The Times Higher Education has released the 2025 World universities rankings across 108 countries and regions.
In Nigeria, 43 universities appeared on the list with Covenant University taking the number one spot.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) comes second highest-ranked university, while Landmark University and University of Ibadan, takes third and fourth positions respectively.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) took the fifth position, maintaining its global position from 2024 but dropping one spot domestically.
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)
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