NUC Updated List of the Top Private Universities in Nigeria

Private universities have grown to bridge the gap of quality education that public schools cannot provide. This is because of the strict management, the availability of funds, and their affiliation with international bodies.

This is not to say that public schools are fading away but private universities have proven to be better academically and otherwise.

There are 99 private universities in Nigeria according to NUC. These universities have been approved to operate under the NUC guidelines for private University operations. That is to say that you can apply for any of these private universities without any fear.

The 99 private universities in Nigeria include:

1. Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun state
2. Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State
3. 1gbinedion University, Okada, Benin city
4. Bowen University Iwo
5. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state
6. Pan-Atlantic University. Lagos
7. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
8. American University of Nigeria, Yola
9. Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
10. Ajayi Crowther University. Oyo
11. Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin
12. Caritas University, Amarji Nke, Enugu
13. Bingham University, Auta- Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State
14. Al-Qualam University, kastina
15. Renaissance University Ede, Osun State
16. Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State
17. Lead City University, Ibadan
18. Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State
19. Kwararafu University, Wukari
20. Crescent University,Abeokuta
21. Novena University, Ogune. 2005 Delta State
22. University of Mkar, Mkar Benue state
23. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeja-Arakeji Osun State
24. Caleb university lagos
25. Fountain University Osogbo
26. Obong university, obong Ntak
27. Salem university, Lokoja
28. Tansian University, umunya, Anambra State
29. Veritas University Abuja
30. Wesley University of Science and Technology Lokoja
31. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State
32. The Achievers University Owo
33. African University of Science and Technology Abuja
34. Afe Babalola University, Ado ekiti, Ekiti state
35. Godfrey Okoye University. Upwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
36. Nile University of Nigeria.
37. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu. Osun State
38. Paul University, Awka, Anambra State
39. Rhema University, Aba
40. Wellspring University, 40 Esbuobanesa, Edo State
41. Adeleke University, Eide, Osun State
42. Baze University Abuja
43. Landmark University, Oma Aran, Kwara State
44. Samuel Adegboyega University Ogwa, Edo State
45. Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State
46. Evangel University, Akacze, Ebonyi State
47. Gregory University, Uturu. Abia State
48. McPherson University, Seriki
49. Southwestern University,Okun Owa, Ogun State
50. Augustine, University, Ilara, Lagos State
51. Chrisland University Owode, Ogun State
52. Christopher University Mowe, Ogun State
53. Hallmark University, Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State
54. Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State
55. Michael and Cecilia Ibe University Owhrode, Delta State
56. Mountain Top University, Ogun State
57. Ritman University Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state
58. Summit University Offa, Kwara State
59. Edwin Clark University Kiagbodo, Delta State
60. Hezekiah university umudi, imo state
61. Anchor university Ayobo, Lagos State
62. Arthur Javis university, Cross river state
63. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
64. Coal city University, Enugu, Enugu state
65. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorim, Kwara State
66. Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo state
67. Koladaisi University Ibadan, Oyo state
68. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
69. Admiralty University, Ibuza Delta State
70. Spiritan University Nneochi, Abia State
71. Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo state
72. PAMO University of Medical Sciences Porthacourt Rivers state
73. Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo state
74. Eko University of Medical Science, Ijanikin, Lagos State
75. Skyling University, Nigeria Kino State
76. Greenfield University, Kasaram Kaduna State
77. Dominion University, Ibadan Oyo State
78. Trinity University, Laloko Ogun State
79. Westland University, Iwo Osun state
80. Top faith University Mpkatak, Akwa Ibom Uyo
81. Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State
82. Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo state
83. Ave – Maria University Payunku, Nasarawa state
84. Al-Isoqama University, Kano State
85. Mudume University, Irrua, Edo state
86. Havilla University, Cross River state
87. Claretian University, Nekede, Imo state
88. Karl Kuman University, Vom, Plateau State
89. Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna state
90. James Hope University, Lekki Lagos State
91. Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State
92. Capital City University, Kano, Kano State
93. Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Kwara State
94. University of Offa, Offa Kwara State
95. Mewar International University Nigeria, Masaka, Nasarawa State
96. Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State
97. Philomath University, Kuje Abuja
98. Khadija University, Majia Jigawa State
99. Anam University, Kwali Plateau State 

However, there is always the best in anything. NUC has ranked these universities according to their criteria as the best 10 private universities in Nigeria.

The Top 10 private Universities in Nigeria according to NUC

1. Covenant University: Covenant university is a Christian private university owned by the Living faith church. It is located in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. The Private university was established by the World Mission Agency on 21 October 2002.

2. Babcock university: This is owned by the 7th-day Adventist church. It is located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was named after an American missionary David C. Babcock. Babcock University leads the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria.

3. Joseph Ayo babalola university: It is located between Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, Nigeria. Joseph Ayo Babalola University was established by the Christ Apostolic Church in 2004 and was named after Christ Apostolic Church’s spiritual leader. The university is the first entrepreneurial university in Nigeria.

4. Bowen university: It is owned by the Nigerian Baptists convention. The university is located at Iwo in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the first Baptist’s university in Africa

5. Redeemer’s university: Owned by the Redeemed Christian church of God. Located in Ede, Osun State. It is managed by the General Overseas of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Rev. E.O. Adebayo.

6. Igbinedion university: This is the first private university in Nigeria. It was established in 1999. It is located at Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State. The university was founded by and named after a Benin chief, Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.

7. American University of Nigeria: The American University of Nigeria was founded in 2004 by Atiku Abubakar, a former Nigerian Vice President. The university is located in Yola, Nigeria.

8. Afe Babalola University: Afe Babalola University was founded by a lawyer, Afe Babalola, in 2009. The private university was named after the founder.

It is located at Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The University has a teaching hospital for medical students.

9. Landmark university: Landmark university is affiliated with the living faith church. It is under the World Mission Agency (WMA), a Christian mission organization founded by the General overseer of the Living Faith Church, Dr. David Oyedepo. The private University is located at Omu-Aran, Kwara State.

10. Bells University of Technology: Bells University was formerly known as Bellstech. It is the first private university of technology established in Nigeria. It is located in Ogun state

Conclusion

According to NUC, these private universities were ranked based on the total number of full-time students, the number of international students, student and staff ratio, efficiency, google scholar index, and contribution to the knowledge economy.

It is important to note that these rankings keep changing as the competition is high and these private universities are constantly working hard to move up the list.

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