University education in Nigeria was in the past controlled only by both the federal and state governments, but the license was later extended to individuals and private corporate bodies to establish private tertiary institutions in the country.
These institutions are allowed to operate to compliment the available government school in the country. They are expected to offer private university students first-class learning environment, expose them to standard educational tools and training equipment, practical sessions which will lead to excellent academic performance of students.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is the regulatory and accreditation body responsible to both public universities and private institutions. They enforce same standard and determine admission capacity for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
This is done to maintain uniform quality of education regardless of whether you attend a federal institution, a state or a private university. Therefore, any private institution that meets the laid-down criteria by the NUC will be licensed and accredited.
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These days, private universities in Nigeria are not only meeting the standard but also beating it while competing for the best in the country.
Private Universities in Nigeria
Below is a list of Private Universities in Nigeria with their location, current Vice Chancellor, official website and the year of establishment:
- Achievers University (2007)
Owo, Ondo State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi
- Adeleke University (2011)
Ede, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Samuel E Alao
- Afe Babalola University (2009)
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Vice Chancellor: Professor M.O Ajisafe
- African University of Science & Technology (2007)
Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Professor Kingston Nyamapfene
- Ajayi Crowther University (2005)
Ibadan, Oyo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Dapo F Asaju
- Al-Hikmah University (2005)
Ilorin, kwara State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Taofeek Ibrahim
- Al-Qalam University (2005)
Katsina State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Shehu G. Ado
- American University of Nigeria (2003)
Yola, Adamawa State
Vice Chancellor: Dr. Dawn Dekle
- Augustine University (2015)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Steve OlaOluwa Afolami
http://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/
- Babcock University (1999)
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo
- Baze University (2011)
Prof. Tahir Mamman
http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
- Bells University of Technology (2005)
Otta, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Jeremiah Ojediran
- Benson Idahosa University (2002)
Benin City, Edo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Sam Guobadia
- Bingham University (2005)
New Karu
Vice Chancellor: Prof. William Barnabas Qurix
- Bowen University (2001)
Iwo, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo
http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org
- Caleb University (2007)
Lagos State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Ayandiji D Aina
- Caritas University (2005)
Enugu State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Vincent C. Okore
- Chrisland University (2015)
Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola
http://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
- Covenant University (2002)
Ota, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Aderemi A Atayero
http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/
- Crawford University (2005)
Igbesa
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi
http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
- Crescent University (2005)
Vice Chancellor: Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila
http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng
- Edwin Clark University (2015)
Kaigbodo
Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro
http://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/
- Elizade University (2012)
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Olukayode O. Amund
http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng
- Evangel University (2012)
Akaeze
Vice Chancellor: Prof. I U Kalu
http://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng
- Fountain Unveristy (2007)
Oshogbo, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Usman Abdullateef
http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng
- Godfrey Okoye University (2009)
Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke
- Gregory University (2012)
Uturu
Vice Chancellor: Prof. M O E Iwuala
http://www.gregoryuniversity.com
- Hallmark University (2015)
Ijebu Itele, Ogun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Segun Odunola
- Hezekiah University (2015)
Umudi
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Enoch Ajunwa
- Igbinedion University (1999)
Okada
Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University (2006)
Ikeji-Arakeji
Vice Chancellor: Professor Sola Fajana
- Kings University (2015)
Ode Omu
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Diran Famurewa
http://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/
- Kwararafa University (2005)
Wukari
Professor Yakubu A Ochefu
http://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng
- Landmark University (2011)
Omu-Aran
Vice Chancellor: Professor Adeniyi Olayanju
- Lead City University (2005)
Ibadan, Oyo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo
- Madonna University (1999)
Okija
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum
- Mcpherson University (2012)
Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade
- Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University (2015)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape
- Mountain Top University (2015)
Vice Chancellor: Prof Elijah Ayolabi
- Nile University of Nigeria (2009)
Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Professor Huseyin Sert
- Novena University (2005)
Ogume
Vice Chancellor: Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor
- Obong University (2007)
Obong Ntak
Vice Chancellor: Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang
- Oduduwa University (2009)
Ipetumodu, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke
http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng
- Pan-Atlantic University (2002)
Lagos
Vice Chancellor: Professor Juan Manuel Elegido
- Paul University (2009)
Awka, Anambra State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe
- Redeemer’s University (2005)
Ede, Osun State
Vice Chancellor: Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo
- Renaissance University (2005)
Enugu
Vice Chancellor: Prof. C C Onochie
- Rhema University (2009)
Obeama Asa, Rivers State
Vice Chancellor: Professor O. C. Onwudike
http://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng
- Ritman University (2015)
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Celestine A Ntuen
http://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng
- Salem University (2007)
Lokoja, Kogi State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade
- Samuel Adegboyega University (2011)
Ogwa
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan
- Southwestern University (2012)
Oku Owa
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun
- Summit University (2015)
Vice Chancellor: Prof. H O B Oloyede
http://www.summituniversity.edu.ng
- Tansian University (2007)
Umunya
Vice Chancellor: Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru
http://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/
- University of Mkar (2005)
Mkar
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Iorwese D Gernah
- Veritas University (2007)
Abuja
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Michael Kwanashie
- Wellspring University (2009)
Evbuobanosa, Edo State
Vice Chancellor: Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu
http://www.wellspringuniversity.net
- Wesley University of Science & Technology (2007)
Ondo state
Vice Chancellor: Professor Olu Aderounmu
- Western Delta University (2007)
Oghara, Delta State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah
- Christopher University (2015)
Mowe, Ogun state
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Friday Ndubuisi
http://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/
- Kola Daisi University (2016)
Ibadan, Oyo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Kolade Ayorinde
- Anchor University (2016)
Ayobo, Lagos State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. J O Afolayan
- Dominican University (2016)
Ibadan, Oyo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Anthony Akinwole
- Legacy University (2016)
Okija, Anambra State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo
http://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/
- Arthur Javis University (2016)
Akpoyubo, Cross river State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Julian Osuji
http://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/
- Crown Hill University (2016)
Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
Vice Chancellor: Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye
http://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/
- Coal City University (2016)
Enugu State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Malachy Ike Okwueze
- Clifford University (2016)
Owerrinta, Abia State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu
http://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/
- Admiralty University (2017)
Ibusa, Delta State
- Spiritan University (2017)
Nneochi, Abia State
- Vice Chancellor: Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi
http://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng
- Precious Cornerstone University (2017)
Oyo State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke
- PAMO University of Medical Sciences (2017)
Portharcourt, River State
Vice Chancellor: Prof. Michael Diejomaoh
- University (2017)
Oyo State
- Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences (2017)
Ijanikin, Lagos
Vice Chancellor: Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi
- Skyline University (2018)
Kano state
Vice Chancellor: Professor Sudhakar Kota
- Greenfield University (2019)
Kaduna, state
- Dominion University (2019)
Ibadan, Oyo State
- Trinity University (2019)
Ogun State
- Westland University (2019)
Iwo, Osun State
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