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Below are top 20 Best Universities In Nigeria 2021 /2022 academic calendar, base on the universities background, courses, performance, infrastructures, personnel, notable alumni of the universities.
1. UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
University of Ibadan was established in 1948, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full-fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme.
Through its graduate network, the University of Ibadan has contributed to the political, industrial, economic and cultural development of Nigeria. The history and influence of the University of Ibadan have made it one of the most prestigious universities in Africa.
The University of Ibadan is made up of 92 academic departments organized into 17 faculties, namely Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, the Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Technology, Law, Public Health, Dentistry, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources, Environmental Design and Management, and Multidisciplinary Studies. The Faculties of the Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health and Dentistry are organized as a College of Medicine. The University has other academic units amongst which are: Institute of Child Health, Institute of Education, Institute of African Studies, Centre for Child Adolescent and Mental Health, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT), Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Centre for Drug Discovery, Development & Production (CDDDP) and Centre for Control & Prevention of Zoonosis (CCPZ). The recently established Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), School of Business (UISB) and National Institute for Maternal, Child & Neonatal Health (NIMCNH) have commenced operation.
The University of Ibadan has 15 halls of residence which provide accommodation for about 30% of the population of students in the regular studies mode. Some of the popular halls in the university include Lord Tedder Hall, Kenneth Mellanby Hall, Sultan Bello Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, Independence Hall, Tafawa Balewa Hall, Kuti Hall, Queen Idia Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Obafemi Awolowo Hall — which is the largest female hall in West Africa. The University has a total staff strength of 5,339 with 1,212 housing units for both senior and junior staff. The university has residential and sports facilities for staff and students on campus, as well as separate botanical and zoological gardens.
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The University has educated many notable alumni, including a Nobel Laureate in Literature, eminent mathematicians, scientists, politicians, lawyers, business icons, philosophers, writers, monarchs, countless technocrats, recipients of the Nigerian National order of merit, Fellows of the various learned Academies.
University of Ibadan rank the best university in Nigeria according to webmetrics higher education ranking for year 2021 – 2022
2. COVENANT UNIVERSITY OTA
Covenant University is a private Pentecostal Christian University, which has been operating with official status since 2002 in Ota, Nigeria.
Covenant University is one of the leading universities in Africa found on Christian Mission Ethos. Born and driven by a vision to raise a new generation of leaders and to reinstate the dignity of the black race, the University is committed to remain at the cutting-edge of learning that is based on enlightening the total Man.
The university has four colleges, mostly dedicated towards vocational studies: The College of Business and Social Sciences; College of Leadership and Development Studies; College of Engineering, and the College of Science and Technology.
Covenant University has had a rapid rise in reputation in the decade and a half it has been operating. The Nigerian Universities Commission named it the best private university in Nigeria and named
second rank overall best university in Nigeria by webmetrics for higher education ranking for year 2021-2022.
3. OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. It was established in 1962 as the University of Ife. In 1987 it was renamed Obafemi Awolowo University in honour of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, one of the university’s founding fathers and eminent lawyer, nationalist, and politician.
The university is organised into 13 faculties, which offer a range of undergraduate courses. There is also the postgraduate college and the College of Health Sciences. The university has a number of institutes including the Institute of Cultural Studies, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, and Institute of Public Health.
Committed to the highest level of scientific research, the university has established several research centres, which are fully equipped with the latest technology. These include the Atmospheric Research and Information Analysis Lab and the Drug Research and Production Unit. The university also has its own teaching hospitals, which are used to carry out medical research by students and staff.
The Student Affairs Division is responsible for enriching the student experience and campus life. The division fosters student growth while offering support and information about programmes that will prepare students for a successful future in a diverse and constantly evolving society.
The university is located in Ife-Ife, an ancient Yoruba city in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. Ife-Ife is considered a holy city and is thought to be the legendary birthplace of humankind by the Yoruba people. It is thought that the city is named after the god of divination, Ifa. Today Ife-Ife is known around the world for its ancient and naturalistic bronze, stone, and terracotta sculptures, which date back to the 13th century.
4. UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
The University of Nigeria Nsukka is a federal university in Enugu State, Nigeria. Known as UNN, it was founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe (Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966) in 1955 and formally opened in 1960.
UNN operates 102 academic departments across 15 faculties and offers 82 undergraduate programmes and 211 postgraduate programmes for a student population over 36,000. It does so across four campuses: Nsukka; Enugu campus (UNEC); University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), in Ituku-Ozalla and the University of Nigeria Aba campus (UNAC). There is also a UNN Business School.
The Nsukka campus houses the faculties of agriculture, arts, biological sciences, education, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and veterinary medicine.
The former Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology (UNEC), Enugu, comprises of the faculties of business administration, environmental studies, law and medical sciences.
The teaching hospital (UNTH) hosts the faculty of dentistry and health sciences and technology. Finally, the Aba campus (UNAC) is the site of the Institute of Nigerian Languages.
Research activity is undertaken across institutes for African studies, education, developmental studies, postgraduate studies and herbal medicine and drugs research and development. There are also centres established to look at climate change, space science and energy research.
UNN also has the Roar Nigeria Hub within its main site. The Hub is a private sector initiative from two of the university’s engineering students. Its aim is to encourage entrepreneurial activity among students and faculty, investing in viable student-led ideas, and to help link academia, the public and industry.
UNN alumni include numerous politicians, such as state governors as well as senators and ministers in the Nigerian and other African governments, academics, business people, artists and actors.
UNN is affiliated with the Institute of African Studies; Institute of Education; Institute of Developmental Studies; Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN); and the Association of African Universities (AAU). UNN is was also the first land grant university in Africa.
UNN has a great number of notable nominees, some of which include the Vice-President and Treasurer of World Bank, Arunma Oteh; Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; Former Vice-President of the World Bank, Obiageli Ezekwesili and many other dignitaries.
5. UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) has, for over 5 decades, provided qualitative and research-driven education to individuals from around the globe. It has three campuses in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital. These are: the Main Campus at Akoka (which is largely surrounded by the scenic view of the Lagos lagoon), the School of Radiography at Yaba, and its College of Medicine, at Idi-Araba, Surulere.
The University takes pride in its evolving diverse stakeholders: students, parents, faculty and staff, council, alumni, friends of the University and generous sponsors from over 50 countries. Our graduates are part of a global network of leaders, artists, innovators and academics that continue to leave positive imprints in sustainable human experiences.
The University offers over 86 undergraduate and 140 postgraduate programmes (PGD, Masters/M.Phil and Ph.D.) spread across twelve faculties and five Institutes, namely: faculties of Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Management Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Science, and Social Sciences, Distance Learning Institute, Confucius Institute, Institute of Maritime Studies, Institute of Continuing Education, and Institute for African & Diaspora Studies. Many of the academic programmes are organised into focused areas of specialisation for the award of degrees and skills acquisition.
UNILAG is driving creativity through training and capacity building. It has 10 research centres, some of which are Centres of Excellence and over a hundred research groups that form the unique entities for research. Some of the research centres are: Centres for Drug Research & Herbal Medicine, African Regional Integration & Borderland Studies, Entrepreneurship & Skills Development, Autism & Neuro Development Disorders, Human & Zoonotic Virology, and Economic Policy Analysis & Research. Others are two ARUA Centres i.e. Biodiversity Conservation and Human Resources Development.
Faculty members enjoy strong support from the Research & Innovations Office, extensive Library collections, to mention a few, thereby expanding their frontiers in research and collaborations such as: Africa Capacity Building Initiative of Royal Society-DFID, WHO Malaria Rapid Diagnosis LOT Testing Platform, Global Atmospheric Passive Sampling (GAPS) Network Project, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Innovative pedagogy, Peace Building etc.
