Full List of 25 Nigerian universities that made it to world ranking, Covenant tops

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Covenant University, Ota in Ogun state, has been ranked as the best university in Nigeria in the latest 2025 ranking by the Times Higher Education (THE)
THE rankings were based on 18 indicators that measure the research environment, quality, industry, teaching and international outlook
According to the THE rankings, 2000 universities were accessed across 115 countries in different parts of the country

Covenant University, a private institution in Nigeria, has emerged as the country's top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Rankings. THE Rankings, a comprehensive global assessment, evaluated 2000 universities across 115 countries and regions.

The rankings were based on 18 indicators measuring performance in teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.

Covenant University has been ranked as the best university in Nigeria.

Globally, the University of Oxford topped the THE 2024 Rankings for the ninth consecutive year, setting a new record. MIT took second place from Stanford University, which now takes sixth place in the latest ranking.

Covenant University's achievement highlights Nigeria's growing presence in global higher education.

25 Best Universities in Nigeria

Below is the full list of Nigerian universities that made it to the world ranking:

S/N	Nigerian Universities	Nigeria Ranking	World Ranking
1	Covenant University	1	801-1000
2	Ahmadu Bello University	2	1000-1200
3	Landmark University	3	1000-1200
4	University of Ibadan	4	1000-1200
5	University of Lagos	5	1000-1200
6	Bayero University, Kano	6	1201-1500
7	Fed Uni of Technology, Akure	7	1201-1500
8	Fed. Uni. of Technology, Minna	8	1201-1500
9	University of Benin	9	1201-1500
10	University of Ilorin	10	1201-1500
11	University of Nigeria, Ndukka	11	1201-1500
12	Ekiti State University	12	1501+
13	Fed. Uni. of Agriculture, Abeokuta	13	1501+
14	Fed. Uni. of Technology, Owerri	14	1501+
15	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti	15	1501+
16	Ladoke Akintola University	16	1501+
17	Lagos State University	17	1501+
18	Nnamdi Azikiwe University	18	1501+
19	Obafemi Awolowo University	19	1501+
20	University of Port Harcourt	20	1501+
21	Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto	21	1501+
22	Abia State University	22	Reporter
23	Akwa Ibom State University	23	Reporter
24	Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike	24	Reporter
25	Ambrose Alli University	25	Reporter