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7 Best Public Bachelor's Universities in Nigeria

University of Portharcourt leads the 7 Public Bachelor's universities in Nigeria on research impact (243,024 citations). Federal University of Technology, Minna (#16 in Nigeria) and Crawford University (#64 in Nigeria) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 165 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Portharcourt has the largest research record in this group, with 243,024 citations and an h-index of 135.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Portharcourt, founded in 1975. Federal University of Technology, Minna is the largest, with 20,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Education (15), Social Sciences & Psychology (14), Business & Management (12) and Economics (8). The usual length is 4 years and 3 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 Public Bachelor's in Nigeria?

University of Portharcourt (#13 in Nigeria), Federal University of Technology, Minna (#16 in Nigeria) and Crawford University (#64 in Nigeria) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's in Nigeria?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Bachelor's courses in Nigeria?

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

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