
Are you a prospective university student? Do not make a mistake of applying to a university not approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The implication of such mistake is that, certificates issue to students/graduates by such schools will not be recognized within and outside Nigeria. Ever wondered why many graduates cannot be enrolled for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)? It is no longer secret that lots of private universities spread across Nigeria do not have accreditation or license from NUC to operate.
Unfortunately, many students have fallen victims by seeking admission into such schools. This has prompted us to make a comprehensive compilation of private universities in Nigeria licensed by NUC. Other important components of the list include locations, year established, official websites addresses of the academic institutions.
S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | YEAR ESTABLISHED | LOCATION | OFFICIAL WEBSITE ADDRESS | FOUNDER |
1 | Achievers University | 2007 | Owo | https://www.achievers.edu.ng | Dr. Bode Ayorinde |
2HJHJ | Adeleke University | 2011 | Ede | https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | Prince Adedeji Adeleke |
3 | Admiralty University | 2017 | Ibusa, Delta State | https://www.adun.edu,ng | Nigerian Navy |
4 | Afe Babalola University | 2009 | Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State | https://www.abuad.edu.ng | Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) |
5 | African University of Science and Technology | 2007 | Gwagwalada, Abuja | https://aust.edu.ng | Nelson Mandela Institute (NMI) |
6 | Ajayi Crowther University | 2005 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://acu.edu.ng | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) |
7 | Al-Hikmah University | 2005 | Ilorin, Kwara State | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | Alh. (Chief) (Dr.) Abdulraheem Oladimeji |
8 | Al-Qalam University | 2005 | Katsina, Katsina Sate | https://www.auk.edu.ng | The Katsina Islamic Foundation |
9 | American University of Nigeria | 2003 | Yola, Adamawa State | https://www.aun.edu.ng | Alh. Atiku Abubakar |
10 | Anchor University | 2016 | Ayobo, Lagos State | https://www.aul.edu.ng | Deeper Christian Life Ministry |
11 | Arthur Javis University | 2016 | Akpabuyo, Cross River State | https://www.arthurjavisuniversity.edu.ng | Sir Arthur Javis Archibong |
12 | Atiba University | 2017 | Isokun, Oyo State | https://atibauniversity.edu.ng | The Atiba Oyo Education Foundation in Nigeria |
13 | Augustine University | 2015 | Ilara-Ekpe, Lagos State | https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng | The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos |
14 | Babcock University | 1999 | Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State | https://www.babcock.edu.ng | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
15 | Baze University | 2011 | FCT, Abuja | https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed |
16 | Bells University of Technology | 2015 | Otta, Ogun State | https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng | Chief Olusegun Obasanjo |
17 | Benson Idahosa University | 2002 | Benin City, Edo State | https://www.biu.edu.ng | The Church of God Mission |
18 | Bingham University | 2005 | New Karu, FCT, Abuja | https://binghamuni.edu.ng | The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) |
19 | Bowen University | 2001 | Iwo, Osun State | https://www.bowenuniversity.edu.ng | Baptist Church |
20 | Caleb University | 2007 | Imota, Lagos State | https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | Prince Oladega Adebogun |
21 | Caritas University | 2005 | Amorji-Nike, Enugu State | https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng | Rev. Fr Prof. Emmanuel Ede (Catholic Church) |
22 | Chrisland University | 2015 | Abeokuta, Ogun State | https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | High Chief Dr. W. A. Awosika |
23 | Clifford University | 2016 | Owerrinta, Abia State | https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng | Seventh-day adventist Church |
24 | Coal City University | 2016 | Enugu, Enugu State | https://ccu.edu.ng | Professor Rev. Fr. Stan Anih |
25 | Covenant University | 2002 | Otta, Ogun State | https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ngersity | Living Faith Church |
26 | Crawford University | 2005 | Igbesa, Ogun State | https://crawforduniversity.edu.ng | The Apostolic Faith Church |
27 | Crescent University | 2005 | Abeokuta, Ogun State | https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | Prince Bola Jabbar Ajibola |
28 | Crown Hill university | 2016 | Eiyekorin, Kwara state | https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng | Engr Frank Morgan Akpan |
29 | Dominican University | 2016 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://www.dui.edu.ng | The Christian Catholic Religion |
30 | Dominion University | 2019 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng | Pastor Samuel Olatunji |
31 | Edwin Clark university | 2015 | Kaigbodo, Delta State | https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng | Chief Edwin K. Clark |
32 | Eko University of Medical and health sciences | 2017 | Ijanikin, Lagos State | https://www.ecounivmed.edu.ng | Chief (Dr.) Hammed A. Ayodele Ibraheem |
33 | Elizade University | 2012 | Ilara-Mokin, Kwara State | https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng | Chief Michael Ade-Ojo |
34 | Evangel University | 2012 | Akaeze, Ebonyi State | https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng | Assemblies of God Nigeria |
35 | Fountain University | 2007 | Oshogbo, Osun State | https://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng | Nasrul-Lahi-li Fatih Society (NASFAT) |
