December 22, 2025 Edition

Top 1000 Universities

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Covenant University
Rank #401 Nigeria

Covenant University

Covenant University is a private Christian research university in Nigeria, founded in 2002. it is one of the highest-ranked universities in West Africa, known for its high research output and its focus on leadership development. The university is a leader in computer science and social science research in the region.

Overall Score
38.8
Students
8768
International
0%
University of Ibadan
Rank #501 Nigeria

University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan is the oldest and most prestigious university in Nigeria, founded in 1948. Originally a college of the University of London, it is now an independent flagship institution known as a major center for research in medicine, African studies, and linguistics. It has trained a significant portion of the African continent's intellectual and political elite.

Overall Score
35.3
Students
26648
International
1%
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Rank #1001 Nigeria

University of Nigeria Nsukka

The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) is the first indigenous and one of the most prestigious public research universities in Nigeria, founded in 1955. it is highly distinguished for its excellence in agriculture, medicine, and social sciences. UNN is a major center for Nigerian intellectual and political leadership and has a high research impact.

Overall Score
10.7
Students
34227
International
1%