Among UNILAG’s Notable Alumni are:
His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Vice President of Nigeria
His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor of Lagos State
Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology
Omowunmi Sadik, Chemist and Inventor, Binghamton University, USA
Wale Adenuga, Publisher and Film Producer
Wole Olanipekun, SAN, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association
Dr Matilda Kerry-Osazuwa, founder of the George Kerry Life Foundation
Kunle Adeyemi, Principal of NLÉ, an Architecture, Design and Urbanism Firm, Amsterdam
Dele Olojede, Journalist, 1st African born winner of the Pulitzer Prize
Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, Economist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
John Momoh, Chairman, Channels Television Group
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, CNN Heroes Top 10 Awardee for 2018.
Rt.Hon Emeka ihedioha former governor of Imo state.
6. UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
Founded in 1975, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is a second-generation Federal University located in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria with over 50,000 students and a strong focus in Petroleum Engineering. Formerly known as University College, Port Harcourt, UNIPORT has been ranked amongst the top ten universities in Africa and as the first in Nigeria by Times Higher Education (THE); a UK-based source for higher education information.
UNIPORT recently reached a milestone by being the first university to train the first set of Nuclear Engineers in Nigeria. The University also won a grant from the World Bank to build up a center of excellence in oilfield chemicals. The University has been noted as one of the best institutions in Nigeria involved in the study of business ethics and indigenous entrepreneurship development.
UNIPORT is affiliated with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of African Universities (AAU) and the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. This great citadel of learning has a number of notable alumni, some of which include; Former President of Nigeria GCFR, Goodluck Jonathan; Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and numerous Nigerian Senators.
7. ALHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA
Established in 1962, Ahmadu Bello University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Zaria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kaduna. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.
The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ABU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is West Africa’s largest university with 82 academic departments, 49,954 students and 500,000 alumni. The University is also identified as a first class Architecture School and innovator in Agricultural research.Ahmadu_bello_university_senate.
The University is ranked as the best for its unmatched expertise in Architecture and research in Agriculture. Over the course of its history, the University has nurtured two University Colleges- Abdullahi Bayero College (now Bayero University, Kano) and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa College (now Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University of Technology, Bauchi).
ABU has a large medical program with its own A.B.U Teaching Hospital recognized as one of the largest training hospitals in Nigeria and indeed Africa. There are currently 27 institutions, made up of Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Schools of Basic or Preliminary Studies affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).
Some of ABU’s notable alumni include Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido; Pro-Chancellor of Plateau University, Professor Muhammadu Attahiru Jega who was honored at the 2015 NHEF Awards Gala; Former President of Nigeria, Late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, GCFR; Former Executive Director of World Bank, Mansur Mukhtar and numerous Nigerian state governors and ministers.
8. UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE
Founded in 1981, Federal University of Technology, Akure is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Akure (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ondo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 39 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Nigerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FUTA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
There are two other similar universities in south east and south south Nigeria. FUTA as it is often called has no religious affiliation and has a large student body, one of the largest in the country.
FUTA school fees is quite affordable and the university provides hostels and all other facilities that are needed to help student learn and be creative in technology. Nigeria is a virgin land in technology and this university trains it’s students to unlock the potential of Nigeria in tech. The university offers various degrees at different levels in engineering, science and technology and agriculture.
Life in FUTA is very competitive and you have to be “sharp” to be able to school there.
9. LANDMARK UNIVERSITY
Established in 2011, Landmark University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Omu-Aran (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kwara. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Landmark University (LMU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion.
Landmark University (LMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 9 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.
The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Nigerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
Landmark University is a product of the education mandate given to Dr. David Oyedepo, the President of the Living Faith Church, worldwide. The focus is to assist the nation and indeed the continent of Africa in self-discovery so that she may recover her leading position in education and in civilization, as it was in the 15th century. The goal is to set the pace in making the Nigerian nation fully, competitively and profitably engage her comparative advantage in human and agricultural resource potentials and development.
Landmark UniversityThe proprietors being faith-based, with credible proofs of capacity, are committed to this project by qualitatively contributing to the development of Nigeria’s human resource capacity by making quality education available to qualified citizen of the world irrespective of sex, tribe or religion.
