Top 10 Best Universities in Nigeria

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  1. The University of Ibadan (UI) continues to top the list of best universities in Nigeria. In addition, the rating is based on the results of the National University Commission's January 2022 ranking. The Institution of Ibadan (U.I.) is Nigeria's most prestigious university, with campuses in Ibadan and Oyo. It is a public research institute that began as a University of London affiliate in 1948, making it one of Nigeria's oldest organizations. It became an autonomous university in 1963, three years after Nigeria gained independence.


    Bigard Seminary in Enugu State, Archbishop Vining College of Theology in Akure, St Augustine's College of Education in Akoka, Lagos, and others are among the university's affiliate institutions. The institution offers pre-degree courses as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Since then, the institution has grown to include 13 faculties and academic programs.


    Founded: 1948
    Location: Oduduwa Road, 200132, Ibadan, Nigeria
    Website: www.ui.edu.ng

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  2. Covenant University is the second-best university in Nigeria, according to our ranking of the top ten universities in the country. Covenant Institution is a private Pentecostal Christian university in Ota, Nigeria, that has been in operation since 2002.


    Christian Mission Ethos lists the university as one of Africa's top universities. Nonetheless, the University is dedicated to continuing at the forefront of learning based on total man enlightenment. In addition, the university was founded on the goal of developing a new generation of leaders and restoring the black race's dignity.


    The Faculty of Commerce and Social Sciences, the College of Leadership and Development, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Science and Technology are the four colleges that are primarily committed to professional courses at the institution.

    Over the last 15 years, Covenant University has grown in popularity. In its 2018 ranking, the Nigerian Institution Commission called it the top private university in Nigeria and the sixth best university overall. The university is placed 601–800th in the World University Rankings 2019, 301+ in the University Impact Ranking 2019, and 301+ in the Impact Rankings on People's Good Health and Well-Being 2019.


    Founded: 2002
    Location: KM 10 Idiroko Rd, 112104, Ota, Nigeria
    Website: covenantuniversity.edu.ng

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  3. The University of Nigeria Nsukka is a federal university in Nigeria's Enugu state. Nnamdi Azikiwe (governor-general of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963) formed the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Nigeria's first president, from 1963 to 1966) was inaugurated in 1955 and fully opened in 1960.


    For a student population of almost 36,000, UNN oversees 102 academic departments in 15 faculties and provides 82 undergraduate and 211 graduate programs. This is the situation on four campuses: Nsukka, Campus Enugu (UNEC), University Hospital of Nigeria (UNTH) in Ituku-Ozalla, and the University of Nigeria Aba campus (UNAC). The UNN has a business school as well.


    Agriculture, Arts, Biological Sciences, Education, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine are all housed on the Nsukka campus. Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Law, and Medical Sciences are among the faculties of Enugu, which was once known as the Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology (UNEC).

    The Faculty of Dentistry of Health Sciences and Technology is housed inside the University Hospital (UNTH). Finally, the Nigerian Language Institute is located on the UNAC Aba campus.

    The research is carried out in institutions of African studies, education, development, postgraduate studies, and phytotherapy and medical research and development. Climate change, space science, and energy studies have all been given their own centers.


    Many officials, including governors, senators, and ministers from the Nigerian and other African governments, as well as academics, businesspeople, artists, and performers, are members of the UNN.

    Its mission is to be in the forefront of academic research and development, innovation, information transfer, and human resource development around the world, all while promoting the fundamental ideas that will restore man's dignity. In the World University Rankings 2022, it is rated 1001+.


    Founded: 1955
    Location: Nsukka - Onitsha Rd, Nsukka, Nigeria
    Website: www.unn.edu.ng

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  4. The Obafemi Awolowo University, formerly known as the University of Ife, was founded in 1962. In terms of landmass, the university is one of the largest in the country. It covers a total area of 11,862 hectares. The institution has a core campus, a student residential area, staff housing, and a teaching and research farm as a result of its location.


    The Obafemi Awolowo University is another prestigious institution that has been recognized as one of Africa's greatest academic institutions. The OAU is one of the most prestigious schools in the country's southwest, located in the state of Osun.


    This school, which is accredited by the NUC, offers numerous faculties and departments that provide a variety of courses that are approved by the JAMB for Nigerian students. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) also offers pre- bachelor's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as courses and programs leading to legally recognized higher education degrees in a wide range of subjects. This 58-year-old Nigerian college has an entrance exam-based admissions system. Applicants from all over the world are encouraged to apply.


    Founded: 1961
    Location: Ile, 220101, Ife, Nigeria
    Website: oauife.edu.ng

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  5. The Federal University of Technology Minna, which comes in fifth on our list of top institutions in Nigeria, is another outstanding institution that has produced many outstanding Nigerians. The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) was established in 1982 as a public, non-profit higher education institution in the suburbs of Minna, a small town in Niger with a population of 250,000 to 499,999 people. Secondary campuses for this school can be found in the following locations: Bosso.


    Minna's Federal University of Technology (FUT Minna) is a vast and diverse higher education institution (unified enrollment rate: 15,000 to 9,999 students).


    The University, which is ranked fifth among the best universities in Nigeria for 2022, offers courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as undergraduate degrees (certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, or founders), undergraduate and master's degrees, and doctorates in a variety of fields.

    This 37-year-old university offers a stringent admissions criteria based on student entrance exams, background, and academic accomplishments. The admission rate varies between 80% and 90%, making this Nigerian higher education institution a less selective university.


