Nigeria has a wide variety of private universities that offer diverse certificates, diplomas, Degree and Graduate Courses.

These private universities are subject to the same oversight, regulation, and accreditation, as universities funded by the State and Federal Government.

Here is a comprehensive list of private Universities that has been accredited by the National University Commission

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	Professor M.O Ajisafe	https://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	Professor Kingston Nyamapfene	https://aust.edu.ng	2007
5	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. Dapo F Asaju	https://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor Taofeek Ibrahim	https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Prof. Shehu G. Ado	https://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Dr. Dawn Dekle	https://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9	Augustine University	Prof. Christopher Odetunde	https://www.augustineuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
10	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	Professor Ademola Stephen Tayo	https://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
11	Baze University	Prof. Tahir Mamman	https://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
12	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor Jeremiah Ojediran	https://www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng/	2005
13	Benson Idahosa University, Benin City	Prof. Sam Guobadia	https://www.biu.edu.ng/	2002
14	Bingham University, New Karu	Prof. William Barnabas Qurix	https://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
15	Bowen University, Iwo	Professor. Joshua Ogunwole	https://www.bowen.edu.ng	2001
16	Caleb University, Lagos	Professor Ayandiji D Aina	https://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
17	Caritas University, Enugu	Professor Vincent C. Okore	https://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
18	Chrisland University	Prof (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola	https://www.chrislanduniversity.edu.ng	2015
19	Covenant University Ota	Prof. Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo	https://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
20	Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi	https://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
21	Crescent University	Professor Ibrahim Gbajabiamila	https://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
22	Edwin Clark University, Kaigbodo	Prof. Timothy O Olagbemiro	https://www.edwinclarkuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
23	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Olukayode O. Amund	https://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
24	Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. I U Kalu	https://www.evangeluniversity.edu.ng	2012
25	Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo	Prof. Amidu Olalekan Sanni	https://www.fuo.edu.ng	2007
26	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike – Enugu State	Prof. (Revd.) Chikelu. Anieke	https://www.gouni.edu.ng	2009
27	Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. M O E Iwuala	https://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012
28	Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun	Prof. Segun Odunola	https://www.hallmark.edu.ng	2015
29	Hezekiah University, Umudi	Prof. Enoch Ajunwa	https://hezekiah.edu.ng/	2015
30	Igbinedion University Okada	Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye	https://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
31	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Sola Fajana	https://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
32	Kings University, Ode Omu	Prof. Diran Famurewa	https://www.kingsuniversity.edu.ng/	2015
33	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Yakubu A Ochefu	https://www.kwararafauniversity.edu.ng	2005
34	Landmark University, Omu-Aran.	Professor Adeniyi Olayanju	https://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
35	Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo	https://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
36	Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Chucks E. Ezedum	https://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
37	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade	https://www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
38	Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University	Prof. (Mrs.) Ibiynka A. Fuwape	https://mciu.edu.ng/	2015
39	Mountain Top University	Prof Elijah Ayolabi	https://www.mtu.edu.ng	2015
40	Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja	Professor Huseyin Sert	https://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009
41	Novena University, Ogume	Prof Chris Aniche Okoroafor	https://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
42	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Udouda M Ekanemesang	https://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
43	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State	Prof. Chibuzo Nnate Nwoke	https://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
44	Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos	Professor Juan Manuel Elegido	https://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
45	Paul University, Awka – Anambra State	Professor Uche Isiugo-Abanihe	https://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
46	Redeemer’s University, Ede	Professor Anthony Enisan Akinlo	https://www.run.edu.ng	2005
47	Renaissance University, Enugu	Prof. C C Onochie	https://www.rnu.edu.ng	2005
48	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike	https://www.rhemauniversity.edu.ng	2009
49	Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom	Prof. Celestine A Ntuen	https://www.ritmanuniversity.edu.ng	2015
50	Salem University, Lokoja	Prof. (Mrs) Dorcas Oluwade	https://www.salemuniversity.edu.ng	2007
51	Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.	Prof. Benard E. Aigbokhan	https://www.sau.edu.ng	2011
52	Southwestern University, Oku Owa	Prof. Babatunde A Ikotun	https://www.southwesternuniversity.edu.ng	2012
53	Summit University	Prof. H O B Oloyede	https://www.summituniversity.edu.ng	2015
54	Tansian University, Umunya	Professor Obioma Matthew Iheduru	https://tansianuniversity.edu.ng/	2007
55	University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Iorwese D Gernah	https://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
56	Veritas University, Abuja	Prof. Michael Kwanashie	https://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
57	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State	Professor F E Obi Ikediugwu	https://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
58	Wesley University. of Science & Technology, Ondo	Professor Olu Aderounmu	https://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
59	Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State	Prof. (Mrs) Olete Okobiah	https://wdu.edu.ng	2007
60	Christopher University Mowe	Prof. Friday Ndubuisi	https://www.christopheruniversity.edu.ng/	2015
61	Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State	Prof. Kolade Ayorinde	https://www.koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
62	Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State	Prof. J O Afolayan	https://www.aul.edu.ng/	2016
63	Dominican University Ibadan Oyo State	Prof. Anthony Akinwole	https://www.dui.edu.ng/	2016
64	Legacy University, Okija Anambra State	Prof. Moses Nkem Chendo	https://www.legacyuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
65	Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State	Prof. Julian Osuji	https://www.arthurjarvisuniversity.edu.ng/	2016
66	Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State	Prof John Adesiji Olorunmaiye	https://www.crownhilluniversity.edu.ng/	2016
67	Coal City University Enugu State	Prof. Afam Icha-Ituma	https://www.ccu.edu.ng/	2016
68	Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State	Prof. Chimezie A Omeonu	https://www.clifforduni.edu.ng/	2016
69	Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State		https://www.adun.edu.ng	2017
70	Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State	Prof. Remy Onyewuenyi	https://www.spiritanuniversity.edu.ng	2017
71	Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo	Prof. Julius Kolawole Oloke	https://www.pcu.edu.ng	2017
72	PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt	Prof. Michael Diejomaoh	https://www.pums.edu.ng	2017
73	Atiba University Oyo			2017
74	Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos	Professor Muheez Alani Durosinmi	https://www.ekounivmed.edu.ng	2017
75	Skyline University, Kano	Professor Sudhakar Kota	https://www.sun.edu.ng	2018
76	Greenfield University, Kaduna		https://www.gfu.edu.ng	2019
77	Dominion University Ibadan, Oyo State		https://www.dominionuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
78	Trinity University Ogun State	Professor Charles Korede Ayo	https://www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng/	2019
79	Westland University Iwo, Osun State			2019
80	Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State			2021
81	Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State			2021
82	Maranathan University, Mgbidi, Imo State			2021
83	Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State			2021
84	Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State			2021
85	Mudiame University, Irrua, Edo State			2021
86	Havilla University, Nde-Ikom, Cross River State			2021
87	Claretian University of Nigeria, Nekede, Imo State			2021
88	NOK University, Kachia, Kaduna State			2021
89	Karl-Kumm University, Vom, Plateau State			2021
90	James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State			2021
91	Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State			2021
92	Capital City University, Kano State			2021
93	Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State			2021
94	University of Offa, Kwara State			2021
95	Mewar University, Masaka, Nasarawa State			2021
96	Edusoko University, Bida, Niger State			2021
97	Philomath University, Kuje, Abuja			2021
98	Khadija University, Majia, Jigawa State			2021
99	Anan University, Kwall, Plateau State			2021