There are currently over one hundred and ten (110) Private Universities in Nigeria recognized by the National Universities Commission.
Just like the Federal and State Universities, the activities of these Private Universities are checkmated by the National Universities Commission.
Nigerian Private Universities (Full List)
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| S/N | NAME | STATE | LOCATION | FUNDED BY | YEAR EST. |
| 1. | Gregory University | Abia | Uturu, Okigwe | Private | 2012 |
| 2. | Clifford University | Abia | Owerrinta | Private | 2016 |
| 3. | Spiritan University | Abia | Nneochi | Private | 2017 |
| 4. | Nigerian British University, | Abia | Asa | Private | 2022 |
| 5. | American University of Nigeria | Adamawa | Yola | Private | 2003 |
| 6. | Ritman University | Akwa Ibom | Ikot Epkene | Private | 2015 |
| 7. | Topfaith University | Akwa Ibom | Mpkatak | Private | 2021 |
| 8. | Obong University | Akwa Ibom | Obong Ntak | private | 1997 |
| 9. | Paul University | Anambra | Awka | Private | 2009 |
| 10. | Legacy University | Anambra | Okija | Private | 2016 |
| 11. | Peter University | Anambra | Achina-Onneh | Private | 2022 |
| 12. | Madonna University | Anambra | Okija | Private | 1999 |
| 13. | Tansian University | Anambra | Umunya | Private | 2009 |
| 14. | University of Mkar | Benue | Mkar | Private | 2005 |
| 15. | Al-Ansar University | Borno | Maiduguri | Private | 2022 |
| 16. | Havilla University, | Cross River | Akpabuyo | private | 2016 |
| 17. | Arthur Javis University | Cross River | Nde-Ikom | private | 2021 |
| 18. | Western Delta University | Delta | Oghara | Private | 2007 |
| 19. | Edwin Clark University | Delta | Kaigbodo | Private | 2015 |
| 20. | Admiralty University of Nigeria | Delta | Ibusa | Private | 2017 |
| 21. | Margaret Lawrence University | Delta | Umunede | Private | 2022 |
| 22. | Sports University, Idumuje | Delta | Ugboko | Private | 2022 |
| 23. | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | Delta | Agbara-Otor | Private | 2015 |
| 24. | Novena University | Delta | Amai-Nge | Private | 2005 |
| 25. | Evangel University | Ebonyi | Akaeze | Private | 2012 |
| 26. | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Edo | Benin | private | 2002 |
| 27. | Wellspring University | Edo | Evbuobanosa | Private | 2009 |
| 28. | Mudiame University | Edo | Irrua | private | 2021 |
| 29. | Igbinedion University | Edo | Okada | private | 1999 |
| 30. | Samuel Adegboyega University | Edo | Ogwa | Private | 2011 |
| 31. | Afe Babalola University | Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti | Private | 2009 |
| 32. | Caritas University | Enugu | Amorji-Nike | Private | 2005 |
| 33. | Godfrey Okoye University | Enugu | Ngwuomu-Nike | Private | 2009 |
| 34. | Renaissance University | Enugu | Ugbawka | Private | 2005 |
| 35. | Coal City University | Enugu | Abakaliki | private | 2016 |
| 36. | PEN Resource University | Gombe | Bauchi – Gombe Road | Private | 2022 |
| 37. | Maranathan University | Imo | Mgbidi | Private | 2021 |
| 38. | Claretian University of Nigeria | Imo | Nekede | Private | 2021 |
| 39. | Hezekiah University | Imo | Umudi, Nkwerre | Private | 2015 |
| 40. | Khadija University | Jigawa | Majia | Private | 2021 |
| 41. | Greenfield University | Kaduna | Private | 2019 | |
| 42. | NOK University | Kaduna | Kachia | private | 2021 |
| 43. | Skyline University | Kano | Kano-Zaria Rd | Private | 2018 |
| 44. | Al-Istiqama University | Kano | Sumaila | Private | 2021 |
| 45. | Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria | Kano | Private | 2021 | |
| 46. | Capital City University | Kano | Kano | Private | 2021 |
| 47. | Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University | Kano | Private | 2022 | |
| 48. | Baba Ahmed University | Kano | Sharada | Private | 2022 |
| 49. | Al-Qalam University | Katsina | Private | 2005 | |
| 50. | Salem University | Kogi | Lokoja | Private | 2007 |
| 51. | Al-Hikmah University | Kwara | Ilorin | private | 2005 |
| 52. | Kwararafa University | Kwara | Wukari | Private | 2005 |
| 53. | Crown Hill University | Kwara | Eiyenkorin | Private | 2016 |
| 54. | Thomas Adewumi University | Kwara | Oko-Irese | Private | 2021 |
| 55. | Ahman Pategi University | Kwara | Pategi | Private | 2021 |
