The National Universities commission has released a list of 74 approved private universities in Nigeria.
This is meant to guide students seeking admission into private universities. The commission through its official website released the list of 74 approved private universities in Nigeria recently.
Importantly, the list contains other vital information of the private universities including their vice chancellors and official school website addresses.
see the list below:
| S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achievers University, Owo | Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi | 2007 | |
| 2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof. Samuel E Alao | 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) | 2007 | |
| 5 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba | 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. Margee Ensign | 2003 | |
| 9 | Augustine University | Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami | 2015 | |
| 10 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Professor Kayode J. Makinde | 1999 | |
| 11 | Baze University | Prof. Michael Hodd | 2011 | |
| 12 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Professor A. I. Adeyemi | 2005 | |
| 13 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie | 2002 | |
| 14 | Bingham University, New Karu | Professor Samuel K Leonard | 2005 | |
| 15 | Bowen University, Iwo | Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo | 2001 | |
| 16 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Ayandiji D Aina | 2007 | |
| 17 | Caritas University, Enugu | Professor L. C. Onukwube | http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 18 | Chrisland University | Prof Olusola Odeyemi | 2015 | |
| 19 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Aderemi A Atayero | 2002 | |
| 20 | Crawford University Igbesa | Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja | 2005 | |
| 21 | Crescent University | Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella | 2005 | |
| 22 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro | 2015 | |
| 23 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | Prof. Adekunle Oloyede | 2012 | |
| 24 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba | 2012 | |
| 25 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | Prof. Bashir A.Raji | 2007 | |
| 26 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke | 2009 | |
| 27 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. Juliet Elu | 2012 | |
| 28 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | Prof. Segun Odunola | http://www.hallmark.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 29 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Chukwuemeka Ezeonu | 2015 | |
| 30 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae | 1999 | |
| 31 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor Sola Fajana | 2006 | |
| 32 | Kings University, Ode Omu | Prof. Diran Famurewa | http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 33 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Professor Godwin Akpa | 2005 | |
| 34 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi | 2011 | |
| 35 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Olufemi Onabajo | 2005 | |
| 36 | Madonna University, Okija | Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum | 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 | 2015 | |
| 39 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | http://www.mountaintopuniversity.org/ | 2015 |
| 40 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | Professor Huseyin Sert | 2009 | |
| 41 | Novena University, Ogume | Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor | 2005 | |
| 42 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Enefiok S. Udo | 2007 | |
| 43 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag) | http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 44 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Juan Manuel Elegido | 2002 | |
| 45 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | Professor Uche Abanike | 2009 | |
| 46 | Redeemer’s University, Mowe | Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa | http://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 47 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Prof. Obiora S. Ejim | https://www.rnu.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 48 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Professor O. C. Onwudike | 2009 | |
| 49 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | 2015 | ||
| 50 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape | 2007 | |
| 51 | Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa. | Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan | 2011 | |
| 52 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun | 2012 | |
| 53 | Summit University | 2015 | ||
| 54 | Tansian University, Umunya | Professor C.B Iwuchukwu | http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
| 55 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba | 2005 | |
| 56 | Veritas University, Abuja | Prof. David Ker | 2007 | |
| 57 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian | 2009 | |
| 58 | Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo | Professor ‘Tade Badejo | 2007 | |
| 59 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Prof. Austin Oviguhe Asagba | 2007 | |
| 60 | Christopher University Mowe | Prof. Friday Ndubuisi | http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 61 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | 2016 | ||
| 62 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | 2016 | ||
| 63 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | 2016 | ||
| 64 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | 2016 | ||
| 65 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | 2016 | ||
| 66 | Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | 2016 | ||
| 67 | Coal City University Enugu State | 2016 | ||
| 68 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | 2016 | ||
| 69 | Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State | 2017 | ||
| 70 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | 2017 | ||
| 71 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | 2017 | ||
| 72 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | 2017 | ||
| 73 | Atiba University Oyo | 2017 | ||
| 74 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | 2017 |
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