List of private universities in Nigeria
There are millions of people seeking higher and further formal education in the world and Nigeria in particular but the government alone cannot satisfy the needs of the growing population. Private universities are increasing an option, which is why we compiled this list of private universities in Nigeria to aid your search for a suitable institution for your academic needs.
In today's world, higher education is not just a plus to one's intelligence quotient but also his general societal status. Better job opportunities, more influence amongst peers, flexibility, and adaptability to diverse habitat are part of the multiple advantages of acquiring a higher learning degree. In Nigeria, inexplicably, it seems to be that one if one has not attained that educational height – university – his formal education was not complete. Hence, there is a huge demand for higher education in the country.
In some cases, there are people who have the resources and the mental faculty to succeed at the university, yet are limited by not knowing which school to apply to or which schools offer the courses they are interested in learning. Such people may end up not going for the course they truly desire and settle for something else, or worse still abandon going to the university altogether.
Due to the high demand for university education and, in a bid to relieve the pressure on public universities, the Federal Government ratified a policy to enable private institutions to obtain licenses to operate higher institutions of learning. This was to bridge the gap between demand and supply in the education sector, which will consequently lead to an upward curve in the economy and government.
There are over one hundred higher learning institutions in Nigeria today. However, we have provided you with a list of seventy-nine private universities in Nigeria, their names, location, and courses they offer.
Our list of private universities in Nigeria is arranged alphabetically to make it easier to search by name. You can also use the outline links to click on particular universities if you don't want to go through the entire list.
1. Achievers University
Achievers University was founded in 2007, the year it also commenced its academic activities. The university is owned by Mr Bode Ayorinde. It is located at KM 1 ldasen/Uteh Road, Owo in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Its operating license was suspended in July 2012 but was later restored after it implemented recommendations by the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC).
Courses offered at Achievers University
Below is a list of courses offered at the school:
Accounting
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science and Information Technology
Criminology and Security Studies
ECONOMICS
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Geology
Industrial Chemistry
International Relations
Law
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mechatronics Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing/Nursing Science
Physics
Physics with Electronics
Political Science
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Telecommunications Engineering
Zoology
2. Adeleke University
Adeleke University was established in 2011 by Chief Adedeji Adeleke (the father of Davido, award-winning Nigerian musician). Adeleke University is a philanthropic organisation that helps needy students to acquire higher learning. It is located at Ede, Osun State.
Adeleke University academic division
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
3. Admiralty University
The Admiralty University of Nigeria is a private institution established by the Nigerian Navy. The University is located near Ibusa in Delta State. It was inaugurated in 2019. The university has four academic divisions
Admiralty University faculties
Faculty of sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Management Sciences.
Faculty of Entrepreneurship
4. Afe Babalola University
Next on our list of private universities in Nigeria is Afe Babalola University. The institution was founded by the lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. ABUAD, as it is called, offers academic programs in six Colleges: Sciences, Law, Engineering, Social and Management Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Postgraduate Studies.
Pre-degree and degree foundation programs are run in all the above-listed Colleges.
For Afe Babalola University for more information
5. African University of Science & Technology
With the idea of taking technical education to the highest standard by the Nelson Mandela Institute, in 2007. The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), a postgraduate university was established.
Programs offered by the African University of Science & Technology
Computer Science and Management of Information Technology
Material Science and Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Pure and Applied Mathematics,
Space and Aerospace Sciences
Engineering
Applied Social Sciences
6. Ajayi Crowther University
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) is located in Oyo Town, Oyo State. Founded in 2005 in Oyo, ACU was established by the Supra Diocesan Board (West) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
Ajayi Crowther University Faculties
Faculty of Natural Science
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Social Science
Faculty of Management Science
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Education
7. Al-Hikmah University
Al-Hikmah University began its academic activities during the 2005/2006 academic session with 70 students.
It is an Islamic school situated in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The AbdulRaheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation AROIF based in Nigeria and World Assembly of Muslim Youths WAMY based in Jeddah founded the university in 2005.
