Covenant University ranked best in Nigeria for 2025 [Full List]

Covenant University has been ranked as the best tertiary institution in Nigeria in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Rankings.

The varsity secured a global position between 201-1000. At the time, the university accommodated 8,940 students with a gender ratio of 37:63.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is Nigeria’s second-highest-ranked university, placing between 1001-1200 globally. ABU achieved an international outlook score of 40.9, a research environment score of 12.4, and a research quality score of 55.7. The teaching score was 23.1, the industry score stood at 19.8, and its overall score ranged between 30.7-34.4.

Landmark University, a private institution in Kwara State, also ranked between 1001-1200 globally, making it the third-best university in Nigeria. The institution recorded an overall score of 30.7-34.4, with a teaching score of 17.3, a research environment score of 18.6, research quality at 60.5, industry at 20.7, and an international outlook score of 32.7.

The University of Ibadan (UI) placed fourth in Nigeria and 1001-1200 globally in the 2025 rankings, a step down from its second-best ranking in Nigeria in 2024. UI’s student population in 2024 was 41,269, with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:19.7 and interdisciplinary science research comprising 19 percent of its academic portfolio. In 2025, UI achieved an international outlook score of 42.5, research quality of 57.8, teaching at 30.1, and an industry score of 20.9.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) ranks fifth in Nigeria and 1001-1200 globally, maintaining its global position from 2024 but dropping one spot domestically. It scored 42.4 for international outlook, 64.5 for research quality, 15.7 for teaching, and 21.5 for industry.

Top 5 Universities in Nigeria (THE 2025)
Covenant University
Ahmadu Bello University
Landmark University
University of Ibadan
University of Lagos
Other notable institutions in the top 10 include Bayero University, Kano, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).

Full Rankings: Top Nigerian Universities (THE 2025)

Below is the comprehensive list of universities that made the rankings:

Covenant University
Ahmadu Bello University
Landmark University
University of Ibadan
University of Lagos
Bayero University
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Federal University of Technology, Minna
University of Benin
University of Ilorin
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ekiti State University
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Lagos State University
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Obafemi Awolowo University
University of Port Harcourt
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Abia State University
Akwa Ibom State University
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
Ambrose Alli University
Baze University
Bells University of Technology
Benson Idahosa University
Bowen University
Delta State University, Abraka
Evangel University, Akaeze
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
Godfrey Okoye University
Lagos State University of Education
Lagos State University of Science and Technology
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Niger Delta University
Nile University of Nigeria
Osun State University
Rivers State University
Thomas Adewumi University
University of Cross River State
University of Maiduguri
Veritas University, Abuja