In a remarkable achievement, Covenant University has once again emerged as the best university in Nigeria, surpassing both the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
This accolade was bestowed upon Covenant University for the second consecutive time in the prestigious 2024 ranking by Times Higher Education.
According to the analysis of the latest rankings released on Thursday, the university, located in Ota, Ogun State, has joined the ranks of the top 1,000 universities globally. Its position at 801st in the world marks a significant milestone. Covenant University initially gained prominence in 2018 when it claimed the title of the best university in Nigeria and secured an impressive sixth place overall.
Following closely behind Covenant University is the University of Ibadan, securing the second spot on the list of the country’s best universities. Meanwhile, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, has solidified its position in third place.
The World University ranking, which encompasses 1,904 universities from 108 countries and regions, serves as the basis for this evaluation. The ranking takes into account various performance indicators across five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. This comprehensive assessment is part of the newly implemented WUR 3.0 methodology.
In addition to the top-ranking institutions mentioned above, several other universities have also made their mark in Nigeria’s educational landscape. Noteworthy institutions include the University of Ilorin, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, the University of Benin, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Port Harcourt.
Among the top 15 universities, nine are situated in the South West region, two in the South East, two in the South-South, one in the North West, and one in the North Central, highlighting the diverse distribution of academic excellence across Nigeria.
Please find below the complete list of the top universities in Nigeria:
Covenant University
University of Ibadan
Federal University of Technology, Akure
University of Lagos
Bayero University
University of Ilorin
University of Nigeria
Afe Babalola University
University of Benin
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Lagos State University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Obafemi Awolowo University
University of Port Harcourt
Abia State University
Akwa Ibom State University
Alex Ekwueme Federal University
Babcock University
Baze University
Bells University of Technology
Benson Idahosa University
Delta State University, Abraka
Edo State University
Edwin Clark University
Elizade University
Evangel University, Akaeze
Federal University of Kashere
Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Fountain University
Landmark University
Nassarawa State University, Keffi
Niger Delta University
Plateau State University
Thomas Adewumi University
Veritas University
Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
It is evident that Nigerian universities continue to strive for excellence and contribute significantly to the nation’s educational landscape.