Full List of 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2023 according to Ranking of Nigerian Universities.
NewsOnline Nigeria will talk about the list of 100 Best Universities in Nigeria 2023. You will also find the NUC Ranking of Nigerian Universities and top ranking Universities in Nigeria and its world ranking according to Webometrics.
Do you want to find out which universities are the best in Nigeria? You can check your school ranking by the National Universities Commission on this website. Where would your school appear on this list? Read more below.
Most people believe Private Universities are better than Federal or State-Owned Universities, but this list would counter that because you would find a lot of Federal or State Universities in this list of the Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
Best Universities in Nigeria 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 | (1) 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 |
Which University is the Best in Nigeria?
According to Data, University of Ibadan is currently the best university in Nigeria. With 41,723 Students, the University of Ibadan is the best tertiary institution in Nigeria as it stands. UI was founded in 1948 and it remains the top citadel of learning for Undergraduates.
There are several options to consider when looking to apply for admission into any Nigerian university. Have in mind the possibility of ASUU Strike if you’re looking to apply to a Federal University. Usually, the best option is to go for a State University or a Private Owned University.
The National Universities Commission is the body charged with the regulation of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. You can check NUC Accredited Universities in this article. 49 Federal Universities are accredited as it stands. Read more here https://www.nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/federal-univeristies/.
That is a summary of the Best Universities in Nigeria 2023. If you have a contribution to make, please kindly do so in the comment section and we will be happy to respond to you.
