Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, have earned top rankings in Nigeria, as per the 2024 ratings by Times Higher Education.
The Times Higher World University ranking considers a total of 1,904 universities from 108 countries and regions.
This ranking is determined using a methodology called WUR 3.0, which evaluates institutions in five key areas: teaching quality, research environment, research excellence, industry engagement, and international outlook.
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Top Nigerian Universities
Other Nigerian universities that achieved high rankings include the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Port Harcourt.
Among these top 15 universities, nine are located in the South West region of Nigeria, two in the South East, two in the South-South, one in the North West, and one in the North Central.
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The Top 15 Universities in Nigeria for 2024
- Covenant University
- University of Ibadan
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- University of Lagos
- Bayero University
- University of Ilorin
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Afe Babalola University
- University of Benin
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Lagos State University
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- University of Port Harcourt
