According to Times Higher Education (THE) has release 2024 edition of it Nigeria university ranking, There are over 35 university in Nigeria.
Top 10 Universities in Nigeria
Here are the comprehensive list of Top 10 best university in Nigeria according to Times Higher Education (THE)
- Covenant University ota , ogun state
- University of Ibadan , (UI)
- Federal University of Tech, Akure, (FUTA)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
- University of Ilorin ,Kwara state (UNILORIN)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.(UNN)
- Afe Babalola University , Ekiti State. (ABUAD)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Brief History Of the top 10 Best Universities In Nigeria
1 . Covenant University
Covenant University Ota, Ogun state is a private university located in ota, Nigeria. It was established in the year 2002.
The University has four Faculty:
- Faculty of science and technology
- Faculty of business and social sciences
- Faculty of engineering.
- Faculty of of leadership and and development studies.
2. University of Ibadan
University of Ibadan(UI) Was a federal university in Nigeria found in 1932.
University of Ibadan(UI) was among the first university in Nigeria.
UI has several faculties which includes;
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of art
- Faculty of science
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of basic medical science
- Faculty of pharmaceutical science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of social science
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Technology
3 . Federal University of Technology, Akure
FUTA is a federal university in akure ,Ondo. The University is separated into different sections, which include; life science, physical science, earth and mineral sciences, environmental technology, engineering and engineering technology, agricultural and agricultural technology, logistics and innovation technology, computing, postgraduate studies and the college of health sciences.
4 . University of Lagos
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Is a federal University located in Lagos state. it was established in the year 1962.
Unilag house 12 faculties:
- Art
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Management Science
- Basic Medical Science
- Law
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Education
- Clinical science .
5 . Bayero University Kano
Bayero University kano is a federal University located in Kano State, in a northern part of Nigeria.
Bayero University Kano is the first university in Kano State, Nigeria.
It was founded in 1975 when it was upgraded from Ado Bayero College to a fully accredited university. BUK is known for best in academic excellent, innovation and research.
The university is among the leading University in medical and health science.
BUK has 17 Faculties, and 108 courses. The University still holds the NUC title for being the most University with the highest number of courses that the NUC has assessed throughout Nigeria.
Here are the list of faculty namely;
- Faculty of Clinical Science
- Faculty of Allied Health Science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Art
- Faculty of Social and Management Science
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Education and others.
6 . University of Ilorin
University Of Ilorin, kwara State is a federal university located in Ilorin, kwara State founded in the year 1975.
Here are the list of faculties in University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) :
- Faculty Of Agriculture
- Faculty Of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty Of Law
- Faculty Of Education
- Faculty Of Engineering And Technology
- Faculty Of Physical Sciences
- Faculty Of Arts
- Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Science
- Faculty Of Social Sciences
- Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty Of Management Sciences.
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is the largest university in Nigeria occupying 15,000 hectares of land.
7 . University of Nigeria, Nsukka
University of Nigeria (UNN) is one of the famous University In Nigeria. It was established by the Federal government in 1955 and Located in Nsukka, Enugu State.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is best know for its academic excellence and research across various discipline.
UNN has 15 faculties which includes;
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Art
- Faculty of science
- Faculty of basic medical science
- Faculty of pharmaceutical science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- College of Clinical Science and others.
8 . Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti is a private university located in Ado-Ekiti. Afe Babalola University, founded in 2009.
Afe Babalola University is among the private university that offer medical related courses
Here are the list of faculties in Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti(ABUAD):
- Faculty Of Agriculture
- Faculty Of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty Of Law
- Faculty Of Education
- Faculty Of Engineering And Technology
- Faculty Of Physical Sciences
- Faculty Of Arts
- Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Science
- Faculty Of Social Sciences
- Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty Of Management Sciences.
9 . University of Benin
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a federal university located in the city of Benin in Edo state. It was established in 1970 it was changed to university in 1971.
UNIBEN has two campus; the Ekehuen campus and Ugbowo (main campus).
Here are the list of faculties in University of Benin. (UNIBEN) :
- Faculty Of Agriculture
- Faculty Of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty Of Law
- Faculty Of Education
- Faculty Of Engineering And Technology
- Faculty Of Physical Sciences
- Faculty Of Arts
- Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Science
- Faculty Of Social Sciences
- Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty Of Management Sciences.
10 . Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is one of the three federal universities of agriculture created by the Nigerian government in 1988. FUNAAB has 10,000-hectare and it was located away 10 miles outside of the city of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state, in 1997.
It is divided into:
- Colleges of Environmental Research Management
- Animal Science and livestock Production
- Agricultural Management and Rural Development
- Plant Science and Crop Production
- Biological Science
- Food Science and Human Ecology Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine.