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5 Best Bachelor's Universities in Nigeria

Crawford University leads the 5 Bachelor's universities in Nigeria on research impact (17,058 citations). Taraba State University (#67 in Nigeria) and Tai Solarin University of Education (#69 in Nigeria) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 162 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Crawford University has the largest research record in this group, with 17,058 citations and an h-index of 72.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (25), Education (19), Business & Management (17) and Science (15). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). Taraba State University offers the widest choice, with 46 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's in Nigeria?

Crawford University (#64 in Nigeria), Taraba State University (#67 in Nigeria) and Tai Solarin University of Education (#69 in Nigeria) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's in Nigeria?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's course take in Nigeria?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's courses start in Nigeria?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's courses in Nigeria?

Taraba State University, with 46, ahead of Godfrey Okoye University (42).

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