WEBROMETRICS RANKINGS OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
In Nigeria, there are a total of 152 NUC-Accredited Universities – 40 Federal, 44 State and 68 Privately owned Universities. But which of these degree-awarding institutions are the best? What are the top 10 best universities in Nigeria right now?
10. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
FUTO as it is commonly referred to is known for its technologically above-average graduates. Located in Owerri, Imo State, the University was established in 1980 and has 7 colleges, which include the Schools of Agriculture, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Management and Management Technology, Health and Environmental Sciences. It has a population 0f 22,000 students and is currently ranked 3214th worldwide.
9. Ahmadu Bello University
Founded on the 4th of October 1962, the Ahmadu Bello University is located in Zaria, Kaduna State and is named after the Sardauna of Sokoto – Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first premier of Northern Nigeria. ABU runs a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs; including its own Teaching Hospital, which is one of the largest in the country. The university boasts of one of the highest amount of graduates turned political leaders such as former president of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former Vice Presidents Namadi Sambo and Atiku Abubakar, and also a host of former governors.
It is currently ranked 3049th in the world.
8. University of Ilorin
Unilorin is located in Ilorin, Kwara State and was established by a decree of the Military government in 1975. The main campus houses the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, Education, Law, Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and an extensive post-graduate school. It has a population of 20,000 students and is ranked 2986th in the world.
7. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
The Federal Government established FUNAAB in 1988 when four universities of technology that were earlier merged in 1984 were demerged. The university has 179 academic programmes made up of 44 undergraduate programmes, 135 graduate programmes and 56 Doctorate degree programmes. It has a population of 15,095 undergraduates and 1,640 postgraduates and is currently ranked 2915th in the world.
6. University of Port Harcourt
UNIPORT as it is commonly called is located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was established in 1975 under the name ‘University College, Port Harcourt’ but was later given university status in 1977. In 1982, it was split into twelve faculties – including Faculties of Engineering, Pharmacy, Humanities, amongst others. It is ranked 2841st in the world and has a population of between 35,000 and 40,000 students.
5. University of Nigeria
Once known as the University of Biafra, the University of Nigeria is located in Nsukka, Enugu State and was established in 1955 by the then Premier of the Eastern Region – Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe. UNN has 15 faculties and 102 academic departments; it offers 82 undergraduate programs and 211 postgraduate programs. It is currently ranked 2653rd in the world.
4. University of Lagos
The University of Lagos or UNILAG as it is popularly called is located in Lagos State. The first campus is at Akoka, Yaba while the medical campus is at Idi-Araba, Surulere. It was established in 1962 and in 2012, former President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to rename it Moshood Abiola University – MAULAG.
It is one of the most competitive in the country in terms of admissions but it still has approximately 57,000 students. It has faculties of Arts, Law, Sciences, Engineering, Medical sciences etc, and is currently ranked 2614th in the world.
3. Obafemi Awolowo University
Established in 1961, OAU as it is commonly called is located in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The university started out with five faculties – Agriculture, Arts, Economics, Social Studies, Law and Sciences. Eight other faculties have since been added, including Pharmacy and Engineering. It has a population of about 35,000 students excluding the postgraduate programs. It is currently ranked 1988th in the world.
2. Covenant University
Covenant University is located in Ota, Ogun State and was founded in October 2002, by the presiding Bishop David Oyedepo of Faith Tabernacle, aka Winners Chapel. Widely regarded as the best private university in Nigeria, its academic programme is run in 4 colleges namely, College of Science and Technology, College of Engineering, College of Leadership Development Studies, and the College of Business and Social Sciences. It also runs a postgraduate program, has a population of about 15000 students and is currently ranked 1790th in the world.
1. University of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan, popularly known as UI is the oldest university in Nigeria. and was established in 1948. It is located in Ibadan, Oyo state. Besides the College of Medicine, there are 11 other faculties including the faculty of Arts, Law and Technology and 33,841 students. It became the first Nigerian university to make top 1000 in the Times Higher Education rankings. It is currently ranked 1336th in the world.
NOTE THAT
This ranking was done by Webometrics which is the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions. It makes use of Cybermetrics Lab which provides reliable, multidimensional, updated and useful information about the performance of universities from all over the world based on their web presence and impact.
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