The ranking of top universities in Nigeria shows Covenant University has emerged as the Best University in Nigeria for the second time.
Glamtush reports that Covenant University has been named the Best University in Nigeria for the second consecutive year in Times Higher Education’s 2024 rankings, placing it among the top 1,000 universities globally.
In the latest ranking, Covenant University surpasses both the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, which hold the second and third spots, respectively.
The university, located in Ota, Ogun State, has risen to a global standing of 801st, placing it among the top 1,000 universities in the world.
The prestigious ranking showcases Covenant University’s consistent excellence in teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.
Tthe Christian university first gained recognition in 2018 when it was named the top university in Nigeria and the sixth-best in Africa.
The rankings assess the performance of 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions using carefully calibrated performance indicators.
Additionally, other Nigerian institutions that feature prominently in the top university rankings include the University of Ilorin, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, the University of Benin, and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Overall, nine of the top 15 universities are located in the South West, with the remaining institutions spread across the South East, South-South, North West, and North Central regions.
See the full list of Best University in Nigeria below:
1. Covenant University
2. University of Ibadan
3. Federal University of Technology, Akure
4. University of Lagos
5. Bayero University
6. University of Ilorin
7. University of Nigeria
8. Afe Babalola University
9. University of Benin
10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
12. Lagos State University
13. Nnamdi Azikiwe University
14. Obafemi Awolowo University
15. University of Port Harcourt
16. Abia State University
17. Akwa Ibom State University
18. Alex Ekwueme Federal University
19. Babcock University
20. Baze University
21. Bells University of Technology
22. Benson Idahosa University
23. Delta State University, Abraka
24. Edo State University
25. Edwin Clark University
26. Elizade University
27. Evangel University, Akaeze
28. Federal University of Kashere
29. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
30. Federal University of Technology, Minna
31. Federal University of Technology, Owerri
32. Fountain University
33. Landmark University
34. Nassarawa State University, Keffi
35. Niger Delta University
36. Plateau State University
37. Thomas Adewumi University
38. Veritas University
39. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
