Ahead of commencement of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, the Wigwe University in Rivers State, South-South of Nigeria has emerged as the country’s most expensive tertiary institution.

The newly-established institution registering between N9 million to N12 million in tuition fees alone emerged as the most expensive private university in the country, in a list that also featured such popular institutions as the Babcock University in Ogun State and the Nile University in Abuja.

 

Below is the complete list:

1. Wigwe University, Rivers State

Annual tuition ranges between N9.6 million and N12 million, making it the most expensive private university in Nigeria for the 2025/2026 session. The institution was founded to provide world-class education with a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.

2. Babcock University, Ogun State

Students are expected to pay between N1.5 million and N7 million annually, depending on their course of study. The university remains one of the country’s most established private institutions.

3. Nile University, Abuja

Tuition fees range from N2.8 million to N6.5 million per session. The university has become a major destination for students pursuing medicine, engineering and other professional courses.

4. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos State

Annual tuition falls between N4.1 million and N6.3 million. The university is particularly known for its business, media and management programmes.

5. Afe Babalola University, Ekiti State

Students pay between N1.1 million and N5.55 million per year. The institution has built a reputation for strong investments in infrastructure and professional education.

6. Lead City University, Oyo State

Annual fees range from N2.53 million to N5.53 million.

7. Bowen University, Osun State

Tuition varies between N1.3 million and N4.6 million depending on the programme.

8. Redeemer’s University, Osun State

Students are expected to pay between N1.14 million and N2.09 million per session.

9. American University of Nigeria, Adamawa State

The university charges between N1.221 million and N1.755 million per semester, translating to significantly higher annual costs based on two semesters.

10. Covenant University, Ogun State

Annual tuition ranges from N1.5 million to N1.7 million.