Top Universities in Nigeria

University of Ibadan leads the 115 universities in Nigeria on research impact (1,506,090 citations). It is followed by University of Nigeria (#2 in Nigeria) and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (#3 in Nigeria). Across the whole list there are 230 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#1 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Ibadan

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1948Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#1 in Nigeria · by research impact

1,506,090 citations · h-index 330

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2Top pick

#2 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Nigeria

Public University · 1 course

Master of Public Administration Mpa Program Empowering Public Sector Leaders Across AfricaMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#2 in Nigeria · by research impact

777,244 citations · h-index 200

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3Top pick

#3 in Nigeria Nigeria

Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

Public University · 4 courses

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#3 in Nigeria · by research impact

609,801 citations · h-index 195

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4Ranked

#4 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ahmadu Bello University

Public University · 0 courses

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#4 in Nigeria · by research impact

541,347 citations · h-index 197

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5Ranked

#5 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Lagos

Public University · 6 courses

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—Founded

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—International

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#5 in Nigeria · by research impact

520,700 citations · h-index 192

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6Ranked

#6 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Ilorin

Public University · 0 courses

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#6 in Nigeria · by research impact

400,545 citations · h-index 172

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7Ranked

#7 in Nigeria Nigeria

Federal University of Technology, Akure

Public University · 0 courses

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#7 in Nigeria · by research impact

377,967 citations · h-index 167

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8Ranked

#8 in Nigeria Nigeria

Covenant University

Public University · 0 courses

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#8 in Nigeria · by research impact

376,002 citations · h-index 165

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9Ranked

#9 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Calabar

Public University · 0 courses

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#9 in Nigeria · by research impact

306,035 citations · h-index 141

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10Ranked

#10 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Benin

Public University · 0 courses

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#10 in Nigeria · by research impact

295,638 citations · h-index 157

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11Ranked

#11 in Nigeria Nigeria

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1992Founded

49,000Students

—International

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#11 in Nigeria · by research impact

267,067 citations · h-index 152

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12Ranked

#12 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1990Founded

30,000Students

—International

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#12 in Nigeria · by research impact

245,839 citations · h-index 143

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13Ranked

#13 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Portharcourt

Public University · 5 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1975Founded

—Students

—International

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#13 in Nigeria · by research impact

243,024 citations · h-index 135

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14Ranked

#14 in Nigeria Nigeria

Bayero University Kano

Public University · 0 courses

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#14 in Nigeria · by research impact

234,523 citations · h-index 162

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15Ranked

#15 in Nigeria Nigeria

Redeemers University

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Nigeria · by research impact

202,300 citations · h-index 184

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16Ranked

#16 in Nigeria Nigeria

Federal University of Technology, Minna

Public University · 1 course

Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

20,000Students

—International

Admissions open

#16 in Nigeria · by research impact

166,101 citations · h-index 134

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17Ranked

#17 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Maiduguri

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

1975Founded

—Students

—International

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#17 in Nigeria · by research impact

159,148 citations · h-index 138

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18Ranked

#18 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Uyo

Public University · 1 course

Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies PdgsMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#18 in Nigeria · by research impact

138,396 citations · h-index 140

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19Ranked

#19 in Nigeria Nigeria

Lagos State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#19 in Nigeria · by research impact

141,804 citations · h-index 132

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20Ranked

#20 in Nigeria Nigeria

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Public University · 0 courses

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#20 in Nigeria · by research impact

140,644 citations · h-index 118

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21Ranked

#21 in Nigeria Nigeria

Landmark University

Public University · 0 courses

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#21 in Nigeria · by research impact

139,143 citations · h-index 119

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22Ranked

#22 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Jos

Public University · 0 courses

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#22 in Nigeria · by research impact

130,135 citations · h-index 110

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23Ranked

#23 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ebonyi State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#23 in Nigeria · by research impact

123,820 citations · h-index 110

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24Ranked

#24 in Nigeria Nigeria

Ekiti State University

Public University · 0 courses

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#24 in Nigeria · by research impact

119,218 citations · h-index 107

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Ibadan is cited most (1,506,090 citations). 14 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

115 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is University of Ibadan, founded in 1948. Nnamdi Azikiwe University is the largest, with 49,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 165 bachelor's, 11 master's, 5 professional and 3 diploma. The most common subjects are Business & Management (19), Education (18), Social Sciences & Psychology (14) and Engineering (12). The usual length is 4 years and 3–4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). Taraba State University offers the widest choice, with 46 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Nigeria?

University of Ibadan (#1 in Nigeria), University of Nigeria (#2 in Nigeria) and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (#3 in Nigeria) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Nigeria are public?

115 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Nigeria?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3–4 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Nigeria?

Fall is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Nigeria?

Taraba State University, with 46, ahead of Godfrey Okoye University (44).

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