UI, UNILAG, UNN lead Nigerian universities in global ranking
The University of Ibadan, UI, has emerged as the highest-ranked Nigerian university in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. The University of Lagos, UNILAG, ranked second in Nigeria, followed by the University of Nigeria, UNN, while Covenant University, Ota, occupied the fourth position nationally. The July 2026 Webometrics ranking assessed […] UI, UNILAG, UNN…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has been named the top-ranked Nigerian university in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. In second place nationally is the University of Lagos (UNILAG), followed by the University of Nigeria (UNN). Covenant University, located in Ota, claimed the fourth position among Nigerian institutions.
The comprehensive global ranking assessed 32,148 universities and higher education institutions worldwide. UI secured the 1,291st position globally, while UNILAG placed 1,355th. UNN was ranked 1,397th in the world, with Covenant University occupying the 1,522nd spot. Landmark University came in fifth nationally and 1,659th globally, while the University of Ilorin ranked sixth nationally and 1,883rd globally.
The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities is released twice a year and examines universities based on factors like digital visibility, accessibility of scholarly resources, and research impact. Despite UI and UNILAG leading Nigerian universities, the best-performing institution in Nigeria did not secure a top 1,000 ranking in the July 2026 Webometrics edition.
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