADA)

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji (JABU)

Kings University, Ode Omu

Kwararafa University, Wukari

Landmark University, Omu-Aran.

Lead City University, Ibadan

Madonna University, Okija

Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo

Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University

Mountain Top University (MTU)

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja (NUN)

Novena University, Ogume

Obong University, Obong Ntak

Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State

Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos (PUA)

Paul University, Awka – Anambra State (PUA)

Redeemer’s University, Ede

Renaissance University, Enugu

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom

Salem University, Lokoja (SUL)

Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State.

Southwestern University, Oku Owa

Summit University, Offa

Tansian University, Umunya

University of Mkar, Mkar (UMM)

Veritas University, Abuja

Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State

Wesley University Ondo

Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

Christopher University Mowe

Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State

Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State (AUL)

Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State (DU)

Legacy University, Okija Anambra State

Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State

Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Coal City University Enugu State

Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State

Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State

Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo

PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt (PUMS)

Atiba University Oyo

Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos

Skyline University, Kano (SUN)

Greenfield University, Kaduna

Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State

Trinity University Ogun State

Westland University Iwo, Osun State

Top Faith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State

Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State (TAU)

Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State

Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State

Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State

Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State

Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State

NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State

Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State

James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State

Capital City University, Kano State (CCUK)

Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State

University of Offa, Kwara State

Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State

Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State

Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja

Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State

Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State

North Eastern University, Gombe

Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State

Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano

Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State

Baba Ahmed University, Kano State

Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State

Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State

Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State

Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT

NorthWest University Sokoto State

Rayhaan University, Kebbi

Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara

Sam Maris University, Ondo

Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State

Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State

Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State

PeaceLand University, Enugu State

Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State

Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State

Azman University, Kano State

Huda University, Gusau, Zamfara State

Franco British International University, Kaduna State

Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja

Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State.

British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State

Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State

Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja

Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State

Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State

Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State

University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state

Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State

The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State

Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State

Cosmopolitan University Abuja

Miva Open University, Abuja FCT

Iconic Open University, Sokoto State.

West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State

Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja

El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State

College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State

Jewel University, Gombe state

Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja

Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State

Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State

Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State

African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja 

Top 30 Best Private Universities in Nigeria 

Covenant University, Ota

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

Redeemer’s University, Ede

Landmark University, Omu-Aran

American University of Nigeria, Yola

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji

Skyline University, Kano

Gregory University, Uturu

Igbinedion University, Okada

Pan Atlantic University, Lagos State

Bowen University, Iwo

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Base University, Abuja

Mountain Top University, Ogun State

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo

Adeleke University, Ede

Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu

Southwestern University, Okun Owa

Veritas University, Abuja

Bingham University, Nasarawa State

Madonna University, River State

Achievers University, Owo

Lead City University, Oyo State

Bells University of Technology, Ota

Benson Idahosa University, Edo State

Kings University, Osun State

Elizade University, Ondo State

Caleb University, Lagos State

Edwin Clark University, Delta State

African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja