FULL LIST: UI, UNILAG lead Nigerian institutions in global ranking
See the full list of Nigerian universities in the July 2026 Webometrics global ranking. UI and UNILAG lead, but how do they compare worldwide? Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-ui-unilag-lead-nigerian-institutions-in-global-ranking/
The University of Ibadan has been ranked as the top Nigerian institution in the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, securing the 1,291st position globally. The University of Lagos follows closely behind in second place nationally and 1,355th worldwide. The rankings were determined based on indicators such as visibility, openness, and excellence, which reflect a university's digital presence, accessibility of scholarly resources, and research impact.
The University of Nigeria placed third nationally and 1,397th globally, while Covenant University in Ota ranked fourth in Nigeria and 1,522nd globally.
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