Covenant University Emerges Best Nigerian University in THE 2025 Rankings – Full List

Covenant University has emerged as Nigeria’s best university in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 rankings.

The privately-owned institution secured the top spot, reflecting its consistent academic excellence and global competitiveness.

The list highlights a mix of public and private universities, showcasing Nigeria’s academic diversity and growing prominence on the global stage.

Top 5 Universities in Nigeria (THE 2025):

1. Covenant University
2. Ahmadu Bello University
3. Landmark University
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos

The rankings evaluated institutions based on criteria such as teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook. Covenant University’s leadership in these metrics underscores its commitment to world-class education and innovation.

Other notable entrants in the top 10 include Bayero University and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).

Full Rankings (THE 2025):

1. Covenant University
2. Ahmadu Bello University
3. Landmark University
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos
6. Bayero University
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, Ndufu-Alike
25. Ambrose Alli University
26. Baze University
27. Bells University of Technology
28. Benson Idahosa University
29. Bowen University
30. Delta State University, Abraka
31. Evangel University, Akaeze
32. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
33. Godfrey Okoye University
34. Lagos State University of Education
35. Lagos State University of Science and Technology
36. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
37. Niger Delta University
38. Nile University of Nigeria
39. Osun State University
40. Rivers State University
41. Thomas Adewumi University
42. University of Cross River State
43. University of Maiduguri
44. Veritas University, Abuja