List of private universities in Osun State

There are 12 licenced private universities in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria, as of Saturday, November 14, 2026. All the private institutions are licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run various academic programmes. Bowen University, Iwo, is the first licenced private university in Osun, followed by Redeemer’s University and JABU.

Bowen University

• Year of establishment: July 2001
• Founder: Nigerian Baptist Convention
• Town: Iwo

Redeemer’s University

• Year of establishment: January 7, 2005
• Founder: Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
• Town: Ede
• Abbreviation: RUN

Joseph Ayo Babalola University

• Year of establishment: February 8, 2006
• Founder: Christ Apostolic Church (CAC)
• Town: Ikeji-Arakeji
• Abbreviation: JABU
• LGA location: Oriade LGA

Fountain University

• Year of licence: May 17, 2007
• Founder: Nasrul-Lahi-L-Faith Society (NASFAT)
• Town: Osogbo

Westland University

• NUC licence: February 6, 2009
• Founder: Dr Wole Adepoju
• Town: Iwo

Oduduwa University

• NUC licence: November 3, 2009
• Founder: Chief Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin
• Town: Ipetumodu

Adeleke University

• Year of licensing: March 2011
• Founder: Chief Deji Adeleke
• Town: Ede

Kings University

• Year of licence: March 4, 2015
• Founder: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
• Town: Odeomu

Minaret University

• Year of establishment: April 30, 2025
• Founder: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria
• Town: Ikirun
• Abbreviation: MUI

Obokun University

• NUC licence: October 21, 2026
• Founder: Senator Francis Fadahunsi
• Town: Ilase-Ijesa
• LGA: Obokun LGA

Alolade University

• Year of establishment: October 21, 2026
• Founder: Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola
• Town: Okuku
• LGA: Odo-Otin LGA

Crestfield University

• NUC licence: October 21, 2026
• Founders: Alhaji Mufutau Omowale Olorunnisola and Dr. (Chief) Kafayat Modupe Olorunnisola
• Town: Erin Osun
• LGA: Irepodun LGA