Listed below is the current list of all NUC approved Private universities in Nigeria. If you are the type of students planning to enrol for admission into one of Nigeria’s private universities, and able to graduate after four or five years, then you are welcome to this page.
This articleis all about the NUC approved private universities in Nigeria. The National Universities commission has approved ONLY 69 private Universities in Nigeria, and their accredited courses.
If you are planning on studying or you are currenty with a Private institution in Nigeria, and it’s not listed here, Please be warned. You’ll have yourself to blame, because you’ll be wasting your Money, time and resources in an institution, not recognized by the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and your certificate will be nulled and utterly useless.
Here below is the list of NUC approved Private Universities as at 2018…
NUC Approved Private Universities In Nigeria
S/N PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES VICE CHANCELLOR WEBSITE ADDRESS YEAR EST.
1 Achievers University, Owo Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi achievers.edu.ng 2007
2 Adeleke University, Ede Prof. Samuel E Alao adelekeuniversity.e
du.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 Charles Chidume (Ag)
http://aust.edu.ng 2007
5 Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba
http://www.acu.edu.ng 2005
6 Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin Professor S. A. Abdulkareem 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. Margee Ensign
http://www.aun.edu.ng 2003
9 Augustine University Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami augustineuniversity
.edu.ng 2015
10 Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo Professor Kayode J. Makinde babcock.edu.ng 1999
11 Baze University Prof. Michael Hodd bazeuniversity.edu.
ng 2011
12 Bells University of Technology, Otta Professor A. I. Adeyemi bellsuniversity.org 2005
13 Benson Idahosa University, Benin City Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie idahosauniversity.c
om 2002
14 Bingham University, New Karu Professor Samuel K Leonard binghamuni.edu.ng 2005
15 Bowen University, Iwo Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo bowenuniversity-edu.org 2001
16 Caleb University, Lagos Professor Ayandiji D Aina calebuniversity.edu
.ng 2007
17 Caritas University, Enugu Professor L. C. Onukwube caritasuni.edu.ng 2005
18 CETEP City University, Lagos Professor Akin Aju 2005
19 Chrisland University Prof Olusola Odeyemi chrislanduniversity
.edu.ng 2015
20 Covenant University Ota Prof. Aderemi A Atayero covenantuniversity.
edu.ng 2002
21 Crawford University Igbesa Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja crawforduniversity.
edu.ng 2005
22 Crescent University Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella crescent-university.edu.ng 2005
23 Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro edwinclarkuniversit
y.edu.ng 2015
24 Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin Prof. Adekunle Oloyede elizadeuniversity.e
du.ng 2012
25 Evangel University, Akaeze Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba evangeluniv.edu.ng 2012
26 Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo Prof. Bashir A.Raji fountainuniversity.
edu.ng 2007
27 Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke
http://www.gouni.edu.ng 2009
28 Gregory University, Uturu Prof. Juliet Elu gregoryuniversity.c
om 2012
29 Hallmark University Prof. Segun Odunola hallmark.edu.ng 2015
30 Hezekiah University, Umudi Prof. Chukwuemeka Ezeonu
http://hezekiah.edu.ng/ 2015
31 Igbinedion University Okada Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae iuokada.edu.ng 1999
32 Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji Professor Sola Fajana
http://www.jabu.edu.ng 2006
33 Kings University Prof. Diran Famurewa kingsuniversity.edu
.ng/ 2015
34 Kwararafa University, Wukari Professor Godwin Akpa 2005
35 Landmark University, Omu-Aran. Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi
http://www.lmu.edu.ng 2011
36 Lead City University, Ibadan Prof. Olufemi Onabajo
http://www.lcu.edu.ng 2005
37 Madonna University, Okija Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum madonnauniversity.e
du.ng 1999
38 Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade
http://www.mcu.edu.ng 2012
39 Micheal & Cecilia University Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape
http://mciu.edu.ng/ 2015
40 Mountain Top University Prof Elijah Ayolabi mountaintopuniversi
ty.org 2015
41 Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja Professor Huseyin Sert
http://www.ntnu.edu.ng 2009
42 Novena University, Ogume Professor J. M. O. Eze Ag. novenauniversity.ed
u.ng 2005
43 Obong University, Obong Ntak Professor Enefiok S. Udo obonguniversity.net 2007
44 Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag) oduduwauniversity.e
du.ng 2009
45 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos Professor Juan Manuel Elegido
http://www.pau.edu.ng 2002
46 Paul University, Awka – Anambra State Professor Uche Abanike pauluniversity.edu.
ng 2009
47 Redeemer’s University, Mowe Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa
http://www.run.edu.ng 2005
48 Renaissance University, Enugu Prof. Obiora S. Ejim 2005
49 Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State Professor O. C. Onwudike rhemauniversity.edu
.ng 2009
50 Ritman University ritmanuniversity.ed
u.ng 2015
51 Salem University, Lokoja Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape salemuniversity.org 2007
52 Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan
http://www.sau.edu.ng 2011
53 Southwestern University, Oku Owa Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun 2012
54 Summit University 2015
55 Tansian University, Umunya Professor C.B Iwuchukwu tansian-edu.com 2007
56 University of Mkar, Mkar Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba unimkar.edu.ng 2005
57 Veritas University Prof. David Ker veritas.edu.ng 2007
58 Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian 2009
59 Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo Professor ‘Tade Badejo wusto.edu.ng 2007
60 Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State Prof. Austin Oviguhe Asagba
http://wdu.edu.ng 2007
61 Christopher University Mowe Prof. Friday Ndubuisi 2015
62 Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State 2016
63 Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State 2016
64 Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State 2016
65 Legacy University, Okija Anambra State 2016
66 Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State 2016
67 Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State 2016
68 Coal City University Enugu State 2016
69 Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State 2016