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6 Best Master's Universities in Nigeria

University of Nigeria tops our list of 6 Master's universities in Nigeria on research impact (777,244 citations). Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (#3 in Nigeria) and University of Lagos (#5 in Nigeria) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
OA Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife logo
#3 in Nigeria Nigeria
#3 in Nigeria · by research impact
609,801 citations · h-index 195
3Top pick
UL University of Lagos logo
#5 in Nigeria Nigeria
#5 in Nigeria · by research impact
520,700 citations · h-index 192

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Nigeria has the largest research record in this group, with 777,244 citations and an h-index of 200.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Portharcourt, founded in 1975.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business Administration (MBA) (3), Professional Accounting & Finance (1), Agriculture (1) and Public Health (1). The usual length is 24 months and 24 months for EMNIF, 12 months for PGDNIF. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (33% of courses with a stated intake). University of Lagos offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Nigeria (#2 in Nigeria), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (#3 in Nigeria) and University of Lagos (#5 in Nigeria) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in Nigeria?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 24 months, with 24 months for EMNIF, 12 months for PGDNIF the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Nigeria?

Fall is the main intake — 33% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

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

University of Lagos, with 3, ahead of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife (3).

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