    Founded: 1983
    Location: HGMW+CGW, 920101, Minna, Nigeria
    Website: futminna.edu.ng

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  6. University of Lagos is one of the best universities in Nigeria. For more than five decades, the University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) has delivered qualitative and research-based instruction to people all around the world. It has three campuses in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub. The primary campus in Akoka is the Yaba X-Ray School and its medical school at Idi-Araba, Surulere (which is largely surrounded by the panoramic view of Lagos Lagoon).


    This Nigerian university offers more than 86 undergraduate programs and 140 postgraduate programs (DPI, Masters / M.Phil, and PhD) across twelve faculties and five institutes, including: Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Administration Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences and Social Sciences, Institute of Distance Education, Confucius Institute, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute.


    Founded: 1962
    Location: University of Lagos, University Road Lagos Mainland Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
    Website: unilag.edu.ng

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  7. Another federal university is Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), which is located in Zaria, Kaduna state. If you wish to study medicine as a university degree, this is one of the greatest scientific universities to attend. They have one of Nigeria's largest teaching hospitals.


    Ahmadu Bello University, or ABU, was founded in 1962 and is now regarded as one of the best universities in Nigeria.

    The Ashby Commission on Graduate Certificate and Higher Education in Nigeria had suggested the building of a university in northern Nigeria prior to the formation of the ABU. The ABU was created as a result of this advice.


    The institution commenced full operation in 1962 on the premises of the defunct Nigerian College of Arts, Science, and Technology; Kongo's writing training center; Samaru Agricultural Research Station; and Shika Livestock Farm.

    Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sokoto Sardauna and Nigeria's Prime Minister, is honored with the name ABU.


    The following faculties were present at the start of the university including Agriculture, Engineering, Law and Science. There were 15 schools represented, with 426 students attending the inauguration.

    The institution currently has two campuses, each with 12 faculties, one graduate school, and 82 departments. The total number of students enrolled at this university is 35,000, and they represent a wide range of ethnic backgrounds because they come from all 50 states.


    In addition, the university has five institutes, six specialized centers, a division of agricultural colleges, a school of basic studies and recuperation, a secondary school of demonstration, a primary school, and a consulting center. The university as a whole, as well as society as a whole.

    There are over 1,400 academic and research employees at the university, as well as about 6,000 non-teaching, senior and junior administrative staff.


    Founded: 1962
    Location: Samaru Campus, Community Market, 810211, Zaria, Nigeria
    Website: www.abu.edu.ng

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  8. The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta was founded in 1988 and is a public nonprofit higher education school located in the metropolitan area of Abeokuta, Ogun (population 500,000 to 1,000,000). Secondary campuses are also available at this prestigious Nigerian university.


    The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a vast and diverse higher education institution (uni-rank enrollment rate: 10,000 14,999 students).


    The Federal University of Agriculture of Abeokuta (FUNAAB) offers courses and programs that lead to officially recognized higher education diplomas in a variety of subjects, including pre-baccalaureate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and doctorates. study.


    This 31-year-old institution of higher learning has a stringent admissions strategy based on entrance tests. The admission percentage varies between 40% and 50%, indicating that this Nigerian higher education school is somewhat selective.


    Founded: 1988
    Location: Alabata Street, 111101, Abeokuta, Nigeria
    Website: unaab.edu.ng

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  9. The University of Ilorin is a federally funded university in Ilorin, Nigeria's westernmost city. In 1975, a Federal Military Government law established seven higher education institutes. The decree was issued to carry out Nigeria's Third National Development Plan's educational directives, which aimed to provide opportunities for Nigerians interested in pursuing higher education. One of Nigeria's most prestigious universities is the University of Ilorin.


    UNILORIN, as it is known, admitted its first 200 students on October 23, 1976, and academic work began on October 25, 1976. The University began on a portion of the temporary campus of the Kwara State Polytechnic. The Faculties of Art, Science, Education, Engineering, Business, Social Science, and Basic Clinic Sciences all have their academic programs on this site.


    UNILORIN was the first Nigerian university to be named among the top 20 universities in Africa in 2014. In Africa, he was ranked 20th, and in the world, he was placed 1824th. In the same year, the University began the cultivation of a 10,000-hectare oil palm plantation, which would eventually serve as a source of foreign cash.


    Between 2012 and 2016, the JAMB indicated that UNILORIN had the most candidates and was one of Nigeria's leading universities.


    Founded: 1975
    Location: 1515, P.M.B, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Website: www.unilorin.edu.ng

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  10. The Institution of Benin (UNIBEN) is a public research university located in Benin, Nigeria, in the state of Edo. The University of Benin is one of Benin's most prestigious institutions. In 1970, the University of Benin was founded as a school to combat illiteracy in the country. Before being granted university status by the Commission of National Universities (NUC) in 1971, it was a technology institute.


    The University of Benin has faculties and departments that offer graduate, undergraduate, diploma, and certificate courses to its more than 30,000 students. The University of Benin, also known as UNIBEN, is one of the country's best-ranked universities.


    The School presently comprises two campuses and fifteen faculties, including the principal library, the John Harris Library. The University of Benin is well-known for collaborating with a wide range of international universities as well as local and international organizations such as USAID, Ford Foundation, UNCF, RMRDC, and others.

    UNIBEN
    is credited with producing the first vice-chancellor. That's what happened from 1985 until 1991 when Grace Alele-Williams was appointed. The total number of students enrolled in the university is currently above 40,000. Both full-time and part-time students are included.


    Founded: 1970

    Location: 1154, Main Gate, P.M.B, Benin -Ore Rd, Benin City, Nigeria

    Website: uniben.edu.ng

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