| 56. | University of Offa | Kwara | Offa | Private | 2021 |
| 57. | Landmark University | Kwara | Omu-Aran | Private | 2011 |
| 58. | Summit University | Kwara | Offa | Private | 2015 |
| 59. | Augustine University | Lagos | Ilara-Epe | Private | 2015 |
| 60. | Caleb University | Lagos | Imota | Private | 2002 |
| 61. | Pan-Atlantic University | Lagos | Lekki | Private | 2007 |
| 62. | Anchor University | Lagos | Ayobo | Private | 2016 |
| 63. | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences | Lagos | Ijanikin | Private | 2017 |
| 64. | James Hope University | Lagos | Lekki Peninsula | Private | 2021 |
| 65. | Ave Maria University | Nasarawa | Piyanko | Private | 2021 |
| 66. | Mewar International University | Nasarawa | Mawaka | private | 2021 |
| 67. | Edusoko University | Niger | Bida | Private | 2021 |
| 68. | Newgate University | Niger | MInna | Private | 2022 |
| 69. | Babcock University | Ogun | Ilishan-Remo | Private | 1959 |
| 70. | Hallmark University | Ogun | Ijebi Itele | Private | 2015 |
| 71. | Trinity University | Ogun | Laloko | Private | 2019 |
| 72. | Bells University of Technology | Ogun | Otta | Private | 2004 |
| 73. | Chrisland University | Ogun | Abeokuta | Private | 2015 |
| 74. | Covenant University | Ogun | Ota | Private | 2002 |
| 75. | Crawford University | Ogun | Igbesa | Private | 2005 |
| 76. | Crescent University | Ogun | Abeokuta | Private | 2005 |
| 77. | Mcpherson University | Ogun | Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Private | 2012 |
| 78. | MountainTop University | Ogun | Makogi Oba | Private | 2015 |
| 79. | Southwestern University | Ogun | Oku Owa | Private | 2012 |
| 80. | Christopher University | Ogun | Mowe | Private | 2015 |
| 81. | Wesley University | Ondo | Ife-Road | Private | 2007 |
| 82. | Achievers University | Ondo | Owo | Private | 2007 |
| 83. | Elizade University | Ondo | Ilara-Mokin | private | 2013 |
| 84. | Oduduwa University | Osun | Ipetumodu | Private | 2009 |
| 85. | Fountain Unveristy | Osun | Oshogbo | private | 2007 |
| 86. | Joseph Ayo Babalola University | Osun | Ikeji-Arakeji | Private | 2004 |
| 87. | Adeleke University | Osun | Ede | Private | 2011 |
| 88. | Bowen University | Osun | Iwo | Private | 2001 |
| 89. | Westland University | Osun | Iwo | Private | 2019 |
| 90. | Kings University | Osun | Ode Omu | Private | 2015 |
| 91. | Redeemer’s University | Osun | Ede | Private | 2005 |
| 92. | Ajayi Crowther University, | Oyo | Ibadan | private | 2005 |
| 93. | Kola Daisi University | Oyo | Ibadan | Private | 2016 |
| 94. | Dominican University | Oyo | Ibadan | Private | 2016 |
| 95. | Precious Cornerstone University | Oyo | Ibadan | Private | 2017 |
| 96. | Atiba University | Oyo | Oyo-Iseyin Road | Private | 2017 |
| 97. | Dominion University | Oyo | Ibadan | private | 2019 |
| 98. | Lead City University | Oyo | Ibadan | Private | 2005 |
| 99. | Karl-Kumm University | Plateau | Vom | Private | 2021 |
| 100. | Anan University | plateau | Kwall | private | 2021 |
| 101. | Rhema University | Rivers | Obeama-Asa | Private | 2009 |
| 102. | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, | Rivers | Iriebe, Portharcourt | Private | 2007 |
| 103. | Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology | Sokoto | Private | 2022 | |
| 104. | NorthWest University | Sokoto | Private | 2022 | |
| 105. | Kwararafa University | Taraba | Wukari | Private | 2005 |
| 106. | African University of Science & Technology, | FCT Abuja | Galadimawa | Private | 2007 |
| 107. | Baze University | FCT Abuja | Cadastral Zone | Private | 2011 |
| 108. | Bingham University | Fct Abuja | New Karu | Private | 2005 |
| 109. | Nile University of Nigeria | FCT Abuja | Cadastral Zone | Private | 2009 |
| 110. | Veritas University | FCT Abuja | Gaba | Private | 2007 |
| 111. | Philomath University | FCT Abuja | Kuje | Private | 2021 |
| 112. | European University of Nigeria | FCT Abuja | Duboyi | Private | 2022 |
Recommended: Nigeria Federal Universities (Full List)
In Conclusion:
Nigerian Private Universities are more in number than Federal and State Universities. These Private Universities listed above are recognized and checkmated by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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