Nursing is one of the most sorts after courses in Nigerian universities. It provides a satisfactory experience for those who like taking care of other humans and can also be very financially rewarding.
For those who will also like to work abroad, Nigerian nurses are in high demand in places like the US, Europe, and the Middle East with good remuneration.
Nursing is a good course of study for anyone who wants to take the work route to migrate abroad. But you have to get your certification from an accredited institution.
Here is the list of NUC accredited private universities that offer nursing as a university degree in Nigeria;
- Achievers University, Owo
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
- Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State
- Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross river State
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Bingham University, New Karu
- Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
- Chrisland University
- Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
- Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin
- Fountain Unveristy, Oshogbo
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano State
- Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo
- Madonna University, Okija
- Novena University, Ogume
- Redeemer’s University, Ede
- Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
- Summit University, Offa
- Tansian University, Umunya
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
Obtaining a nursing degree from a private university in Nigeria guarantees of a stable academic calendar without the disruptions that usually occur in federal universities due to Asuu strikes. The above listed institutions have been fully accredited by the NUC to offer nursing degrees in Nigeria.
This means that the results obtained from any of these universities can be used for employment in Nigeria and abroad.
A nursing degree from a private University in Nigeria might be very expensive, but it is a profitable investment in the long run.
