List of Accredited Private Universities in Nigeria
| S/N | PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES | VICE CHANCELLOR | WEBSITE ADDRESS | YEAR EST. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achievers University, Owo | Professor Samuel Aje | https://www.achievers.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 2 | Adeleke University, Ede | Prof. Samuel E Alao | https://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 3 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State | Prof. E. Smaranda Olarinde | https://www.abuad.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 4 | Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan | Prof. Timothy A. Adebayo | https://www.acu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 5 | Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin | Professor Noah Yusuf | https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 6 | Al-Qalam University, Katsina | Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri | https://www.auk.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 7 | American University of Nigeria, Yola | Dr. Margee Ensign | https://www.aun.edu.ng | 2003 |
| 8 | Augustine University | Prof. Steve Afolami | https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 9 | Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo | Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo | https://www.babcock.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 10 | Baze University | Prof. Michael Hodd | https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 11 | Bells University of Technology, Otta | Professor Jeremiah Ojediran | https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 12 | Benson Idahosa University, Benin City | Prof. Sam Guobadia | https://www.biu.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 13 | Bingham University, New Karu | Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba | https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 14 | Bowen University, Iwo | Professor. Joshua Ogunwole | https://www.bowen.edu.ng | 2001 |
| 15 | Caleb University, Lagos | Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie | https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 16 | Caritas University, Enugu | Prof. Michael Uchenna Orji | https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 17 | Chrisland University | Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola | https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 18 | Covenant University Ota | Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo | https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2002 |
| 19 | Crawford University Igbesa | Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi | https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 20 | Crescent University | Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila | https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 21 | Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo | Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro | https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 22 | Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin | https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2012 | |
| 23 | Evangel University, Akaeze | Prof. I U Kalu | https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 24 | Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo | Prof. Amidu Olalekan Sanni | https://www.fuo.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 26 | Gregory University, Uturu | Prof. M O E Iwuala | https://www.gregoryuniversity.com | 2012 |
| 27 | Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun | Prof. Segun Odunola | https://hallmarkuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 28 | Hezekiah University, Umudi | Prof. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem | https://hezekiah.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 25 | Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State | Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke | https://www.gouni.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 23 | African University of Science and Technology, Abuja | http://aust.edu.ng/ | 2007 | |
| 29 | Igbinedion University Okada | Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye | https://www.iuokada.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 30 | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji | Professor Kola Sonaike | https://www.jabu.edu.ng | 2006 |
| 31 | Kings University, Ode Omu | Prof. Adenike Kuku | https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 32 | Kwararafa University, Wukari | Professor Yakubu A Ochefu | https://www.kuw.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 33 | Landmark University, Omu-Aran. | Prof. Charity O. Aremu | https://www.lmu.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 34 | Lead City University, Ibadan | Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo | https://www.lcu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 35 | Madonna University, Okija | Prof. Uchenna Casmir Anyanwu | https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng | 1999 |
| 36 | Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo | Prof. Adegbaye F. Igbasan | https://www.mcu.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 37 | Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University | Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape | https://mciu.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 38 | Mountain Top University | Prof Elijah Ayolabi | https://www.mtu.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 39 | Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja | Prof. Osman Nuri Aras | https://www.nileuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2009 |
