Islamic-based universities in Nigeria are universities that integrate Islamic principles with modern academic teachings. Most of such higher learning institutions will have quality education in different fields while maintaining Islamic values that will be necessary for the moral and academic growth of their scholars. The following are the top 10 Islamic-based universities in Nigeria:

1. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State

• Established in 2007 by the Nasrul-Lahi-Il-Fatih Society – NASFAT.
• Programs: These are available in Islamic Studies, Humanities, Management, and Natural Sciences.
• Highlights: Fountain University combines Islamic ethos with modern education to turn out graduates notable not just for academic distinction but also morally upright.

2. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara State

• Founded: 2005 by Abdur-Raheem Oladimeji Islamic Foundation.
• Programs: It offers degrees in Humanities, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law, and Education.
• Highligts: It is focused on instilling academic excellence with a sound foundation in moral and spiritual values. The pioneering institution in integrating Islamic ethics with academic rigor.

3. Crescent University (Abeokuta, Ogun State)

• Founded: 2005 by Justice Bola Ajibola.
• Programs: Includes Islamic Studies, Law, Mass Communication, Environmental Science, and others.
• Cres­cent Uni­ver­sity is a cen­ter of aca­d­e­mic and moral excel­lence. It has an impressive record of pro­duc­ing some of the best gradu­ates in dif­fer­ent sec­tors around the world​..

4. Al-Qalam University​ (Katsina, Katsina State)

• Estab­lished: 2005 by the Kat­sina Islamic Foundation.
• Courses: Ara­bic, Islamic Stud­ies, Com­puter Sci­ence, Education.
• Higlights: The first pri­vate Islamic university in Nige­ria. This uni­ver­si­ty applies strict Islamic reg­u­la­tions in aca­d­e­mic and social tran­sa­c­tions among stu­dents, including the application of Sharia law on campus​.

5. Summit University (Offa, Kwara State)

• Founded: 2015 by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria.
• Programs: Its wide range of programs covers all spheres: Science, Social Sciences, and Islamic Studies.
• Highlights: Summit University attaches great importance to the combination of Islamic knowledge with knowledge of modern academic disciplines for all-round development​.

6. Mewar International University (Masaka, Nasarawa State)

• Founded: 2013.
• Programs: Management Sciences, Law, and Social Sciences.
• Highlights: Known for its commitment to high standards of academic and Islamic learning, Mewar International aims to blend the best of both worlds for its students.

7. Kwara State University (Malete, Kwara State)

• Established: 2009.
• Courses Offered: Islamic Studies, Business, Law, and a host of others.
• Kwara State University, though public, inculcates Islamic principles into some of its courses, hence giving it that uniqueness, making it partially religious public news​

8. Yusuf Maitama Sule University (Kano, Kano State)

• Founded: 2012.
• Programs: Offers a range of programs such as Islamic Studies and Social Sciences.
• Highlights: The Institution has the assurance of adequate Islamic academic grounding. The quality of education being offered is of high standards to ensure the instillation of moral values among its students​

9. Bayero University Kano

• Location: Kano, Kano State
• Established: 1975.
• Programmes: Includes Islamic Studies, Sharia Law among others.
• Strength: One of the oldest Universities in Nigeria and highly recognized with strong roots into Islamic education; over the years, Bayero University has built a solid brand for properly integrating Islamic ethos into modern academic curricula​

10. Al-Istiqama University

• Location: Sumaila, Kano State
• Established: 2021.
• Programmes: Islamic Studies, Law, Education.
• Highlights: One of the newest Islamic universities, Al-Istiqama is fast gaining recognition for its commitment to providing both Islamic and secular education in a balanced manner​.

Conclusion

These Islamic-based universities provide a special educational ambiance, amalgamating Islamic values with conventional academic studies. Be it sciences, humanities, or Islamic law, these courses are well provided at these institutions with quality education besides a strong moral foundation. They are the best options for those students who aim for academic excellence with adherence to Islamic teachings.