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6 Best Public Engineering Universities in Nigeria

Of the 6 Public Engineering universities in Nigeria, University of Portharcourt ranks highest on research impact (243,024 citations). It is followed by Bells University of Technology (#56 in Nigeria) and Crawford University (#64 in Nigeria). Across the whole list there are 20 courses to choose from.

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#13 in Nigeria Nigeria

University of Portharcourt

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)
1975Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#13 in Nigeria · by research impact
243,024 citations · h-index 135
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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 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Portharcourt, founded in 1975.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 12 bachelor's and 1 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (12), Mechanical Engineering (3), Mechatronics Engineering (2) and Civil Engineering (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). Bells University of Technology offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Engineering in Nigeria?

University of Portharcourt (#13 in Nigeria), Bells University of Technology (#56 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 Engineering in Nigeria?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Engineering course take in Nigeria?

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

When do Public Engineering courses start in Nigeria?

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Engineering courses in Nigeria?

Bells University of Technology, with 6, ahead of The Achievers University (5).

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