List Of Recently Approved Private Universities In Nigeria

Higher education in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with an increasing demand for quality institutions to accommodate the rising number of students seeking tertiary education.

In response to this demand, the Nigerian government has encouraged the establishment of private universities across the country.

In this blog post, we will discuss the list of recently approved private universities in Nigeria and shed light on their locations and academic offerings.

1. Kings University: Established in 2015 and situated in Ode-Omu, Osun State, Kings University received its operating license from the National Universities Commission (NUC) the same year. This private university provides a wide range of courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
2. Summit University: Located in Offa, Kwara State, Summit University was founded in 2015 and obtained its operating license from the NUC in the same year. Like other private universities, Summit University offers courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
3. Anchor University: Established in 2016, Anchor University is located in Ayobo, Lagos State. The NUC granted the university its operating license in the same year. Anchor University provides courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
4. Arthur Javis University: Situated in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Arthur Javis University was established in 2016 and obtained its operating license from the NUC in the same year. The university offers a variety of courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
5. Coal City University: Founded in 2016, Coal City University is located in Enugu, Enugu State. The NUC granted the university its operating license in the same year. Coal City University offers courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
6. Crown Hill University: Crown Hill University, established in 2016, is situated in Eiyenkorin, Kwara State. The university obtained its operating license from the NUC in the same year. Students at Crown Hill University can pursue courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
7. Dominican University: Located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Dominican University was established in 2016 and obtained its operating license from the NUC in the same year. The university offers courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
8. Legacy University: Established in 2016, Legacy University is situated in Okija, Anambra State. The university received its operating license from the NUC in the same year. Legacy University provides courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
9. Trinity University: Trinity University, established in 2016, is located in Yaba, Lagos State. The university obtained its operating license from the NUC in the same year. Students at Trinity University can choose from a variety of courses in Arts, Management, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
10. Westland University: Located in Iwo, Osun State, Westland University was established in 2016 and received its operating license from the NUC in the same year. The university aims to offer a diverse range of courses to meet the educational needs of its students.

Conclusion

The establishment of private universities in Nigeria has played a vital role in meeting the growing demand for higher education in the country.

These recently approved private universities offer a wide range of courses across various disciplines.

They contribute to expanding access to quality education and providing students with more choices for their tertiary studies. As Nigeria continues to focus on improving its higher education system, these private institutions are instrumental in shaping the future of education in the country.