University Ranking in Nigeria- Positions and Locations

As a student seeking for admission into higher institution, basically Nigeria University, it important you know the university ranking in Nigeria. Understanding the university ranking in Nigeria will help you make an informed decision on the choice of school to apply for.

Nigeria has the largest education system on the African continent; this should not be surprising considering her population. Considering the number of universities in the country, it is only wise to set up an internal ranking system. This system was established in 2001 which at the time was the first in Africa.

University ranking in Nigeria has been an advantageous measure for both institutions and prospective students alike. In Nigeria the ranking is carried out by the NUC in conjunction with other bodies like 4ICU, UniRank, webometrics, etc. The list is released yearly online and published in local newspapers.

This university ranking system is the reason why we are able to ascertain the best State universities in Nigeria, the best private universities in Nigeria, the best federal university in Nigeria etc. The ranking system is based on indicators set in place by the NUC and they include:

The overall percentage of accredited courses in each university.
The balance of academics at professorial level.
Measure of foreign staff.
Measure of foreign students.
Research output.
The amount of revenue generated by the institution internally.
Number of staff with outstanding academic achievements.

This ranking was set up from a longing by government to seek out in a transparent manner institutions that could be partakers of preferential funding. It was also needed to assist prospective students and their parents make easier choices with respect to courses and institutions.

The NUC ensured that following the ranking system and accreditation process, non-accredited courses could be dropped by the universities till accreditation conditions were met. The university ranking indicators were however reviewed in 2010 and a few indicators were added while others changed.

Constant indicators include:

Overall percentage of accredited courses
Proportion of academic staff at professorial level.
Measure of foreign staff.
Measure of foreign students.

New indicators were added based on the prevalent indicators at world level, they include:

Faculty-student ratio.
Academic peer review.
Graduation rates.
Citations in published works per faculty.
Retention of first level students.
On web impact.
Employer reviews.
Alumni employment rate.

Though some of the ranking indicators have been frowned at by some schools of thought, it is evident that students and parents have constantly turned to rankings as a guide to university choices. On the part of the universities it has been helpful to help them seek for funds and other facilities to improve their schools.

Below is the latest university ranking in Nigeria 2018 list, it comprises Federal, State and Private Universities within the country.

S/No	University	Location
1.	University of Lagos	Lagos
2	Ahmadu Bello University	Zaria
3	University of Ibadan	Ibadan
4	University of Nigeria	Nsukka
5	University of Ilorin	Ilorin
6	Obafemi Awolowo University	Ile-Ife
7	Federal University of Technology, Minna	Minna
8	Covenant University	Ota
9	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Akure
10	University of Port Harcourt	Port Harcourt
11	Landmark University	Omu-Aran
12	University of Benin	Benin City
13	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta	Abeokuta
14	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti	Oye-Ekiti
15	Lagos State University	Ojo
16	Bayero University Kano	Kano
17	American University of Nigeria	Yola
18	University of Jos	Jos
19	Rivers State University of Science and Technology	Port Harcourt
20	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Owerri
21	University of Uyo	Uyo
22	Nnamdi Azikiwe University	Awka
23	Usmanu Danfodio University	Sokoto
24	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture	Umuahia
25	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology	Ogbomoso
26	Babcock University	Ilishan-Remo
27	Adekunle Ajasin University	Akungba Akoko
28	University of Abuja	Abuja
29	Afe Babalola University	Ado-Ekiti
30	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University	Bauchi
31	Olabisi Onabanjo University	Ago Iwoye
32	Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti	Ado-Ekiti
33	Enugu State University of Science and Technology	Enugu
34	Tai Solarin University of Education	Ijebu-Ode
35	Kwara State University	Ilorin
36	Federal University, Ndufu-Alike	Ikwo
37	Osun State University	Oshogbo
38	University of Agriculture, Makurdi	Makurdi
39	Benue State University	Makurdi
40	Nasarawa State University	Keffi
41	Nile University of Nigeria	Abuja
42	Ebonyi State University	Abakaliki
43	Abia State University	Uturu
44	Al-Hikmah University	Ilorin
45	Federal University, Otuoke	Otuoke
46	Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University	Katsina
47	University of Maiduguri	Maiduguri
48	University of Calabar	Calabar
49	Delta State University, Abraka	Abraka
50	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma	Dutsin-Ma
51	Modibbo Adama University of Technology	Yola
52	Pan African University	Lagos
53	Redeemer’s University	Mowe
54	Akwa Ibom State University	Uyo
55	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University	Lapai
56	African University of Science and Technology	Abuja
57	Cross River University of Technology	Calabar
58	Adeleke University	Ede
59	Veritas University	Abuja
60	Imo State University	Owerri
61	Bowen University	Iwo
62	Federal University, Lokoja	Lokoja
63	Federal University of Petroleum Resources	Effurun
64	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University	Uli
65	Kogi State University	Anyigba
66	Bells University of Technology	Ota
67	Ambrose Alli University	Ekpoma
68	Federal University, Dutse	Dutse
69	Sokoto State University	Sokoto
70	Taraba State University	Jalingo
71	Niger Delta University	Wilberforce Island
72	Federal University, Kashere	Kashere
73	Samuel Adegboyega University	Ogwa
74	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education	Port Harcourt
75	Ondo State University of Science and Technology	Okitipupa
76	Baze University	Abuja
77	Ajayi Crowther University	Oyo Town
78	Federal University, Birnin Kebbi	Birnin Kebbi
79	Kano University of Science and Technology	Wudil
80	Federal University, Lafia	Lafia
81	Kaduna State University	Kaduna
82	Caleb University	Imota
83	Benson Idahosa University	Benin City
84	University of Medical Sciences	Ondo City
85	Lead City University	Ibadan
86	Bingham University	Auta Balifi
87	Northwest University Kano	Kano
88	Elizade University	Ilara-Mokin
89	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology	Aliero
90	Igbinedion University Okada	Okada
91	Joseph Ayo Babalola University	Ikeji-Arakeji
92	Madonna University, Okija	Okija
93	Federal University, Wukari	Wukari
94	Achievers University, Owo	Owo
95	Edo University	Iyamho
96	Paul University	Awka
97	Godfrey Okoye University	Ugwuomu-Nike
98	Bauchi State University	Gadau
99	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Katsina
100	Yobe State University	Damaturu

From this list you will notice that:

The best university in Nigeria 2018 is University of Lagos.
Best Federal University in Nigeria 2018 is university of Lagos.
Best State University in Nigeria 2018 is Lagos State University.
The best Private University in Nigeria 2018 is Covenant University.

This list of NUC university ranking in Nigeria is constantly changing because of serious competition among institutions in the country. It will be helpful to you in making a course and university choice. To get more information about the schools you can simply visit their websites. There you should see the NUC accredited courses and the requirements for admission.

Good luck.

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