Al-Hikmah University

Name

Al-Hikmah University

Legal name

Al-Hikmah University

Website

https://alhikmahuniversity.edu.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Islamic university
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate studies
• Private university

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilorin

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Hikmah University is a private Islamic faith-based conventional university that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across multiple faculties including Agriculture, Education, Basic Medical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Computing/Engineering/Technology, and Nursing. It also offers sandwich, top-up, part-time, and remedial programs to accommodate diverse student needs, with tuition fees of N80,000 per session for undergraduates.

Product overview

Al-Hikmah University is an Islamic faith-based private university in Ilorin, Nigeria, established in 2005. Its digital product portfolio centers on its official website as the primary information and service hub, complemented by a suite of student-facing portals including the eCampus admissions portal, Student Payment Portal, Student Result Portal, Top-Up Result Portal, and Sandwich Result Portal. The university also operates CODeL LMS for online learning, the NERD Framework for policy governance, Al-Hikmah Journals for academic publications, and supports research through CRIIC. Additional services include the University Library, ASDAC student organization, and continuing education through the Centre for Part-Time and Professional Studies and Centre for Remedial and Extra Mural Studies (CREMS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Full-time undergraduate degree programs (Bachelor's degrees) across nine faculties, designed for secondary school leavers seeking NUC-accredited higher education in an Islamic faith-based environment. Tuition is N80,000 per session.
• Postgraduate Programs Postgraduate degree programs (Master's and PhD) across multiple faculties for graduates seeking advanced qualifications at an Islamic faith-based university.
• Sandwich Programs Sandwich (vacation-based) academic programs designed for students who wish to combine work or other commitments with degree studies, typically run during long vacations.
• Top-up Programs Top-up degree programs that allow diploma or HND holders to earn a full Bachelor's degree by completing additional coursework at the university.
• Part-Time Programs Part-time degree programs structured for working professionals and students who cannot attend full-time classes, offering flexible scheduling while pursuing accredited degrees.
• Remedial Programs Remedial (preparatory) programs designed to help prospective students meet university admission requirements in subjects where they lack sufficient qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 1st Private University in Kwara by KWACCIMA and 3rd in North-Central Nigeria in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Ilorin Area OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Collaborated with SIWES Unit to organize workshop on Effective Administration and Supervision of SIWES students. ITF presented award and certificate to VC for exemplary leadership in SIWES programme.
• International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025Organized one-day workshop on Integration of Knowledge and Islamic Research Methodology for academic staff, collaborating on Islamic research methodology integration with modern academic standards.
• RIKESD LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024International research consortium partner that signed MoU with KU8+ (which includes Al-Hikmah University) for fostering global collaborations in research and education.
• Envirofly Consulting UK LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024UK-based international research consortium partner that signed MoU with KU8+ for research and education collaboration, enhancing Al-Hikmah University's international research capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fountain University, Osogbo: Private Islamic faith-based university in Osun State, Nigeria, founded by the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT). Operates in the same niche of faith-integrated conventional higher education in Nigeria, competing directly with Al-Hikmah for Muslim students seeking values-aligned degree programs.
• Skyline University Nigeria: Private Nigerian university with international affiliations offering multi-disciplinary programs. Comparable as a private Nigerian higher-education institution with broad program offerings and growth ambitions.
• Crescent University, Abeokuta: Private Islamic faith-based university in Ogun State, Nigeria, established by the Abdulraheem Oladimeji Foundation-adjacent community. Offers similar multi-faculty undergraduate and postgraduate programs with Islamic ethical foundation, directly comparable business model and target demographic.
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina: Private Islamic university in northern Nigeria offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs integrated with Islamic values. Directly comparable as another faith-based private university targeting similar Muslim student demographics in Nigeria.

Regional players

• University of Ilorin: Major public federal university located in Ilorin, Kwara State — the same city as Al-Hikmah's headquarters. Directly competes for students and faculty in the same regional market, making it the most important geographic competitor.
• Kwara State University (KWASU): Public state university also located in Kwara State. Competes for the same regional student pool in the same state, providing a public-sector alternative to Al-Hikmah's private offering.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant University, Ota: One of Nigeria's leading private Christian faith-based universities, established by Living Faith Church. Comparable as a top-tier private faith-affiliated university in Nigeria with strong rankings, multiple faculties, and a similar proprietary-owner governance structure.
• Babcock University: Private Adventist faith-based university in Ogun State, Nigeria with extensive program offerings and long operating history. Comparable as a faith-affiliated private university with similar diversified revenue streams and multi-faculty portfolio.
• Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti: Prominent private Nigerian university founded by a prominent philanthropist (Afe Babalola) with broad program offerings. Comparable as a founder-driven private Nigerian university with strong infrastructure investment and multiple revenue channels.
• Bowen University, Iwo: Private Baptist faith-based university in Osun State, Nigeria operated by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Comparable as a faith-affiliated private university with similar multi-faculty structure and tuition-based revenue model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/F-GZrohcavc
• Xx.com/alhikmahuni_NG
• Facebookfacebook.com/alhikmahuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-hikmah-university-ilorin-nigeria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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