If you are thinking about studying in Abuja, this guide shows the top private universities today and their tuition fees for 2025.
Here, you will see clear answers to seven common questions. This will help you understand your options for studying in the capital.
What private universities are in Abuja?
Abuja has several private universities. According to the National Universities Commission and university sites, the main ones are:
- African University of Science and Technology (AUST)
- Baze University
- Bingham University
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Veritas University
- Philomath University
- Cosmopolitan University Abuja
- Prime University Abuja
- African School of Economics (ASE Nigeria)
AUST, Baze, Bingham, Nile, and Veritas are fully accredited and offer a wide range of courses.
How much is the tuition at Nile University of Nigeria in 2025?
Nile University lists official fees per semester on its site:
- Medicine & Surgery: ₦3,250,000 per semester (₦6,500,000 per session)
Other programs like Engineering, Law, and Sciences are on their site, but rates for medicine give a clear sense: ₦6.5 million per undergraduate year.
What are the fees at Bingham University?
On Bingham’s official site (2024/25 rates):
- Medicine: ₦2,980,000 per session
- Law: ₦2,120,000
- Nursing: ₦1,620,000
- Computer Science & Cybersecurity: ₦1,028,000
- Other programs: mostly between ₦544,000–₦1,247,000 per session depending on course
This shows affordable choices for many programs.
What is the tuition at Veritas University?
Veritas University’s official page gives clear costs:
- New students (includes medical test and others): ₦1,488,000
- Returning students: ₦1,408,000
- Returning student total: ₦1,372,000 (excluding medical/other test fees)
Does African University of Science and Technology offer scholarships or full fees?
AUST’s official site highlights its mission and some support:
- AUST is a research‑focused university with postgraduate programs.
- It says it offers “full scholarships for women in STEM,” but it does not list open tuition fee amounts.
You must contact their admissions office to confirm current tuition rates and scholarship details.
How much will it cost to study at Baze University?
Baze University does not list tuition directly on its site. However, it is known to charge more than public universities, under ₦2 million per year for most programs, excluding Medicine. Baze is planning a teaching hospital, but for exact 2025 fees, you should contact:
- Admissions office at inquiries@bazeuniversity.edu.ng.
What are newer private universities in Abuja and what are their fees?
Several new private universities have started recently:
- Philomath University (licensed April 2021, campuses in Kuje and Maitama).
- Cosmopolitan University Abuja (approved 2023).
- Prime University Abuja (opened 2023 in Kuje).
- African School of Economics (ASE Nigeria) (licensed February 2024).
These universities are new, and they have started offering courses, but specific 2025 fees were not yet listed. You should visit each school’s admission office or website under “Tuition Fees” for current rates.