The university currently has several Faculties which are run across two campuses - Ilorin and Igbaja.
Al-Hikmah University Faculties
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
8. Al-Qalam University
Founded in 2005, it was formerly named Katsina University, (KUK). Al-Qalam University, Katsina (AUK) was the first private Islamic institution in Nigeria.
Al-Qalam University Schools and Colleges
Social and Management Sciences
Natural and Applied Sciences
Education
Humanities
Post Graduate Studies
School of Basic and Remedial Studies
9. American University of Nigeria
Located at 98 Lamido Zubairu Way, Wuro Hausa 640101, Yola, and established in 2004 by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, AUN was the first university in Subsaharan Africa that offers the American style of higher education programs at all levels. It was formerly called the ABTI American University of Nigeria and it is accredited by the NUC. AUN is regarded as one of the best private universities in Nigeria.
Courses offered at the American University of Nigeria
Accountancy / Accounting
Communication And Wireless Technology
Computer Science
Conservation Biology
Biology
Economics
English Language and Literature
Finance
Information System
Information Technology
International and Comparative
Politics
Literature in English
English
Management
Management Information System
Information System Mass Communication
Natural and Environmental Science
Petroleum Chemistry
Chemistry
Software Engineering
Engineering
Telecommunication and Wireless Technology
For more information, you can visit the university website.
10. Anchor University
Anchor University is a private university owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
The university is located at Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos State and was established in 2014. It operates under three accredited faculties.
Anchor University faculties
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Science and Science Education
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
11. Arthur Javis University
Arthur Javis University is located in Akpabuyo, Calabar, Cross River State in Nigeria.
The university was established in 2016. Its tuition fees range between the range of NGN 300,000 and NGN 800,000. The institution has four academic divisions.
Arthur Javis University faculties
Faculty of Natural and applied sciences
Faculty of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Law
12. Atiba University
Atiba University was established in 2017. The private institution is located in Oyo state.
Courses offered at Atiba University
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology And Security Studies
Economics
English Language
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing/Nursing Science
Physics
Political Science
Sociology
Zoology
13. Augustine University
Augustine University (AUI) is situated at Ilara, Epe Town in Lagos State. It is a Catholic-owned institution, approved in 2015 by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Courses offered at the Augustine University
Accounting
Biological Science(s)
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English Language
Mathematics
Microbiology
Philosophy
Physics
Religious Studies
14. Babcock University
Owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria, Babcock University was established in 1999. It is located at Ilishan-Remo in between Ibadan and Lagos.
Babcock University added a postgraduate school and a medical school 2010 and 2012 respectively. The latest additions are the music and educational foundation departments to the School of Education & Humanities.
Babcock University Schools and Colleges
School of Agriculture & Industrial Technology.
Babcock Business School.
College of Health & Medical Sciences.
School of Basic & Applied Science (formerly Science & Technology).
School of Computing &Engineering Sciences.
School of Education and Humanities.
School of Law & Security Studies.
School of Nursing.
School of Public & Applied Health.
School of Postgraduate Studies
15. Baze University
Base University is a private university located in Abuja. Founded by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed in 2011, the institution has a unique education system, based on British standards. Thus its tuition fees are quite expensive. Its main campus is at Jabi Airport Road. It strives to be one of the best private universities in Nigeria.
Courses offered at the Baze University
Computer Science
Information Technology
Management and Information Science
Petroleum Chemistry
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Economics
Management
Mass Communication
Marketing
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
International Law and Jurisprudence
Public and Private Law
Business Law
Human Anatomy, and
Human Physiology
Architecture
Building
Estate Management
Urban and Regional Planning
Quantity Survey
16. Bells University of Technology
Also known as Bellstech, this was the first private university of technology established in Nigeria. The university was established in 2004 and began admission of students in the 2005/2006 academic session.
Bells University of Technology colleges and departments
Physics with Electronics
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Industrial Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Microbiology
Aquaculture & Fisheries Mgt
Marine Biology
Originally published at https://www.sidomexentertainment.com on June 25, 2020.
