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 topped the list of Nigerian universities in the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, securing the 1,291st position globally. The University of Lagos came in second place nationally and third in the world, ranking 1,355th globally. The University of Nigeria placed third nationally and 1,397th globally.
Covenant University in Ota ranked fourth in Nigeria and 1,522nd globally. The ranking evaluates institutions based on their digital presence, accessibility of scholarly resources, and research impact. While American institutions dominated the global top 10, the UK was represented by Oxford and Cambridge in third and fourth places.
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