Top 10 Cheapest Private Universities In Nigeria + Fees

There are several reasons why parents send 
their wards to private universities,

but generally it is believed that private universities are better than federal and state universities.

The reason why this is so is that some federal and state universities are open to the public and also have fewer education facilities.

On the other hand,private universities are rated higher because of the high number of education facilities offered by the institution.

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Also private tertiary institutions don't embark on incessant strikes,which enables their students to graduate on time. 

There is a higher competition for admission in state and federal universities as there are thousands of prospective students trying to gain admission into these universities because they are cheaper than most private universities.

Recently the school fees of some state universities in Nigeria like Esut,Imsu etc is now close to ₦ 200,000,because of this most people are now considering some private schools in Nigeria as their school fees are cheaper and relatively affordable. 

These private schools are also accredited by the Nigeria University Commission (NUC).

Let's quickly take a look at some of the top 10 cheapest private schools in Nigeria this year and their school fees. 

Top 10 Cheapest Private Universities In Nigeria + Fees

1. Al-Hikmah University

Al-Hikmah University is ranked as one of the most affordable private university in Nigeria. The islamic tertiary institution is located in Ilorin and was founded in 2005. 

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Al-Hikmah University's School fees starts from ₦ 103,500 + other expenses. 

2. Oduduwa University

Oduduwa University is one of the most affordable private university in Nigeria,the school is located in Ipetumodu Ile-Ife, Osun state, South-West Nigeria and was founded in 2009.

Oduduwa University's school fees start from ₦ 164,000 + other expenses. 

3. Obong University

Obong University is a private Nigerian university that was established in 2007.

The tertiary institution was formerly called the University of Africa. The university is located at Obong Ntak Etim Ekpo LGA,Akwa Ibom State,Nigeria.

The school fees of this university start from ₦ 170,000.

4. Ajayi Crowther University

Ajayi Crowther University is a private university that was founded in 2005.

The university is located in old Oyo town.

The school fees of Ajayi Crowther University starts from ₦ 162,000. 

5. Caritas University

Caritas University is one of the private universities in Nigeria.

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The school fees for Caritas University starts from ₦ 200,000.The school is located in Amorji-Nike,Enugu State, Nigeria.

6. Lead City University

Lead City University is a tertiary institution that was founded in 2005.

The University is located in Ibadan in Oyo State and is also ranked among some of the affordable private universities in Nigeria. 

Lead City University's school fees start from ₦ 200,500.

7. Godfrey Okoye

Godfrey Okoye University also known as GO University is a private university that was founded in 2009 by Reverend Father Christian Anieke for the Catholic Diocese of Enugu State.

The university is the first university owned by a Catholic Diocese in the whole of Africa.

Godfrey Okoye's school fees start from ₦ 301,000 - ₦ 341,000.

8. Rhema University

Rhema University is a Christian private university based in Aba,Abia state. 

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The university was established in 2009 by Living Word Ministeries. 
Rhema University's school fees start from ₦ 313,000.

9. Adeleke University

Adeleke University is a private university that was established in 2007 by Deji Adeleke.

The University is located in Ede in Osun State. 
Adeleke University's tuition fee's start from ₦ 273,000.

10. Fountain University

Fountain University was founded in 2008.
The tertiary institution is located in Oke Osun,Osun Osogbo river, Osun State,Nigeria. 

Fountain University's school fee's start from ₦ 341,500.