Best ranked Nigerian universities in 2024

The Times Higher Education (THE) has disclosed Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure as the leading tertiary institutions in Nigeria in its 2024 World University rankings, featuring 1,904 universities from 108 nations.

Employing the recently introduced WUR 3.0 methodology, THE assessed universities based on teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.

Covenant University secured a spot in the global 801-1000 range, standing among the top 1,000 universities globally and emerging as Nigeria’s highest-ranking tertiary institution.

Top Universities in Nigeria According to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024

1. Covenant University 
2. University of Ibadan 
3. Federal University of Technology, Akure 
4. University of Ilorin – Global Ranking
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Global Ranking
6. Afe Babalola University – Global Ranking
7. University of Benin – Global Ranking
8. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta – Global Ranking
9. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology 
10. Lagos State University (LASU) 
11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University 
12. Obafemi Awolowo University
13. University of Port Harcourt