Nursing is a course offered primarily by federal and state universities in Nigeria. However, in recent years, and in a bid to meet the ongoing demand for nursing as a course for Nigerian students and international students, this has driven the shift for private universities to start offering this course also.
The issue of accreditation of nursing as a course in most private universities in Nigeria is what lingers in many Nigerian students’ hearts, resulting in wasted years of study and resources.
There are quite a number of private universities that offer nursing courses in Nigeria, with over 21 in numbers of them. We will list in detail the list of private universities that offer Nursing in Nigeria and their accreditation status.
The question of whether these private universities are fully accredited or partially accredited can be answered by checking the NUC and NMCN portals for clarification.
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List of Private Universities that Offer Nursing in Nigeria.
1. Afe Babalola University
Afe Babalola University is a private university located in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. It was founded in the year 2009 by Afe Babalola, known Nigerian lawyer and Philanthropist.
The university currently offers nursing as part of its course in the University, awarding the degree of Nursing after the completion of the course. The duration of the study of nursing in the institution is five years, and the Nursing program is fully accredited in the institution.
2. Babcock University
Babcock University is a private university located in Ilishan Remo, Ogun State. It is an educational institution owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church in Nigeria. Babcock University was established in 1959 but received its government accreditation in 199, which indicates the institution started its operation then.
The university offers Nursing under its School of Nursing Science in the institution, and it is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN.
3. Bowen University
Bowen University is a private university that is located in Iwo, Osun State. Established in 2001, the university is under the administration of the Nigerian Baptist church. The university offers nursing as a course under its College of Nursing Science. The university is fully accredited by the NMCN
4. Lead City University
Lead City University is a private university that is located in Ibadan, Oyo State. The university was established in 2005.
The university currently offers Nursing under its faculty of clinical sciences department of nursing, and they are fully accredited by NUC and NMCN.
5. Achievers University
Achievers University is a private university that is situated in Owo, Ondo State. It was established in 2007 by Bode Ayorinde, who was a former member of the House of Representatives of Ondo state.
The institution currently offers nursing under its faculty of nursing science, department of nursing in the institution. The university is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN.
6. Igbinedion University
Igbinedion University is a private university located in Okada, Edo State. It was established in the year 1999 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. Igbinedion University currently offers nursing as part of its course under the College of Health Science Department of Nursing.
7. Madonna University
Madonna University is a private university that is located in Elele, Rivers State. It was established by the catholic church in Nigeria in 1999, and it is the first of its kind catholic university in Nigeria.
The university currently offers nursing under the faculty of health science, department of nursing science in the institution.
8. Bingham University
Bingham University is a private university that is located in Karu, Nassarawa State. The university location is approximately 26 kilometers from Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Bingham was founded in 2005 by Evangelical Church Winning All ( ECWA), and the institution is known for its affiliation with the Nigeria Universities Commission(NUC)
The institution currently offers nursing under the faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science. The institution is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN.
9. Adeleke University
Adeleke University is a private university located in Ede, Osun State. The university was established in 2011 by Chief Adedeji Adeleke.
The university currently offers nursing under the Faculty of Medical Science, the Department of Nursing Science in the institution. The university department of nursing is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN
10. Redeemers University
Redeemers University is a private university located in Ede, Osun State. It was established in 2005, and it is operated by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, which is under the leadership of Pastor E.A Adeboye.
The institution currently offers nursing as part of its course under the Faculty of Medical Science, the Department of Nursing Science. The university is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN for the course.
11. Caritas University
Caritas University is a private university located in Amorji Nike, Enugu state. It was established in 2004 and is currently operated and under the administration of the catholic church.
The university currently offers nursing as part of the courses offered by the institution under its faculty of Allied Medical Science, the Department of Nursing. The institution is accredited by NUC and NMCN.
12. Gregory University
Gregory University is a private university situated at Uturu, Abia State. It was established in 2012. The university runs and offers nursing as part of its course in the institution under its College of Allied Health Science, the Department of Nursing. Gregory University is fully accredited with NUC and NMCN.
13. Benson Idahosa University
Benson Idahosa University is a private university located in Benin City, Edo State. The institution was established in 2002.
The university currently offers nursing as part of the courses offered by the institution under its department of nursing science.
Benson Idahosa University is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN for its Nursing program, and it is even used by NMCN to conduct its exam.
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14. Wesley University
Wesley University is a private university situated in Ondo. It was established in 2007 by the Methodist church, Nigeria. The university currently offers nursing under the College of Medical Science, the Department of Nursing Science. The institution is accredited by NUC and NMCN to offer nursing in the institution.
15. Elizade University
Elizade University is a private university located in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State. It was established in 2012. Elizade University currently offers nursing science under the Faculty of Allied Health Science, the Department of Nursing Science in the institution. The university is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN to offer Nursing in the institution.
16. Oduduwa University
Oduduwa University is a private university situated at Ipetumodu, Osun State. The institution was established in 2009. The university currently offers and runs nursing under its College of Basic Medical and Health Science, the Department of Nursing. The institution is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN to offer and run Nursing in the institution.
17. Al-Hikmah University
Al-Hikmah is a private university that is situated in Oko Erin, Ilorin, Kwara State. It was established in 2005. Al-Hikmah currently offers and runs a nursing program under its department of nursing science. The university has received full accreditation from NUC and NMCN to offer Nursing Science in the institution.
18. Novena University
Novena University is a private university situated in Ogume, Delta State. The institution was established in 2005. Novena University currently offers and runs nursing science under its College of Medical and Health Science, the Department of Nursing Science. The institution is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN to offer and run a nursing program in the university.
19. Koladaisi University
Koladaisi University is a private university situated in Ibadan, Oyo State. The institution was established in 2016. The university currently offers and operates its nursing program under its faculty of basic medical Sciences, the department of nursing science. The university 2014 received its full accreditation by NUC and NMCN to operate and run a nursing program in the institution.
20. Sam Maris University
Sam Maris University is a private university that is situated in Supare-Akoko, Ondo state. The location is a few kilometers from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko(AAUA). The institution was established in the year
2023.
The university currently offers and runs its nursing program through its Faculty of Nursing Science and Allied Health Science, the Department of Nursing Science. The university is fully accredited by NUC and NMCN to offer nursing in the institution.
21. Ajayi Crowther University
Ajay Crowther University is a private university that is situated in Oyo state. The institution was established in the year 2005.
The institution currently offers and runs its nursing programme under the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Basic Medical Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nursing accredited in private universities?
Nursing is fully accredited in private universities, but not all private universities but most universities that offer nursing are accredited by NUC and NMCN.
How Much does it cost to study Nursing in private university?
To study Nursing in a Nigerian university, it usually ranges from N500,000 to over N1million in most private universities.
Do private universities offer B.Sc nursing or RN?
Most private universities offer a B.Sc. Nursing rather than RN
Conclusion
The full list of private universities that currently offer nursing in Nigeria is indicated above, and it shows the accreditation status of each private university. The private universities that offer Nursing in Nigeria listed above cover all the private universities that offer nursing across the three regions of Nigeria.
Accreditation is very important, and that is why we took extra measures to do proper findings on the accreditation status of the university by both the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
A.O is a student of economics at Adekunle Ajasin Akungba Akoko University,Ondo state. His love for writing and passion for providing solutions for students in terms of admission, school fees and tips is what drive his passion for writing educational post to guide and direct students.