Top 10 Universities In Nigeria: Current Ranking


They are over 100 tertiary institutions in Nigeria,
this post contains the list of the top 10 ten
best universities in Nigeria according to the latest NUC ranking.

Over the years,we have noticed the rise in the number of tertiary institutions,especially when it comes to the number of new private institutions,in this post we are going to look at the top best universities in Nigeria and 
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examine their ranking both in Nigeria and in the world.


Top 10 Universities In Nigeria

1. University of Ibadan - Ibadan

Also known as UI, this university was founded in 1948,with the motto "Recte sapere fons Right" meaning thinking is the fountain of knowledge. 

The university of Ibadan is ranked as the best university in Nigeria and is among the top 1000 universities in the world ranking (world rank- 992).

The university is located in the urban city of Ibadan.

UI is accredited by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

The University has about 24 thousand students and offers different  higher education degrees like as pre-bachelor degrees,bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. 
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UI also has several academic facilities including a library, housing, sport facilities,financial aids,scholarships, study abroad,exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities.

UI is currently the best university in Nigeria.

2. University of Nigeria -  Nsukka 

The University of Nigeria was founded in 1960,with the motto 'To restore the dignity of man'. 

The University's mascot is a Lion,the students of this university call themselves Lions and Lioness. 

The university is ranked as the second best university in Nigeria and has a world rank of 1999.

The university is located in a small city of Nsukka,a small town outside the states main capital city Enugu.

The university of Nigeria Nsukka enrolls almost 50,000 new students each year.
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The school is also recognized by the National Universities Commission NUC Nigeria.

UNN offers courses such as bachelor degrees, master degrees and doctorate degree programs.

UNN also provides several academic facilities including a library, housing, sport facilities Etc

3. University of Lagos

The University of Lagos is ranked as the third best University in Nigeria and has a current world ranking of 2119.

Founded in 1962, University of Lagos is officially accredited by the National Universities Commission and enrolls about 40,000 students yearly.

The university offers degree courses such as bachelor degrees ,master degrees, doctorate degrees Etc

The university popularly called UNILAG also provides several academic  facilities  to students like a library, housing, sport facilities Etc
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UNILAG's motto is "In deed and in truth".

4. Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

Popularly known as OAU,the Obafemi Awolowo University was Founded in 1962 with the Motto "For Learning and Culture". 

The university is the ranked as the fourth best university in Nigeria and ranked globally at number 2180.

The University is accredited by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

The university has a yearly enrollment range of about 30,000 students and offers degree courses such as pre-bachelor degrees,bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees Etc
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OAU also provides several academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities Etc

5. Covenant University Ota

The fifth best university in Nigeria with a world rank of 2584 is the Covenant University Ota popularly called CU.

The tertiary institution enrolls about 7,000 students yearly and offers degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees Etc

This over 15 years old higher-education institution is the only private University to make the list as one of the best universities in Nigeria. 

CU also provides some of the best,if not the best academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities Etc

CU was founded in 2002 and its motto is "Raising a New Generation of Leaders".

6.  Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

This tertiary institution is ranked as number six in the vountry rank.Ahmadu Bello University also known as 
ABU was established in 1962.

The tertiary institution is accredited by the National Universities Commission,ABU has an enrollment range of about 30,000 students yearly.
The University offers higher education courses and degrees as with a proper academic facilities.


7. Federal University of Technology, Minna

The Federal University of Technology, Minna is the 7th best university in Nigeria and has a world rank of 3202.

FUT Minna was founded in 1982 and is accredited  by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria. 
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This tertiary institution enrolls about 20,000 students yearly and offers several degree awarding courses. 

The school's motto is "Technology for Empowerment".

8. University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin is ranked as the 8th best university in Nigeria and has a world ranking of 4020.

The university was founded in 1975,and has an estimated yearly intake of about 30,000 students. 

The university offers degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in different areas of study.

The school also provides several academic facilities and services to students.

The school's motto is "Probitas Doctrina" which means Character and learning.

9. University of Benin 

The University of Benin is the 9th best university in Nigeria with a world rank of 4309.

The university was founded in 1970,it is currently located in Ugbowo, Edo State Nigeria. 

This institution is also popularly called UNIBEN and enrolls about 50,000 students every year.
This tertiary institution is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

UNIBEN also offers degree awarding courses and programs such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several fields of study. This University has been in existence for over 47 years.

UNIBEN also provides several academic facilities and infrastructure to it's students.

10. Federal University of Technology, Owerri

Federal University of Technology, Owerri is the 10th best university in Nigeria and has a world rank of 4680.
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The university was founded in 1980.

The tertiary institution is also popularly called FUTO and is accredited by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

FUTO offers degree awarding courses and programs and also provides academic facilities and services to students.The school's motto is "Technology For Service".



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