In the latest 2024 ranking by Times Higher Education, Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure have emerged as the leading higher education institutions in Nigeria.
Covenant University, a privately-owned institution, proudly secured the top spot in Nigeria and is ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally, falling within the 801-1000 range on the international scale.
Following closely, the University of Ibadan clinched the second position in the national ranking, while FUTA proudly claimed the third spot.
The University of Lagos and the University of Bayero claimed the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, in Nigeria.
The Times Higher Education World University ranking evaluates 1,904 universities spanning 108 countries and regions. This comprehensive assessment relies on the newly introduced WUR 3.0 methodology, which meticulously measures institutions’ performance across five critical areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.
Among the top-ranking universities in Nigeria are also the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Port Harcourt.
This diverse representation showcases the excellence in higher education across various regions of Nigeria. Notably, the majority of these top institutions are situated in the South West, with two in the South East, two in the South South, and one each in the North West and North Central regions.
These rankings reflect the continuous pursuit of excellence and academic achievements in Nigerian universities, underlining their commitment to providing quality education and research contributions to the global community.