Looking
at the best universities in Nigeria in the latest ranking released by
webometrics of the top universities in Africa which is an all South
African top 8 universities, one Nigerian University is positioned among
the top 20. However, the ranking has revealed the top 10 universities in
Nigeria which are mentioned below.
10. Covenant University, Ota
Covenant University is a growing, dynamic vision-birthed, vision
driven University, founded on a Christian mission ethos and committed to
pioneering excellence at the cutting edge of learning.
Driven by the compelling vision of raising a new generation of
Leaders for the African Continent on the platform of a Holistic, Human
Development and integrated learning curriculum, in order to raise Total
Men who will go out to develop their world. Covenant University ranks
number 10 on our list of top 10 Universities in Nigeria
9. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an
Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged
University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971.
The University has continued to grow from strength to strength with a number of Faculties, Departments, Institutes and Units.
The University offers courses at various levels: Postgraduate,
Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate. Presently, the total student
enrolment stands at over 40,000 made up of both full-time and part-time
students shared among the various Facultie
s.
8. Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi Polytechnic is one of the leading Polytechnics in the country,
in one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan towns in Nigeria.
Auchi Polytechnic is one of the first four Polytechnics in Nigeria.
It was founded in 1963, first, as a technical college and later in 1973
as a Polytechnic.
The extent law establishing it assigns to the institution the task of
producing well trained and highly skilled middle level manpower for the
national economy in the areas of engineering technology, science
environmental studies, Management studies and Art & Design.
7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) began in 1961 following the
recommendation of the Ashby Commission on “Post-School Certificate and
Higher Education in Nigeria’.
Ahmadu Bello University began full operation in 1962, on the cites of
these educational institutions: the defunct Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology, founded in 1955; the Clerical Training Centre,
Kongo, founded in 1957; the Samaru Agricultural Research Station,
established in 1924, and the Shika Livestock Farm, started in 1928.
6. University of Ibadan (U.I)
University of Ibadan (U.I) is Nigeria’s premier university that is
located at Ibadan, Oyo state. The institution offers both undergraduate
degrees and post graduate degrees. Admission into university of Ibadan
is however very difficult and competitive.
5. University of Illorin
One of the top 10 best universities in Nigeria according to the
latest rankings. UNILORIN is also one of NUC’s best universities in
Nigeria
4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
A top Nigerian University with the vision to place herself in the
forefront of Research and development, Innovation, Knowledge Transfer
and Human Resource Development in the global academic terrain, while
promoting the core values which will ensure the restoration of the
dignity of man. Also among the leading Universities in Nigeria
3. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos has, for over 4 decades,
provided quality and objective education to both Nigerian and its
neighbours.
The University has built a legacy of excellence and has been
instrumental in the production of top range graduates and academia who
have had tremendous impact, directly or indirectly, on growth and
development in Nigeria.
The honours and awards won testify to the positive impact of the
University of Lagos on education and academic matters in Nigeria.
2. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State (FUNAAB)
was established on 1 January 1988 by the Federal Government when four
Universities of Technology, earlier merged in 1984, were demerged. This
led to the creation of the first two Universities of Agriculture in
Abeokuta and Makurdi.
1. Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U)
The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife.
The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totalling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.
In the 1970’s and the early 1980’s, the University attained a
foremost position among universities in Africa, with a vibrant academic
and social atmosphere and a high international reputation.
Today, the University celebrates a rich tradition of excellence
having produced, from among its staff, a Nobel Laureate and four
National Merit Award winners.
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