Top 15 Cheapest Private Universities in Nigeria and Their School Fees

Are you aiming to gain admission to universities this year? If your answer is yes, then you should consider private universities. Not getting admission does not mean that you are not brilliant. Government universities cannot admit every student seeking admission due to their limited capacity.

Your education is paramount, and it should not be delayed or given up. If your parents have the financial capacity to send you to private universities, you should consider applying to them. Past2pass (P2P) has compiled a list of the cheapest private universities in Nigeria.

However, you should be careful of the universities that are not approved by the NUC, this website will not include them. Below are most affordable private universities in Nigeria

1. Obong University

Obong University is built on a foundation of Christian values and the highest standards of academic excellence. At Obong, students are empowered to improve their competence and independence in ways that prepare them to be of benefit to society and God’s kingdom

Acceptance Fee: N50, 000

School Fee: N210,000 – N320,000

Location: Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

School Portal: www.obonguniversity.org

Courses Offer at Obong University:

Biochemistry
Computer Science
Microbiology
Accounting
Economics
International Relations
Mass Communications
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Public Administration
Sociology

2. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu (OUI)

Oduduwa University was established in 2009, it is the cheapest private university located in Ipetumodu, Osun state. The university was officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria as a higher education institution. It was named after Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba people.

School Fee: N350,000

Location: Address: Ipetumodu, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria

Website: www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng

Courses Offer Oduduwa University:

Computer Engineering
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Accounting
Banking & Finance
Business Administration
Economics
International Relations
Mass Communication/Media Technology
Political Science
Public Administration
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences (Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, and Biochemistry)
Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Microbiology
Physics

3. Renaissance University (RNU)

Renaissance University is a private university licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2005. Its main campus is located in Ugbawka (Igbo: Ugbuoka) in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Acceptance fee: 120,000

School Fee: N700,000

Location: Ugbawka, Nkanu East LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria

Website: www.rnu.edu.ng

Course Offer Renaissance University (RNU):

Biochemistry
Computer Science
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Physics
Micro Biology
Cyber Security Science
Software Engineering
Accountancy
Business Administration
History and International Relations
Mass Communication
Political Science
Psychology
Banking and Finance
Law
Nursing
Medical Lab Science

4. Wellspring University

Wellspring is a vibrant community of multicultural staff and students from across Nigeria. We believe that each student has something special to contribute to and benefit from this university, and we want to make sure that you all feel at home on our campus.

Acceptance Fee: 65000

School Fee: N575000

Address: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Website: wellspringuniversity.edu.ng

Course Offer at Wellspring University (RNU)

Nursing
Medical Laboratory Science
Public Health
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Cyber Security
Criminology and Security Studies
Accounting
Economics
Mass Communication
International Relations and Diplomacy
Public Administration
Business Administration
Human Resource Management
Hospitality and Tourism Studies

5. Ajayi Crowther University (ACU)

The Vision of Ajayi Crowther University is to be a top-class institution in the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research, and exemplary service to humanity.

Acceptance fee: N50, 000

School fee: N667,000 to N1.5million

Address: Oke-Ebo, Atiba LGA, Oyo State, Nigeria

Website: www.acu.edu.ng

Course Offer at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU)

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Agriculture
Architecture
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Business Education
Christian Studies
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Education & Computer Science
Education & Economics
Education & English Language
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
English Language
Entrepreneurship
Estate Management
Geology
Guidance & Counselling
History & International Studies
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
Law
Library & Information Science
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Music
Nursing
Peace, Strategic & Conflict Resolution
Performing Arts
Physics with Electronics
Political Science
Radiography & Radiation Science
Statistics
Surveying & Geoinformatics
Teacher Education Science

6. Caritas University

Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, is a private university approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 16 December 2004, and was formally opened by the Minister of Education on 21 January 2005. The permanent site of Caritas University is the former campus of OSISATECH (Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture and Technology), which was established by the Government Edict No. 18 of 1989. Coming at the threshold of the third millennium.

