Full List of Private Universities in Nigeria (By Region → State) — Updated August 2025

South West Zone

Lagos State

• Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
• Caleb University, Imota
• Anchor University, Ayobo
• Maranatha University, Lekki
• James Hope University, Lagos
• Eko University of Medical & Health Sciences, Ijanikin
• British Canadian University, Obudu (listed as Cross River in NUC; Lagos hosts multiple others)
• Nigerian University of Technology & Management (NUTM), Apapa
• Iconic: (Open universities in other zones listed separately on NUC)
• University of the Niger is SE (listed under Anambra below)

Ogun State

• Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• Covenant University, Ota
• Bells University of Technology, Ota
• Crawford University, Igbesa
• Aletheia University, Ago-Iwoye
• Trinity University (NUC lists as Ogun)
• Gerar University of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ijebu
• Vision University, Ikogbo
• Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota

Oyo State

• Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
• Lead City University, Ibadan
• Dominion University, Ibadan
• West Midlands Open University, Ibadan

Osun State

• Bowen University, Iwo
• Redeemer’s University, Ede
• Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu
• Fountain University, Osogbo
• Westland University, Iwo
• Mercy Medical University, Iwo (NUC 2023)

Ondo State

• Achievers University, Owo
• Wesley University, Ondo
• Sam Maris University, Ondo
• University of Fortune, Igbotako (2025)

Ekiti State

• Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado-Ekiti
• Hillside University of Science & Technology, Okemesi
• Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti

South South Zone

Edo State

• Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
• Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa
• Tonine Iredia University of Communication, Benin City (2025)

Delta State

• Novena University, Ogume
• Western Delta University, Oghara
• Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko
• Margaret Lawrence University, Umunede

Rivers State

• Rhema University is in Abia (see SE). Rivers hosts:
• PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt
• Wigwe University, Isiokpo

Akwa Ibom State

• Obong University, Obong Ntak
• Topfaith University, Mkpatak
• Southern Atlantic University, Uyo (2025)

Cross River State

• Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo
• Havilla University, Nde-Ikom
• The Duke Medical University, Calabar
• British Canadian University, Obudu

Bayelsa State

• Hensard University, Toru-Orua (Sagbama)

South East Zone

Anambra State

• Madonna University, Okija
• Tansian University, Umunya
• Paul University, Awka
• Peter University, Achina-Onneh
• Shanahan University, Onitsha
• University on the Niger, Umunya

Enugu State

• Caritas University, Enugu
• Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike
• Maduka University, Ekwegbe
• PeaceLand University, Enugu
• Kevin Eze University, Mgbowo (2025)

Abia State

• Rhema University, Aba
• Nigerian British University, Asa
• Lux Mundi University, Umuahia
• Amadeus University, Amizi

Imo State

• Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede
• (New approvals 2025 include Bridget University, Mbaise; Azione Verde University — per FEC list) 

Ebonyi State

• (No NUC-listed private university as of the August 2025 directory.) 

North Central Zone (incl. FCT)

Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)

• African University of Science & Technology (AUST), Abuja
• Veritas University, Abuja
• Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Philomath University, Kuje
• Cosmopolitan University, Abuja
• Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja
• Prime University, Kuje
• Miva Open University, Abuja (Open University category on NUC)
• European University of Nigeria, Duboyi
• Amaj University, Kwali
• African University of Economics (2024)
• Eranova University, Abuja (2025)
• Leadership University, Abuja (2025 approval) 

Kwara State

• Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
• Ahman Pategi University, Patigi
• University of Offa, Offa
• Newgate University (listed in Niger on NUC; see Niger below)
• Muhammad Kamalud University
• Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University, Ganmo (2025)
• Lens University, Ilemona (2025)
• Jimoh Babalola University (2025 approval) 

Kogi State

• Salem University, Lokoja
• Al-Bayan University, Ankpa (2023)

Niger State

• Edusoko University, Bida
• Newgate University, Minna
• El-Amin University, Minna
• JEFAP University (2025 approval) 

Nasarawa State

• Bingham University, New Karu
• Mewar International University, Masaka
• Ave Maria University, Piyanko
• Phoenix University, Agwada

Benue State

• University of Mkar, Mkar

Plateau State

• Karl-Kumm University, Vom
• Anan University, Kwall

North West Zone

Kano State

• Skyline University, Kano
• Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano
• Capital City University, Kano
• Baba Ahmed University, Kano
• Azman University, Kano
• Elrazi Medical University / Yargaya University, Kano

Katsina State

• Al-Qalam University, Katsina

Kaduna State

• Greenfield University, Kaduna
• Franco-British International University, Kaduna
• College of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Kaduna
• Tazkiyah University (2025 approval) 

Kebbi State

• Rayhaan University, Kebbi

Sokoto State

• NorthWest University, Sokoto
• Iconic Open University, Sokoto (Open)
• Saisa University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Sokoto

Jigawa State

• Khadija University, Majia
• Greenland University (2025 approval) 

Zamfara State

• Huda University, Gusau

North East Zone

Adamawa State

• American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola

Taraba State

• Kwararafa University, Wukari

Gombe State

• Jewel University, Gombe

Borno State

• Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri

Yobe & Bauchi

• (No NUC-listed private universities as of the August 2025 directory.)