Private UniversityNUC AccreditedSeventh-day Adventist

Babcock University

Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria . Founded 1959 . First accredited private university in Nigeria

~12000

Students

6

Faculties

₦700K - 3.5M

Tuition / year

10-19%

Acceptance Rate

180+

JAMB Cut-off

About Babcock University

Babcock University is a private, Christian co-educational institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nigeria. Located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, equidistant between Lagos and Ibadan, the university traces its origins to 1959 when it was established as the Adventist College of West Africa (ACWA) with just seven students.

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Faculties & Schools

STEM & ENGINEERING

Computing & Engineering Sciences Science & Technology

HEALTH SCIENCES

Benjamin S. Carson College of Health & Medical Sciences School of Nursing Sciences

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Education & Humanities Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences

BUSINESS & LAW

Management Sciences Law & Security Studies

Notable Programs

Nursing Science

Renowned for hands-on clinical training at the on-campus teaching hospital. One of the most sought-after nursing programs in Nigeria.

Medicine & Surgery

First private university in Nigeria to produce medical graduates (2017). Highly competitive admissions with dedicated clinical facilities.

Computer Science

Strong industry placement rate with support from the BUCODeL digital learning center for blended and remote coursework.

Law

NUC-accredited law program with consistently strong Nigerian Law School pass rates among private universities.

Admission Requirements

JAMB UTME CUT-OFF

180+

Higher for Medicine & Law

O-LEVEL CREDITS

5 Credits Required

Including English & Mathematics

ACCEPTANCE RATE

10–19%

Extremely selective

POST-UTME

Screening Required

After JAMB registration

Tuition & Fees

ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE FEES

₦700,000 – ₦3,500,000

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Campus & Location

Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State — equidistant between Lagos and Ibadan. Serene suburban campus featuring a teaching hospital, modern library, sports facilities, and the BUCODeL digital learning center.