Many Nigerians have begun sending their wards to private universities. The reason often given for this is low quality education in public schools, among others.
Good enough, there are many private universities in Nigeria up to the task.
Moreover, these private universities are accredited by the National Universities Commission.
But one major concern of secondary school leavers is the cost of attending a private university.
In Nigeria, studying in a private university is somehow reserved for the affluent. Tuition fee amount across our private universities are in hundreds of thousands.
Though, some are more affordable than others.
For this reason, I’ll show you the school fees of all private universities in Nigeria.
Think that should help you make a decision on the university to attend. Particularly, if you have decided on going to a private university.
School fees of all private universities in Nigeria (2020/2021)
Below is the list of all private universities in Nigeria and their current school fees for undergraduate students.
These fees are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change by each university.
1. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State
- ₦400,000 – ₦800,000 (depending on course).
2. Afe Babalola University, Ado-ekiti
- Law > ₦2.3 million.
- Engineering > ₦1.3 million.
- Medicine > ₦2.5 million.
- Other courses > ₦850,000.
3. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
4. Al-Hikmah University, Illorin
- ₦190,000 – ₦850,000 (depending on course).
5. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
6. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River state
- Law > ₦800,000.
- Basic Medicals > ₦600,000.
- Other courses > ₦250,000 – ₦400,000.
7. American University of Nigeria, Yola
- Engineering > ₦2.6 million.
- Other courses > ₦1.8 million.
8. Augustine University, Ilawa-epe, Lagos state
- ₦600,000 – ₦685,000.
9. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
- ₦380,000 – ₦569,000 (depending on course).
10. Baze University, Abuja
- 2.2 million – 2.5 million (depending on course).
11. Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun state
- Engineering and Environmental Science > ₦410,000.
- Management Science > ₦360,000.
- Computer Science, Food Science > ₦410,000.
- Other Science courses > ₦380,000.
12. Benson Idahosa University, Benin city
- Science > ₦550,000.
- Management and social science > ₦640,000.
- Arts > ₦480,000.
- English and English education > ₦370,000.
- Agriculture > ₦346,000.
- Engineering > ₦774,000.
- Nursing > ₦702,500.
- Medical Laboratory Science > ₦652,500.
- Computer Science > ₦614,000.
Law:
- 100 level – 400 level > ₦1.1 million.
- final year > ₦777,100.
13. Bingham University, New Karu, Abuja
14. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state
- ₦458,000 – ₦2.9 million (depending on course).
15. Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu state
16. Christopher University, Mowe Ogun State
New students:
- All courses > ₦500,000.
- Mass communication > ₦550,000.
Returning students:
- All courses > ₦480,000.
- Mass communication > ₦530,000.
- JUPEB > ₦300,000.
17. Clifford University, Ihie, Abia state
- ₦280,000 – ₦650,000 (depending on course).\
18. Coal City University, Enugu
- New students (utme) > ₦317,950.
- Direct entry students > ₦322,950.
- Returning students > ₦274,850.
- Additional fees for final year students > ₦105,000.
19. Covenant University, Ota
- ₦490,000 – ₦550,000 (depending on course).
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20. Crescent University, Abeokuta
- ₦283,000 – ₦680,000 (depending on course)
- Law > ₦1,000,000.
21. Crown-Hill University, Ilorin
- ₦386,000 – ₦417,000 (depending on course).
22. Dominican University, Ibadan
- ₦300,000 (all courses).
23. Edwin Clarke University, Kiagbodo, Delta state
- Law > ₦695,000.
- Agricultural courses > ₦250,000.
- Other courses > ₦395,000.
24. Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
- Law > ₦950,000.
- Engineering > ₦850,000.
- Applied Sciences > ₦780,000.
- Arts and Humanities > ₦700,000.
- Management and Social Sciences > ₦780,000.
Medicals:
- Nursing > ₦1 million.
- Medical Laboratory Science > 1 million.
25. Landmark University, Omu-aran, Kwara State
- ₦560,000 – ₦650,000 (depending on course).
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- Current school fees of all state universities in Nigeria (2021)
26. Lead City University, Ibadan
- Engineering, Pharmacy, Optometry, Computer Science > ₦650,000
- Law, Nursing > ₦950,000
- Other courses > ₦250,000 – ₦510,000.
27. Godfrey Okoye University, Emene, Enugu state
- ₦241,000 – 410,000 (depending on course).
28. Madonna University, Okija
29. Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha, Delta state
30. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
New students:
- Clinical sciences > ₦3,000,000.
- Allied health sciences > ₦2,500,000,
- Basic health sciences > ₦2,300,000.
Returning students:
- Clinical sciences > ₦4,000,000.
- Allied health sciences > ₦3,000,000,
- Basic health sciences > ₦2,300,000.
31. Paul University, Awka
32. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun state
- ₦650,000 – ₦800,000.
- Preliminary fees for new students (aside school fees) > ₦236,500.
33. Rhema University, Aba
34. Salem University, Lokoja
- ₦160,000 – ₦690,000 (depending on course).
35. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo state
- Law > ₦797,000.
- Arts > ₦617,000.
- Sciences > ₦652,000
- Management/Social science > ₦617,000.
36. Veritas University, Abuja
- ₦330,000.
37. Western Delta University, Oghara
38. Wellspring University, Benin city
Note: tuition fees are subject to change by universities. For that reason, this post is regularly updated with the current fees of these private universities in Nigeria.
That’s the schools of all private universities in Nigeria. I hope you found it helpful? Please let me know in the comments if you have any questions you’d like to ask.
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