Top 25 Universities in Nigeria In 2025

Nigeria’s higher education landscape continues to evolve, with institutions making strides in research, innovation, and academic excellence.

According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, these are the top 25 universities in Nigeria, recognized for their performance across teaching, research output, international outlook, and industry collaboration.

1. Covenant University, Ogun State.
2. Ahmadu Bello University
3. Landmark University, Kwara State
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos
6. Bayero University Kano
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
25. Ambrose Alli University