My List of The Best Private Universities in Nigeria

This article takes a look at the best private universities inNigeria. In search of quality education several people seek admission in
private universities because they believe they will get the best education they
desire.

One advantage these private universities have over other
universities and academic institutions is that they do not suffer from strike
actions especially from lectures or always have issues with their students that
can lead to the school closing or shutting down.

This situation affects students in public universities as
they are usually left at home for long periods which extends their stay in
school as a four year course could end up becoming five or six years. This
could be quite frustrating and disheartening which is why some people seek out
the option of attending private universities.

One major stumbling block though that prevents people from
achieving their dreams of attending private universities is the school or
tuition fees that these universities charge students for various programs the
schools offer.

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There are several people who consider these fees to be
exorbitant and too expensive and are not able to afford it while there are
others who believe that good quality education requires a lot of money and try
their best to afford the fees for themselves or try and help out others.

The article is based on information gathered from various
publications and reviews, the universities include the following:

10 LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY

The university is located in the city of Ibadan. The institution
offers courses in information technology and applied science, law, social
science and entrepreneurial studies. The school provides students with an
enabling environment to study as they have access to computer and Internet facilities, visual aids and relevant materials.

9 BELLS UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY

Bells is Nigeria’s first private university of technology and
one of the leading universities in the country. Bells offer several
undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses with the aim of not only
preparing its students for the future but ensuring they are well equipped for
the challenges ahead.

8 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
OF NIGERIA

Established in 2003, the university is located in Yola,
Adamawa State. The university practices the American style of education and
this is shown in teaching method which is mostly IT based as computers and the
internet are used for teaching students who in turn use them in learning and
submitting their assignments.

7 AFE BABALOLA
UNIVERSITY

It is a non-profit university and is equipped with the latest
teaching facilities such as electronic boards and e-learning platform. The
university practices the college system and has five colleges including college
of engineering, college of science, college of law, college of social and
management sciences and college of medicine and health sciences.

6 AJAYI CROWTHER
UNIVERSITY

The school is named after the first African bishop of the
Anglican Church and the first Nigerian to translate the bible to Yoruba.
Located in Oyo State, the university offers good quality education to its
students.

5 IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY

The university is situated in Edo State and is the first
private university in Nigeria. The university aims to continue developing well
trained and qualified graduates and instill the virtues of service and
development in them.

4 REDEMEER’S UNIVERSITY

Located in Osun State, the school was established in 2005.
The university’s ambition is to continue producing quality graduates and has a
curriculum designed to meet its objectives.

3 BOWEN UNIVERSITY

The university is the first and largest Baptist university in
Nigeria. The school is listed in the international handbooks of universities,
higher education data base and international association of Baptist colleges
and universities.

2 BABCOCK UNIVERSITY

The school is owned and operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist
Church in Nigeria. The university is quite popular due its quality and standard
as well as the well trained graduate it produces.

1 CONVENANT UNIVERSITY

Located in Ogun State the university has grown to become one
of the best in the Nation. Its high quality standards have seen it produces
sound quality graduates that have been well trained to provide positive impact
in the society.