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6 Most Expensive Private Universities in Nigeria

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Private universities in Nigeria spring up time after time. A list of private universities in Nigeria would seem endless until you find some private universities in Nigeria ranking. The cheapest private universities in Nigeria do have a quality education to offer as opposed to what some people think, it is not the price that matters, but the value received from the price because private universities in Nigeria and their tuition fees are always a topic for conversations. This is a list of top accredited universities in Nigeria. These schools have proven themselves to be the best of the best and would rank of top 10 private universities in Nigeria.

Here are 7 most expensive private universities in Nigeria.

  1. Babcock UniversityBabcock University

Babcock University is the prestigious university often described as ‘God’s own’. Resting in the heart of Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, Babcock University has served in the areas of education and spirituality for over 50 years. The school is run by the Adventist Ministry. began on September 17, 1959, as Adventist College of West Africa (ACWA). Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a senior college for training church workers from the West African sub-region, ACWA opened its doors with only seven ministerial students. By 1966, when it graduated the first set of Bachelor of Arts degree holders in its own name, enrolment included students taking Business Administration as potential accountants within and outside the Church. Almost 60 years later, Babcock University boasts of numerous accredited courses across 10 Schools, with their alumni ranking as the most employable graduates in the country. Beyond the somewhat strict rules, vegan diet, no denim, campus life, or jewellery, is an institution that subconsciously imbibes lessons in you. Babcock University has by far, the best bread and tofu in the west. A beautiful serene environment, diverse students and a great library are just some of the things you’d love about the school.

  1. Covenant Universitycovenant university

Covenant University is one of the best private schools in Nigeria. The institution is a part of the Liberation Commission established by Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Bishop David Oyedepo, (Ph.D.) some years ago. Covenant Unversity began operations in 2002 as a private institution and has churned out excellence ever since. University is a growing, dynamic vision-birthed, vision-driven University, founded on a Christian mission ethos and committed to pioneering excellence at the cutting edge of learning. The school’s vision is to raise the new generation in a holistic manner. It is known that Covenant Students are the most fashionable of all. With a mandate as a University to revolutionize the educational landscape of Africa, the university has halls of residence which their architectural structure imitate the seven candles and halls of David, a cafeteria, center for learning resources, staff accommodation, a center for systems and information services, student affairs and the chaplain. Available to all students to choose from are 4 colleges and Postgraduate studies.

  1. Bowen Universitybowen university

Bowen University Iwo, Osun State, Nigerian, the premier Baptist University in Africa, was established on 17th July 2001 upon approval by the Federal Government of Nigeria, to provide a well-rounded University education to Nigerians who are willing to profit from it. The University is under the proprietorship of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. It is named after the late Reverend Thomas Jefferson Bowen. A mission that started out with a population of 506 with 3 faculties has grown in 17 years to having thousands passing through the institution. Bowen University has always remained in the forefront of academic exchange through its linkage activities. At present, the University maintains working partnership/linkage agreements with Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, UK; Liverpool-Hope University, UK; University of York, UK; Alabama A & M University; Mary Hardin-Simmons University, Texas, USA; Baylor University, Texas, USA; Southern Hemisphere GIS Training School, USA; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria; IITA and the Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nigeria.

  1. Bells University of Technology

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Bells University of Technology is a private University established by the Bells Educational Foundation. It was granted an operating license by the Federal Government on 9 June 2005. Bells University of Technology, Nigeria’s foremost private University of Technology, is dedicated to the quality delivery of value in every way; for national development and international cooperation and understanding. Bells University of Technology is a fully residential institution with great academic and halls of residence for its student. With a total of four colleges, BellsTech has grown to train some of the best in computer engineering, research and sports. The university is ICT-driven and is at the cutting edge of Science and Technology.

 

  1. Afe Babalola UniversityAfe-Babalola-University

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), a Federal Government-licensed, Non-Profit Private University is a model which is unique in many ways. It is located on 130 hectares of land at an altitude of over 1500 feet above sea level which ipso facto provides cool and ideal climate of learning and sports activities. It is the only university in Nigeria, which prior to the issuance of a provisional license by the Federal Government of Nigeria, moved to its permanent site and constructed magnificent College buildings and College Hostels, Staff Quarters and equipped with modern teaching facilities including E-learning platform and electronic boards within eight months. ABUAD is considered as the most entertaining private university in Nigeria because of its bright social life. With thousands of students, Afe Babalola University has five colleges, producing top graduates.

  1. Igbinedion Universityigbinedion university

Igbinedion University is a leading centre of academic excellence. Igbinedion University, Okada marks the realization of the dream of Chief(Sir) Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, to bequeath to the future generation of Nigeria University education of international standard where the academic calendar is faithfully run without interruption. The University commenced its academic programmes in the 1999/2000 session in five Colleges namely, Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Management Studies, Health Sciences, Law and Natural and Applied Sciences. Since then, the University has upheld its resolve to return tertiary education to the internationally accepted calendar of September to June. Igbinedion University has established the College of Engineering and the College of Health Sciences continued to be an area of popular demand. The College of Pharmacy and B.Sc Nursing commenced in 2004/2005. The student population has grown steadily from 111 in the 1999/2000 session to 5036 in 2012/2013, while the staff strength has increased from 55 in 1999/2000 to 565 made of 290 Teaching staff (50 of who are Professors) 153 Senior Non-Teaching staff and 213 Junior and Intermediate staff over the same period. Igbinedion University, Okada has been a household name for years, and over time has lived up to its name.

 

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