Acceptance fee: 50,00

School Fee: N648,000

Founded: 2004

Address: Amorji-Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria

Website: www.caritasuni.edu.ng

Course Offer at Caritas University

Accounting
Architecture
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
English Language
Estate Management
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics with Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Urban & Regional Planning

7. Tansian University

Tansian University (TANU) is located in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University. It started in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area as a temporary site, before the permanent site was set up in Umunya.[1] It was founded by Rev Msgr Prof John Bosco Akam.Although, Tansian University is a Private University, the Anambra State government under Governor Peter Obi donated cash and vehicles for its infrastructural upgrade and development. In 2021, Tansian University lost its Founder, Rev Msgr Prof John Akam to death

School Fee: N258,000 to N700,000

Address: Umunya, Oyi LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Website: www.tansianuniversity.edu.ng

Course Offer at Tansian University

Accounting
Architecture
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Education & Biology
Education & Christian Religious Studies
Education & Economics
Education & English & Literary Studies
Education & Political Science
Education Technology
Educational Management
Guidance & Counselling
Industrial Chemistry
Information and Communication Technology
International Relations
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Marketing
Mass Communication
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing Science
Philosophy
Political Science
Primary Education
Public Administration
Public Administration and Policy Studies
Public Health
Radiography and Medical Imaging Science
Religious Studies

8. Claretian University of Nigerian (CUN)

The Claretians (Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) are an international, Roman Catholic religious congregation of priests, brothers, and seminarians. Like our founder, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, we strive to reflect God’s reign of life, love, justice, and peace to our world today by responding to the most urgent needs in ways that are most timely and effective. The Claretian University of Nigeria was founded by the Claretian Missionaries in Nigeria and reflects the same spirit and mission of the Claretians.

School Fee: N258,000 to N350,00

Address: Umualum, Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria

Website: claretianuniversity.edu.ng

Course Offer at Claretian University of Nigerian (CUN)

Accounting
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Biology
Computer Science
Criminology & Security Studies
Cyber Security
Economics
Mathematics
Nursing Science
Philosophy
Physics with Electronics
Physiotherapy
Public Health
Software Engineering
Taxation

9. Paul University, Awka

Paul University, Awka (PUA) is located in Awka, Anambra State in Nigeria. It is a private Christian University. It was founded in 2009 by Bishops of the five ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Church East of the Niger to provide undergraduate training in Arts, Natural and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Management.

The university which is fully residential has an estimated enrollment of around 400 students (expected to reach 3,500) and has replaced St Paul’s University College which was founded in 1904 by the Church Missionary Society of the Church of England to train church workers and teachers.

Although, Paul University Awka is a Private University, the Anambra State government under Governor Peter Obi donated cash and vehicles for its infrastructural upgrade and development.

School Fee: N300,000

Address: Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Website: www.pauluniversity.edu.ng

Course offer at Paul University

Accounting
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English Language
History & International Relations
Library & Information Science
Literature in English
Management & Entrepreneurship
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Political Science
Public Administration
Pure & Applied Mathematics
Pure & Industrial Chemistry
Pure Physics
Religious Studies
Sociology
Zoology

10. Rhema University

Rhema University, Aba (RU) is an accredited private, Christian university based in the city of Aba in Abia State, Nigeria. Founded by the Living Word Ministries International and licensed by the National Universities Commission in 2009 is one of the few private universities in Abia State.[2] The university is currently operating from its take-off campus located at 153/155 Aba-Owerri Road, Aba in Abia State, with plans to develop and migrate its students and faculty to the permanent campus.

