Covenant University has emerged as Nigeria’s top university and the only Nigerian institution to make the top 1000 global universities list, according to the 2025 World University Rankings.
Nigerian Universities Shine
Forty-four Nigerian universities made the rankings, with four universities – Ahmadu Bello University, Landmark University, University of Ibadan, and University of Lagos – ranked between 1000 and 1200.
Universities ranked between 1201 and 1500
- Bayero University
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- University of Benin
- University of Ilorin
- University of Nigeria
Those ranked after 1500
- Ekiti State University
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Lagos State University
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- University of Port Harcourt
- Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto
Global Rankings
Globally, the University of Oxford topped the list, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Princeton University, and University of Cambridge.
Ranking Criteria
The rankings were based on 18 performance indicators, including teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry income.
NURAC’s Reaction
Professor Peter Okebukola, Chairman of the National Universities Ranking Advisory Committee (NURAC), praised Nigerian universities for their impressive performance.
“Nigerian universities have done Africa proud, maintaining a winning streak over the last three years,” Okebukola said.
Call for Improvement
Okebukola emphasized the need for improved funding, staff welfare, and investment in cutting-edge infrastructure to boost Nigerian universities’ global rankings.
Key Points
- Covenant University ranked best in Nigeria, among top 1000 globally
- 44 Nigerian universities made the rankings
- University of Oxford tops global list
- NURAC praises Nigerian universities’ performance
- Call for improved funding, staff welfare, and infrastructure
Vanguard.
