Top 10 Best Private Universities in Nigeria for Arts & Humanities Studies (2025)
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These private universities are among the best in Nigeria for Arts & Humanities. They offer strong departments in Literature, Creative Arts, Media Studies, History, Languages, Performing Arts, and Social Sciences.
The ranking considers quality of teaching, available resources, and graduate outcomes.
(Sources: Nigerian Private Schools rankings, LearnHub, Studentship, etc.)
Quick Insight: The universities below have been recognized for excellence in Arts & Humanities for 2025. Strong in communication, creativity, languages, media, and cultural studies. Having good studio / media labs, libraries, and faculty experience makes a difference.
1. Covenant University, Ota
Keen in Mass Communication, International Relations and Humanities; modern facilities and good faculty.
2. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
Strong departments in Theatre Arts, Music, English; good student feedback and moral campus.
3. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
Top in Media & Communication Studies; industry exposure and media labs.
4. Redeemer’s University, Ede
Notable for Film & Theatre, Drama & Cultural Studies; good humanities curricula.
5. Bowen University, Iwo
Has Fine Arts, History, Religious Studies; good campus environment.
6. American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola
Liberal arts style; prominence in International Relations, Communication Arts, Languages.
7. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Recognized in cultural and religious studies, strong literature and creative arts departments.
8. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
Theatre Arts, English, History; good faculty engagement and student outcomes.
9. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Growing faculty in Creative Arts and Language Studies; modern facilities.
10. Adeleke University, Ede
Strong in Literature, Performing Arts; developing creative & arts spaces.
Final Thoughts
If you’re leaning toward Arts & Humanities, pick a university that offers your specific preferred major, good faculty and facilities (studios, media labs, libraries). Also check cost and location. Many good private unis are doing well in this area in 2025.
Note: Art & Humanities outcomes depend heavily on your course content, exposure to practical work, internships and how active the university is in creative fields. Don’t just go by name alone.
