5 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Nigeria

Crawford University tops our list of 5 Social Sciences & Psychology 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. The universities on this list offer 27 matching courses between them.

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5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

1Best overall

#64 in Nigeria Nigeria

Crawford University

Public University · 3 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#64 in Nigeria · by research impact

17,058 citations · h-index 72

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2Top pick

#67 in Nigeria Nigeria

Taraba State University

Public University · 6 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#67 in Nigeria · by research impact

15,561 citations · h-index 45

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3Top pick

#69 in Nigeria Nigeria

Tai Solarin University of Education

Public University · 5 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#69 in Nigeria · by research impact

14,189 citations · h-index 48

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4Ranked

#85 in Nigeria Nigeria

Godfrey Okoye University

Public University · 9 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#85 in Nigeria · by research impact

7,692 citations · h-index 37

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5Ranked

#89 in Nigeria Nigeria

The Achievers University

Public University · 4 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#89 in Nigeria · by research impact

6,218 citations · h-index 35

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Crawford University is cited most (17,058 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (85% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Godfrey Okoye University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Nigeria for Social Sciences & Psychology?

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 Social Sciences & Psychology in Nigeria?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Nigeria?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Nigeria?

Fall is the main intake — 85% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Nigeria?

Godfrey Okoye University, with 9, ahead of Taraba State University (6).

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