20. May 2026 Admin

Top Private Universities in Nigeria and Their School Fees (2026 Updated List)

Private universities in Nigeria continue to expand across different states, offering programmes in sciences, technology, medicine, law, business, engineering, education, and social sciences. School fees vary based on the university, course of study, accommodation, laboratory charges, and other academic services. Medical and engineering programmes usually cost more than arts or social science courses. The table below contains an updated list of some recognised private universities in Nigeria and their estimated tuition fees for the 2026 academic session.

Important: Fees may change depending on programme, level, hostel option, and additional departmental charges. Candidates should always confirm the latest fee schedule from the university before payment.

Updated List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Their Fees (2026)

University	Location	Estimated School Fees (₦)
Covenant University	Ogun State	₦1.4m – ₦1.8m
Babcock University	Ogun State	₦800k – ₦2m
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)	Ekiti State	₦1m – ₦5m
Bowen University	Osun State	₦700k – ₦2m
Redeemer’s University	Osun State	₦600k – ₦1.5m
Pan-Atlantic University	Lagos State	₦2m – ₦4m
Lead City University	Oyo State	₦500k – ₦1.5m
Igbinedion University	Edo State	₦800k – ₦3m
Madonna University	Anambra State	₦700k – ₦2.5m
Adeleke University	Osun State	₦500k – ₦1.2m
Mountain Top University	Ogun State	₦400k – ₦900k
McPherson University	Ogun State	₦450k – ₦1m
Joseph Ayo Babalola University	Osun State	₦500k – ₦1.3m
Wellspring University	Edo State	₦400k – ₦900k
Caleb University	Lagos State	₦700k – ₦1.5m
Al-Hikmah University	Kwara State	₦350k – ₦900k
Oduduwa University	Osun State	₦250k – ₦700k
Ajayi Crowther University	Oyo State	₦500k – ₦1.2m
Chrisland University	Ogun State	₦600k – ₦1.3m
Hallmark University	Ogun State	₦300k – ₦700k
Miva Open University	Abuja	₦280k – ₦600k

Factors That Affect School Fees

Private university fees in Nigeria are influenced by several factors including accommodation, laboratory facilities, medical training equipment, ICT services, accreditation costs, and campus infrastructure. Programmes such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Law usually attract higher tuition because of their practical and professional training requirements.

What Candidates Should Consider Before Choosing a Private University

Candidates should check accreditation status, programme quality, hostel conditions, learning facilities, security, graduate reputation, internet access, and industrial training opportunities before applying. Parents and students should also compare total expenses beyond tuition, including accommodation, feeding, textbooks, transport, and departmental charges.

Final Thoughts
Private universities in Nigeria continue to provide alternative admission opportunities for students seeking stable academic calendars, smaller class sizes, and modern learning facilities.

Before making payment, candidates should always confirm updated fees directly from the university because charges may change across departments and academic sessions.

Note: The fee ranges above are estimated 2026 figures gathered from recent admission and school fee schedules. Actual fees may vary depending on programme and student category.

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