The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025 have revealed the leading universities in Africa, with South Africa and Egypt dominating the top 10.
South Africa boasts five institutions in the top 10, while Egypt and Algeria lead the region with the most universities on the global rankings, with 35 and 26, respectively.
Nigeria’s Covenant University ranks between 801-1000, holding the highest position for Nigerian universities.
Here are the Top 10 Universities in Africa for 2025:
University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (Morocco)
University of Johannesburg (South Africa)
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) (Egypt)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
American University in Cairo (Egypt)
Future University in Egypt (Egypt)
Kafrelsheikh University (Egypt)
This year’s rankings assessed over 2,000 universities across 115 countries, highlighting Africa’s growing prominence in higher education.
While Oxford, MIT, and Stanford dominate the global rankings, African universities continue to excel regionally, showcasing significant improvements in research, innovation, and academic quality.
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