Acceptance fee: 68,000

School Fee: N675,000

Address: Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Website: www.rhemauniversity.com

Course offer at Rhema University

Accounting
Actuarial Science
Applied Biology
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Information & Communication Technology
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine & Surgery
Microbiology
Nursing
Physics
Political Science & Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics

11. Atiba University

Atiba University was established in December 2017 as both a repository creator and a disseminator of knowledge in a world where resources of knowledge will increasingly predominate our material resources as factors of economic growth and national development. The expected institutional values of Atiba University, and its multiplier economic, cultural and social effects in Nigeria and globally will not only grow but also glow in line with the vision of the Proprietor.

Acceptance fee: N80, 000

School fee: N800,000 to 1.5million

Address: Oyo Township, Oyo State, Nigeria

Website: www.atibauniversity.edu.ng

Course offer at Atiba University

Accounting
Agric Extension & Rural Development
Banking & Finance
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminology & Security Studies
Economics
Educational Management
English Language
Entrepreneurship
Hotel Management & Tourism
International Relations
Law
Library & Information Science
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing Science
Physics
Physics with Electronics
Physiology
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Transport Management Technology

13. Adeleke University

With a diverse academic plan that attracts students from across the world, Adeleke University aims to share with all those who are interested in an excellent college education that they deserve.

School Fee: N350,000

Address: Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Website: adelekeuniversity.edu.ng

Course offer at Adeleke University

Accounting
Agricultural Engineering
Biochemistry
Biological Science(s)
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Electrical / Electronics Engineering
English Language
Geophysics
History & International Studies
Human Anatomy
Law
Library & Information Management
Library and Information Science
Library Science
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing/Nursing Science
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Health
Religious Studies

14. Novena University

Novena University has been established to meet the yearnings and aspirations of our youths and women who are unable to get opportunities for education since the spaces available in existing institutions cannot accommodate a good percentage of those who apply each year in Nigeria for admission

Acceptance fee: N68,000

School fee: N700,000

Address: University-Ogume-Delta-State-Nigeria

Website: novenauniversity.edu.ng

Course offer at Novena University

Accounting
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Science & Mathematics
Economics
Energy & Petroleum Studies
Environmental Management Technology
Finance
Intelligence & Security Studies
International Relations & Strategic Studies
International Relationship & Strategic Studies
Law
Mass Communication
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Optometry
Pharmacology
Physics
Physics with Electronics
Physiology
Political Science
Public & Community Health
Public Administration
Sociology

15. Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)

Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji Arakeji, two neighboring communities in Osun State, Nigeria, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).

The university is named after the first spiritual leader of Christ Apostolic Church, Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959). Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution.

Acceptance fee: 50,000

School fee: N717,000

Address: Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria

Website: jabu.edu.ng

Course offer at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU)

Accounting
Agric-Economics & Extension
Architecture
Biochemistry
Botany
Building
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Crop Science & Production
Demography and Social Statistics
Ecology & Environmental Studies
Economics
English Language
Entrepreneurship
Estate Management
Food Science & Technology
Geography & Geosciences
History
History & International Studies
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management
Insurance
International Relations
Law
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Microbiology
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Science & Crop Production
Political Science
Population Studies
Public Administration
Quantity Surveying
Religious Studies
Sociology
Soil Science & Land Agro-Climatology
Soil Science Management
Statistics
Urban & Regional Planning
Zoology

16. Trinity University

Acceptance fee: 120,000

School Fee: N750,000

Address: Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Website: www.trinityuniversity.edu.ng

Course offer at Trinity University:

International Relations
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing/Nursing Science
Physics with Electronics

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Courses like Medicine and Surgery, Law, and other professional courses are higher in the above schools, for the ones running those programmes, they charge higher. However, you can get a slightly lower fee than the rest of the private Universities

CONCLUSION:

Nigeria’s private universities have many programs, gone are the days, when the National University Council, (NUC) did not accredit their courses. Most of them get accreditation easily because they have the amenities.

You can apply to multiple cheap universities in Nigeria and attain the same quality education you would have received at an expensive institution. Education is among the basic needs since most well-paying professions require multiple degrees and certifications.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.