Covenant, UI, FUTA emerge top varsities in Nigeria

 

Covenant University (CU), University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) have secured top ranking in Nigeria, according to Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2024 rating.

Analysis of the latest ranking showed that CU is among the top 1,000 universities in the world. Though ranked first in Nigeria, the faith-based institution is placed within the global 801-1000 range.

Covenant University, a private-owned institution, stands at the top spot in Nigeria, while UI followed came second and FUTA emerged third.

The University of Lagos and Bayern University, Kano (BUK) emerged fourth and fifth in Nigeria, respectively.

The Ranking Web said the World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions.
The Times Higher World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions.

In a statement on their website, the body said: “The table is based on our new WUR 3.0 methodology, which is carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas; teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.”

Others universities that achieved top ranking in Nigeria include the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal University of Agriculture. Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Lagos State University (LASU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (NAU) Awka, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ife, and University of Port Harcourt.

Among the 15 top universities, nine are located in the South West, two in the South East, two in the South South, one in the North West and one in the North Central.