36 | Godfrey Okoye University | 2009 | Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State | https://www.gouni.edu.ng | Catholic Diocese of Enugu |
37 | Greenfield University | 2019 | Kaduna, Kaduna State | https://www.gfu.edu.ng | Engr. Simon Nwakacha |
38 | Gregory university | 2012 | Uturu, Abia State | https://www.gregoryuniversity.edu.ng | Chief Gregory Ibe |
39 | Hallmark University | 2015 | Ijebi-Itele, Ogun State | https;//www.hallmark.edu.ng | Vivian Fowler Trust Foundation |
40 | Hezekiah University | 2015 | Umudi, Nkwerre, Imo State | https://www.hezekiah.edu.ng | Most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah |
41 | Igbinedion University | 1999 | Okada Edo State | https://www.iuokada.edu.ng | Chief Sir, Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion |
42 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University | 2006 | Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State | https://www.jabu.edu.ng | Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) |
43 | Kings University | 2015 | Ode Omu, Osun State | https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng | The King’s Ministries Trust a.k.a Kingsway Intl Christian Centre (KICC) |
44 | Kola Daisi University | 2016 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng | Chief Kola Daisi |
45 | Kwararafa University | 2005 | Wukari, Taraba State | https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng | Wukari Community, Taraba State |
46 | Landmark University | 2011 | Omu-Aran, Kwara State | https://www.lmu.edu.ng | Living Faith Church Worldwide |
47 | Lead City University | 2005 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://www.icu.edu.ng | Jide Owoeye |
48 | Legacy University | 2016 | Okija, Anambra State | https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng | Dr. Leonard Nkameme |
49 | Madonna University | 1999 | Okija, Anambra | https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | Rev. Fr. Prof. Emmanuel Ede (Catholic Church) |
50 | Mcpherson University | 2012 | Seriki Satayo, ajebo, Ogun State | https://www.mcu.edu.ng | The Foursquare Gospel Church |
51 | Michael and Cecilia Ibru University | 2015 | Agbara Ator, Delta State | https://www.mciu.edu.ng | Michael and Cecilia Ibru |
52 | Mountain Top University | 2015 | Magogi Oba, Ogun State | https://www.mtu.edu.ng | Mountain of Fire Ministries |
53 | Nile University of Nigeria | 2009 | Jabi, FCT, Abuja | https://www.ntnu.edu.ng | SURAT Nigeria Ltd |
54 | Novena University | 2005 | Ogume, Delta State | https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | Dr. Chucks Ochonogor |
55 | Obong University | 2007 | Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State | https://www.obonguniversity.edu.ng | Moses Akpanudo |
56 | Oduduwa University | 2009 | Ipetumodu, Osun State | https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | Dr.R. A. Adedoyin |
57 | Pamo University of Medical Sciences | 2017 | Port Harcourt, Rivers State | https://www.pums.edu.ng | Peter and Mary Odili |
58 | Pan-Atlantic University | 2002 | Ijebu-Likki, Lagos | https;//www.pau.edu.ng | Henry Odein Ajumogobia |
59 | Paul University | 2009 | Awka, anambra State | https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | Anglican Church, East of the Niger |
60 | Precious Cornerstone University | 2017 | Ibadan, Oyo State | https://www.pcu.edu.ng | Word of the Spirit Ministries |
61 | Redeemer’s University | 2005 | Ede, Osun State | https://www.run.edu.ng | Redeemed Christian Church of God |
62 | Renaissance University | 2005 | Agbani, Enugu State | https://www.rnu.edu.ng | Unknown |
63 | Rhema University | 2009 | Obeama-Asa, Rivers State | https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | Living Word Ministries |
64 | Ritman University | 2015 | Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State | https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | Sen. Emmanuel Ibok Essien |
65 | Salem University | 2007 | Lokoja, Kogi State | https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng | Archbishop Sam Amaga |
66 | Samuel Adegboyega University | 2011 | Ogwa, Edo State | https://www.sau.edu.ng | The Apostolic Church Nigeria |
67 | Skyline University | 2018 | Kano, Kano State | https://sun.edu.ng | Kamal Puri |
68 | Southwestern University2012 | 2012 | Okun-Owa, Ogun State | https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | Babatunde Odufuwa |
69 | Spiritan University | 2017 | Nneochi, Abia State | https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng | Congrgation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Province of Nigeria, South East |
70 | Summit University | 2015 | Offa, Kwara State | https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng | Ansarudeen |
71 | Tansian University | 2007 | Umunya, Anambra State | https://www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng | Very Rev. Msgr Prof. John Bosco Akam |
72 | Trinity University | 2019 | Yabo, Lagos State | https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng | Pastor Samuel Olatunji |
73 | University Mkar | 2005 | Mkar, Benue State | https://www.unimkar.edu.ng | Church of Christ in Sudan among the TIV (NKST) |
74 | Veritas University | 2007 | Bwari, FCT, abuja | https://www.veritas.edu.ng | Catholic Church in Nigeria |
75 | Wellspring University | 2009 | Eubuobanosa, Edo State | https://www.wellspringuniversity.edu.ng | Management of Science Centre (MSC) |
76 | Wesley University of Science and Technology | 2007 | Ondo, Ondo State | https://www.wusto.edu.ng | Methodist Church Nigeria |
77 | Western Delta University | 2007 | Oghara, delta State | https://www.wdu.edu.ng | Chief James Onanefe Ibori |
78 | Westland University | 2019 | Iwo, Osun State | Nil | Dr. Engr. Wole Adepoju |
79 | Christopher University | 2015 | Mowe, Ogun State | https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng | Dr. Christopher Eze |

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