| 40 | Novena University, Ogume | Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor | https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 41 | Obong University, Obong Ntak | Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang | https://www.obonguniversity.net | 2007 |
| 42 | Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State | Prof. Benjamin Segun Aribisala | https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 43 | Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos | Professor Enase Okonedo | https://www.pau.edu.ng | 2002 |
| 44 | Paul University, Awka – Anambra State | Professor Obiora Nwosu | https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 45 | Redeemer’s University, Ede | Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo | https://www.run.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 46 | Renaissance University, Enugu | Prof. Patrick Egbunam Emekekwue | https://www.rnu.edu.ng | 2005 |
| 47 | Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State | Professor O. C. Onwudike | https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng | 2009 |
| 48 | Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom | Prof. Celestine A Ntuen | https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 49 | Salem University, Lokoja | Prof. Alewo Johnson Akub | https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 50 | Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State. | Prof. Babatunde A. Idowu | https://www.sau.edu.ng | 2011 |
| 51 | Southwestern University, Oku Owa | Prof. Jide Oluwajuyitan | https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng | 2012 |
| 52 | Summit University, Offa | Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu | https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng | 2015 |
| 53 | Tansian University, Umunya | Professor Edward Chukwuka Orji | https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2007 |
| 54 | University of Mkar, Mkar | Prof. Zacharys A. Gundu | https://umm.edu.ng/ | 2005 |
| 55 | Veritas University, Abuja | Prof. Yacinth E. Ichoku | https://www.veritas.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 56 | Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State | https://wellspringuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2009 | |
| 57 | Wesley University Ondo | Professor Tola Badejo | https://www.wesleyuni.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 58 | Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State | Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah | https://wdu.edu.ng | 2007 |
| 59 | Christopher University Mowe | Prof. Oyelana Olatunji | https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/ | 2015 |
| 60 | Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State | Prof. Kolade Ayorinde | https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 61 | Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State | Prof. J O Afolayan | https://www.aul.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 62 | Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State | Prof. Jacinta Opara | https://www.dui.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 63 | Legacy University, Okija Anambra State | Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo | https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 64 | Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State | Prof. Julian Osuji | https://arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 65 | Ojaja University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State | Prof. Jeleel Olasunkanmi, Ojuade | https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 66 | Coal City University Enugu State | Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma | https://www.ccu.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 67 | Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State | Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu | https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/ | 2016 |
| 68 | Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State | Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi | https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 69 | Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo | Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke | https://www.pcu.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 70 | PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt | Prof. Michael Diejomaoh | https://www.pums.edu.ng | 2017 |
| 71 | Atiba University Oyo | Prof Sunday Okeniyi | 2017 | |
| 72 | Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos | Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi | https://ekounimed.edu.ng/ | 2017 |
| 73 | Skyline University, Kano | Dr. Ajith Kumar V V | https://www.sun.edu.ng | 2018 |
| 74 | Greenfield University, Kaduna | Prof. Simon Katung | https://www.gfu.edu.ng | 2019 |
| 75 | Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State | Prof Olajide A. Olorunisola | https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 76 | Trinity University Ogun State | Professor Charles Korede Ayo | https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/ | 2019 |
| 77 | Westland University Iwo, Osun State | Prof. Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe | 2019 | |
| 78 | Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State | Prof. Patrick James Ebewo | 2021 | |
