Nigeria organised into 36 states and a federal capital territory (FCT) in Abuja, expanded its tertiary education to reach all of its subregions, following the oil boom years of the 1970s. In those days, the federal government and the state governments were the only bodies licensed to operate universities in Nigeria.
In recognition of the need to encourage private participation in the provision of university education, the Federal Government established a law 1993, allowing private sectors to establish universities following guidelines prescribed by the Government. Recently, therefore, licenses have been granted to individuals, corporate bodies and religious bodies to establish private universities in Nigeria.
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the accreditation body of every university in Nigeria, enforces uniform standards and sets admissions capacity for each university. Currently, as at October 2012, there are 37 Federal and State owned Universities respectively, and 50 Private Universities.
Nigerian universities generally award the undergraduate Bachelors, postgraduate Masters degrees and the doctoral and postdoc in several disciplines; with many also awarding Pre-Degree and Degree Foundation Diplomas, various Certificate courses and postgraduate Diplomas (PGD). The official lingua fraca in Nigeria, which is also the language of instruction at all levels of education from kindergarten to phD level, is the English Language.
It is pertinent to note that the academic year of the various universities, although incessantly disrupted by non-ending strings of strike actions by ASUU, run from October to September annually; and undergraduate candidates are expected to select two Universities, two Polytechnics, and two Colleges of Education while registering for the Jamb UTME, which is a unified undergraduate matriculation examination for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Entry requirements for most undergraduate courses include a minimum of Five O’ Level Credit passes to include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings in SSCE, GCE or NECO Examinations.
Jamb Direct Entry is an opportunity provided for candidates with advanced level qualifications to gain undergraduate admission into tertiary institutions. Jamb DE candidates register for and apply directly to their institution of choice. Jamb does not conduct any direct entry exams, candidates access the universities based on their A Level and O Level performance. Universities, however, may decide to conduct a Jamb direct entry screening test.
For postgraduate study, it is advisable to contact the admissions department of your institution of interest for detailed information and possible financial aid details, if available for your course of study.
Directory Listing of approved Private Universities in Nigeria:
- Achievers University, Owo
Website: http://www.achievers.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
- Adeleke University,Ede.
Website:
Year Founded: 2011
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State
Website: http://www.abuad.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2009
- African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
Website: http://aust.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
Website: http://www.acu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
Website: http://www.alhikmahversity.org
Year Founded: 2005
- American University of Nigeria, Yola
Website: http://www.aun.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2003
- Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
Website: http://www.babcockuni.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1999
- Baze University
Website: www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
- Bells University of Technology, Otta
Website: http://www.bellsuniversity.org
Year Founded: 2005
- Benson Idahosa University,Benin City
Website: http://www.idahosauniversity.com
Year Founded: 2002
- Bingham University, New Karu
Website: http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Bowen University, Iwo
Website: http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org
Year Founded: 2001
- Caleb University, Lagos
Website: http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
- Caritas University, Enugu
Website: http://www.caritasu.edu.org
Year Founded: 2005
- CETEP City University, Lagos
Website: http://www.cetepuniversity.com
Year Founded: 2005
- Covenant University Ota
Website: http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2002
- Crawford University Igbesa
Website: http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Crescent University,
Website: http://www.crescentuniversityng.com
Year Founded: 2005
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Evangel University, Akaeze
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Fountain Unveristy,Oshogbo
Website: http://fountainuniversity.net
Year Founded: 2007
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State
Website:
Year Founded: 2009
- Gregory University, Uturu
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Igbinedion University Okada
Website: http://www.iuokada.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1999
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Website: http://www.jabu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2006
- Katsina University, Katsina
Website: http://katsinauniversityportal.net
Year Founded: 2005
- Landmark University,Omu-Aran; Kwara.
Website: http://lmu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2011
- Lead City University, Ibadan
Website: http://www.lcu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Madonna University, Okija
Website: http://www.madonnauniversityportal.com
Year Founded: 1999
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja
Website: http://www.ntnu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2009
- Novena University, Ogume
Website: http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Obong University, Obong Ntak
Website: http://www.obonguniversity.net
Year Founded: 2007
- Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State
Website: http://www.oduduwauniversity.com
Year Founded: 2009
- Pan-African University, Lagos
Website: http://www.pau.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2002
- Paul University, Awka - Anambra State
Website: http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2009
- Redeemer's University, Mowe
Website: http://www.run.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Renaissance University,Enugu
Website: http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com
Year Founded: 2005
- Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State
Website:
Year Founded: 2009
- Salem University,Lokoja
Website: http://www.salemuniversity.org
Year Founded: 2007
- Samuel Adegboyega University,Ogwa.
Website:
Year Founded: 2011
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
Website:
Year Founded: 2012
- Tansian University,Umunya
Website: http://www.tansian-edu.com
Year Founded: 2007
- University of Mkar, Mkar
Website: http://www.unimkar.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2005
- Veritas University
Website: http://www.veritas.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State
Website: http://www.wellspringuniversity.net
Year Founded: 2009
- Wesley Univ. of Science & Tech.,Ondo
Website: http://www.wusto.edu.ng
Year Founded: 2007
- Western Delta University, Oghara
Website: http://www.wduniversity.net
Year Founded: 2007
- Wukari Jubilee University,
Website: http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org
Year Founded: 2005
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SOURCE: NUC: List of Nigerian Universities - 2012; UTME Brochure 2012-2013. At all times, see NUC website for most current list.
Wonderful! Never knew i had a university right in my backyard!
ReplyDeleteGodfrey university in my own village???? Good gracious!! This is very wonderful news.
I'll be going to check out the school this December when I travel back home to the east for Xmas festivities.
Guys you're doing a wonderful job. Keep it up. Wish i could help...and as an afterthought, why don't you guys add a "Donate" Link to your PayPal or bank account. Some people just might want to appreciate your sweat. Good work, though!