FULL LIST: Covenant emerges Nigeria’s best varsity for 2025

Covenant University has emerged as the top tertiary institution in Nigeria, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Rankings.

The university, TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered, secured a global position between 201-1000.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) ranked second in Nigeria, placing between 1001-1200 globally. ABU achieved notable scores in international outlook, research environment, and research quality.

Landmark University, a private institution in Kwara State, ranked third in Nigeria, also placing between 1001-1200 globally. The university recorded impressive scores in teaching, research environment, and international outlook.

The University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) ranked fourth and fifth in Nigeria, respectively, both placing between 1001-1200 globally.

The rankings highlight the strengths and weaknesses of Nigerian universities, providing insights for improvement and growth in the country’s higher education sector.

Below is the comprehensive list of top Nigerian universities that made the ranking:

1. Covenant University
2. Ahmadu Bello University
3. Landmark University
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos
6. Bayero University
7. Federal University of Technology, Akure
8. Federal University of Technology, Minna
9. University of Benin
10. University of Ilorin
11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
12. Ekiti State University
13. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
14. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
15. Federal University Oye-Ekiti
16. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
17. Lagos State University
18. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
19. Obafemi Awolowo University
20. University of Port Harcourt
21. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
22. Abia State University
23. Akwa Ibom State University
24. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
25. Ambrose Alli University
26. Baze University
27. Bells University of Technology
28. Benson Idahosa University
29. Bowen University
30. Delta State University, Abraka
31. Evangel University, Akaeze
32. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
33. Godfrey Okoye University
34. Lagos State University of Education
35. Lagos State University of Science and Technology
36. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
37. Niger Delta University
38. Nile University of Nigeria
39. Osun State University
40. Rivers State University
41. Thomas Adewumi University
42. University of Cross River State
43. University of Maiduguri
44. Veritas University, Abuja

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