Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria By NUC In 2023 (Latest Ranking)

The Best Universities In Nigeria Are Usually Determined By Their Rank In Nigeria And The World At Large. Find Out The Best Universities In Nigeria As Well As What Makes Them The Best. 

Are you in need of information on the best universities in Nigeria? then, you have come to the right platform for this information. In this article, i am going to show you everything you need to know about the best universities and how they are ranked in Nigeria and the world at large.

Every Year, the National universities commission releases a list of the best universities in Nigeria. What university do you think would be topping the list of best universities in Nigeria this year? Let us find out the best universities in Nigeria according to their rank globally as well. I would advise you pay proper attention to every detail of this article as i would be opening your eyes to a lot of things. Let’s get started!

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Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria By NUC In 2023

NUC RANKING	WORLD RANKING	UNIVERSITIES
1	1207	University of Ibadan
2	1353	Covenant University Ota
3	1385	Obafemi Awolowo University
4	1498	University of Nigeria
5	1514	University of Port Harcourt
6	1699	University of Lagos
7	2167	Federal University of Technology Akure
8	2244	Ahmadu Bello University
9	2353	Federal University of Technology Minna
10	2421	Landmark University
11	2633	Bayero University Kano
12	2983	Nnamdi Azikiwe University
13	3023	Adekunle Ajasin University
14	3075	University of Calabar
15	3143	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
16	3193	Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti (University of Ado Ekiti)
17	3259	University of Ilorin
18	3297	Olabisi Onabanjo University (Ogun State University)
19	3360	Federal University of Technology Owerri
20	3432	Lagos State University
21	3482	University of Jos
22	3482	University of Uyo
23	3531	Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State
24	3581	Kwara State University
25	3606	Federal University Dutse Jigawa State
26	3873	University of Abuja
27	3961	University of Maiduguri
28	3970	Redeemer’s University
29	3981	Usmanu Danfodiyo University
30	4139	Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
31	4139	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
32	4152	Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
33	4193	Ebonyi State University
34	4325	Osun State University
35	4385	Delta State University Nigeria
36	4705	Niger Delta University
37	4792	Rivers State University of Science & Technology
38	4816	Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology)
39	4865	Imo State University Owerri
40	4917	Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
41	4956	African University of Science & Technology Abuja
42	5177	Cross River State University of Science & Technology Calabar
43	5217	American University of Nigeria
44	5220	Federal University Lokoja Kogi State
45	5311	Kogi State University
46	5420	National Open University of Nigeria
47	5508	Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
48	5540	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
49	5980	Skyline University Nigeria
50	6159	Abia State University Uturu
51	6306	Joseph Ayo Babalola University
52	6483	Enugu State University of Science & Technology
53	6759	Babcock University
54	6878	Nasarawa State University
55	6903	Federal University Kashere Gombe State
56	6915	Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State
57	6941	Kebbi State University of Science and Technology KSUSTA
58	7085	Gregory University Uturu
59	7162	Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo FUNAI
60	7432	Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (Katsina State University)
61	7569	Pan African University Lagos
62	7678	Lagos State Polytechnic
63	7791	Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
64	7908	Lagos Business School Pan Atlantic University
65	7969	Igbinedion University Okada
66	8174	Bowen University
67	8232	Benue State University
68	8243	University of Medical Sciences Ondo
69	8273	Federal University Dutsin Ma
70	8391	Yaba College of Technology
71	8417	Baze University Kuchigoro
72	8499	Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Anambra State University of Science & Technology Uli)
73	8523	Edo University Iyamho
74	8588	Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil
75	8661	Akwa Ibom State University of Technology
76	8667	Tai Solarin University of Education
77	8687	Kaduna State University
78	8720	Nile University of Nigeria (Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja)
79	8755	Lagos State University College of Medicine
80	8853	Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa
81	8910	Mountain Top University
82	8956	Adeleke University Ede
83	8982	Ajayi Crowther University Oyo
84	9068	Godfrey Okoye University
85	9083	Veritas University
86	9083	Southwestern University Oku Owa
87	9227	Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
88	9227	Bingham University New Karu
89	9357	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
90	9397	Achievers University Owo
91	9427	Madonna University Nigeria
92	9488	Lead City University Ibadan
93	9519	Bells University of Technology Otta
94	9553	Technical University Ibadan
95	9758	Benson Idahosa University
96	9811	Taraba State University Jalingo
97	9932	Elizade University Ilara Mokin
98	10233	Gombe State University Gombe
99	10262	Kings University Odeomu
100	10322	Caleb University

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What Determines The Best Universities?

You may begin to wonder what makes a university be among the best. The truth is that there is no specific criteria, there are different things that can make a university become one of the best in Nigeria and the world at large. Here are some of the things that make a university be among the best:

1. The Learning Environment

One of the things that makes a university become one of the best in Nigeria and the world at large is the learning environment. In simple terms, this entails what it is like to learn at the university. Some universities learning system are better than others.

The quality of teaching at a university is reflected on the knowledge production and knowledge transfer at the university. Teaching metric is usually measured by indicators such as: the ratio of staff to students, a reputation survey, the ratio of doctorate students to undergraduate students, the number of doctorates awarded  per academic staff, and institutional income.

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2. Research

Another thing that determines how high a university can be ranked is research. If you are seeking a good educational experience, the quality if research at the university is very important. The level of research at some universities are generally higher than others.

3. International Outlook 

Lastly, good universities are measured by International outlook. Universities are not just compared with other universities within its country but also universities internationally. international outlook is measured by three things which are: international to domestic student ratio, international to domestic staff ratio, and the proportion of research that involves international collaboration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which University Is The Best In Nigeria?

The best university in Nigeria currently is University of Ibadan.

2. What Is The Best Federal University In Nigeria?

The best federal university in Nigeria in 2023 is University of Ibadan

3. Which University Is The Fastest Developing In Nigeria?

Federal university, Oye Ekiti

4. What Is The Cheapest Private University To Attend In Nigeria?

There are many affordable private universities in Nigeria, however, we have been able to find out that one of the cheapest private universities in Nigeria has to be Obong university.

5. Can I Get Admitted To UNILAG At 15?

No, the minimum age to get admitted to Unilag is 16 year old. However, if you have been able to secure admission before you are up to 16 years, you would be able to defer your admission till you are up to age.

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