Top 10 Nigerian universities in Times Higher Education 2027 rankings
The number of Nigerian universities featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has risen from 24 to 29, according to the latest edition of the global ranking. The post Top 10 Nigerian universities in Times Higher Education 2027 rankings appeared first on Nairametrics .
The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings shows that Nigeria has the most ranked universities among sub-Saharan African countries, with 29 institutions featured in the 2027 list. Previously, there were only 24 Nigerian universities in the rankings. Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the University of Lagos are the top three Nigerian universities in this global ranking.
Covenant University, a private Christian institution, climbed to the number one spot in the 801 to 1,000 global band this year, moving up from fourth place in 2026. The University of Lagos is among Nigeria's three highest-ranked universities, and it ranks seventh globally. The University of Ibadan, Nigeria's first university, also falls within the 801 to 1,000 band.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Osun State University are ranked within the 1,201 to 1,400 band globally.
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