| 79 | Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State | Professor Francisca Oladipo | https://www.tau.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 80 | Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State | 2021 | ||
| 81 | Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State | 2021 | ||
| 82 | Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State | 2021 | ||
| 83 | Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State | 2021 | ||
| 84 | Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State | Prof. Ejor Tiku Ntuokwa | https://havillauniversity.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 85 | Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State | 2021 | ||
| 86 | NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State | Prof. Ishaya Haruna Nock | 2021 | |
| 87 | Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State | Prof. Nanven Audu Gambo | 2021 | |
| 88 | James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State | Prof. Chukuka Enwemeka | 2021 | |
| 89 | Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State | Prof. Mohammad Israr | https://www.maaun.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 90 | Capital City University, Kano State | Prof Sadiq Zubair Abubakar | https://portal.ccuk.edu.ng/ | 2021 |
| 91 | Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State | Prof. Adebola Mahfouz Adedimeji | 2021 | |
| 92 | University of Offa, Kwara State | Prof. Musa Aibinu | 2021 | |
| 93 | Mewar International University, Masaka, Nasarawa State | https://www.miu.edu.ng/ | 2021 | |
| 94 | Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State | Prof. Muhammad Alkali | 2021 | |
| 95 | Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja | Prof. Gylych Jelilov | 2021 | |
| 96 | Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State | Prof. Hassana Sani Darma | 2021 | |
| 97 | Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State | Prof. Inuwa Musa-Fodio | 2021 | |
| 98 | North Eastern University, Gombe | Prof. Yusuph Amuda Yahaya | https://pru.edu.ng/ | 2022 |
| 99 | Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Borno | Prof. Abubakar Kundiri | 2022 |
| 100 | Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede, Delta State | 2022 | ||
| 101 | Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University, Kano | 2022 | ||
| 102 | Sports University, Idumuje, Ugboko, Delta State | 2022 | ||
| 103 | Baba Ahmed University, Kano State | 2022 | ||
| 104 | Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Sokoto State | 2022 | ||
| 105 | Nigerian British University, Asa, Abia State | Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, | 2022 | |
| 106 | Peter University, Achina-Onneh Anambra State | 2022 | ||
| 107 | Newgate University, MInna, Niger State. | 2022 | ||
| 108 | European University of Nigeria, Duboyi, FCT | 2022 | ||
| 109 | NorthWest University Sokoto State | 2022 | ||
| 110 | Rayhaan University, Kebbi | 2023 | ||
| 111 | Muhammad Kamalud University Kwara | 2023 | ||
| 112 | Sam Maris University, Ondo | 2023 | ||
| 113 | Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State | 2023 | ||
| 114 | Lux Mundi University Umuahia, Abia State | 2023 | ||
| 115 | Maduka University, Ekwegbe, Enugu State | 2023 | ||
| 116 | PeaceLand University, Enugu State | 2023 | ||
| 117 | Amadeus University, Amizi, Abia State | 2023 | ||
| 118 | Vision University, Ikogbo, Ogun State | 2023 | ||
| 119 | Azman University, Kano State | 2023 |
| 120 | Huda University, Gusau, Zamafara State | 2023 | ||
| 121 | Franco British International University, Kaduna State | Prof. Abdullahi Sabo Muhammad | https://fbiu.edu.ng/ | 2023 |
| 122 | Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 123 | Gerar University of Medical Science Imope Ijebu, Ogun State. | 2023 | ||
| 124 | British Canadian University, Obufu Cross River State | 2023 | ||
| 125 | Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Sagbama, Bayelsa State | 2023 | ||
| 126 | Amaj University, Kwali, Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 127 | Phoenix University, Agwada, Nasarawa State | 2023 | ||
| 128 | Wigwe University, Isiokpo Rivers State | 2023 | ||
| 129 | Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemisi, Ekiti State | 2023 | ||
| 130 | University on the Niger, Umunya, Anambra state | 2023 | ||
| 131 | Elrazi Medical University Yargaya University, Kano State | 2023 | ||
| 132 | Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti State | 2023 | ||
| 133 | Shanahan University Onitsha, Anambra State | 2023 | ||
| 134 | The Duke Medical University, Calabar, Cross River State | 2023 | ||
| 135 | Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Ogun State | 2023 | ||
| 136 | Cosmopolitan University Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 137 | Miva Open University, Abuja FCT | Prof. Tayo Arulogun | https://miva.university/ | 2023 |
| 138 | Iconic Open University, Sokoto State. | 2023 | ||
| 139 | West Midlands Open University, Ibadan, Oyo State | 2023 |
| 140 | Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 141 | El-Amin University, Minna, Niger State | 2023 | ||
| 142 | College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State | 2023 | ||
| 143 | Jewel University, Gombe state | 2023 | ||
| 144 | Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja | 2023 | ||
| 145 | Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State | 2023 | ||
| 146 | Al-Bayan University, Ankpa, Kogi State | 2023 | ||
| 147 | Lighthouse University, Evbobanosa, Edo State | 2024 | ||
| 148 | African University of Economics, FCT, Abuja | 2024 |