The University’s physical development projection is designed to enable her student enrolment match up with the physical facilities being provided. The intention is to stabilize student population at about 6,032 in ten years time and 10,000 in 15 years while the number of Colleges will increase from 3 to 5 in three Phases of development within fifteen years of take off.
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10. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA
Established in 1982, Federal University of Technology, Minna is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Minna (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Niger. This institution also has a branch campus in Bosso. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 38 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.
The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Nigerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FUT Minna also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 19
The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology
11.BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is a federal university, established in 1976, with about 50,000 students currently enrolled.
BUK’s goal is to provide world-class academic and professional trainings, community services, and cutting-edge research. BUK is supporting the national response mechanism for COVID-19 in the high-risk northern regions of Nigeria through the establishment of a laboratory testing center and public education via its digital radio station.
This award enables BUK to expand its testing capacity to process virus samples and procure personal protective equipment for frontline health workers in the region. BUK is collaborating with other Foundation grantees in implementing the project.
Location: Kano State, Northern Nigeria
Faculty: 12 Academic Faculties
Facilities: 63 Lecture theaters, 74 departments, 28 workshop studios, 1 Gymnasium
Fields of study: Agriculture, Social Sciences, Sciences
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is Nigeria’s leading academic institution for Cultural studies with over 30,000 students and 4,000 staff. Formerly known as Abdullahi Bayero College, BUK was established in 1964 and was officially renamed as Bayero University Kano (BUK) in 1975. The University was initially a faculty under Ahmadu Bello University from the time of its existence and became fully independen
t in 1980. The University is also among the eight universities shortlisted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in the “A “category.
The University has focused its efforts on developing science programs in Engineering, Medicine, and, recently, Agriculture.
University faculties include Faculty of Agriculture; Faculty of Arts & Islamic Studies; Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Social sciences. BUK in the last few years has also created new degree programs, institutes, and departments.
BUK has 24 affiliate programs with local institutions in Nigeria. The institution is also affiliated with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW). It is also among the few universities chosen by the World Bank as a Center of Excellence in Dryland Agriculture.
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has a number of notable alumni, some of which include the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Former Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu; several Senators and Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives.
Motto: “…. And above every possessor of knowledge, there is the one more learned.”
12. LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The conception of the University began in 1987 when Governor Adetunji Olurin, the then Military Governor of Oyo State, responding to a letter from the Governing Council of the Polytechnic Ibadan set up a seven member interministerial committee under the chairperson of Mrs. Oyinkan Ayoola. The Committee submitted its report in 1988 and recommended the establishment of a State University.
The first Academic session began on 19th October 1990 with a total number of 436 candidates were offered admission to various courses in four faculties namely Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Management Sciences, and Pure and Applied Sciences.
The establishment of the College of Health Sciences was postponed for a year and later took effect in October 1991 with a student population of thirty (30). Arising from the creation of Osun State from the former Oyo State, the name of the University was changed from Oyo State University of Technology to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and the Edict that established the University was appropriately amended.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Ogbomoso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. This institution also has a branch campus in Osogbo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
This 31 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LAUTECH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) offers academic opportunities in technological oriented fields. Academic programmes offered by the university span different fields of specialization including Engineering, Pure and Applied sciences, health sciences and environmental sciences. The university also has a modern library that is fully computerized. With these facilities LAUTECH is about the best choice for research-oriented individuals and even the industry-focused ones.
13. UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR
University of Calabar grew out of the Calabar campus of University of Nigeria (UNN), Nigeria which began functioning during the 1973 academic session with 154 students and a small cadre of academic, administration and professional staff.
In April 1975, the Federal Military Government of Nigeria announced that as part of the National Development Plan, seven new Universities were to be established at various locations in the country. The University of Calabar was one of the seven Universities set up under this programme.
Located in Calabar Municipal, an ancient city with a long tradition of culture and contact with western civilization, the already developed area of the University occupies a 17-hectare site on the eastern side of the town, between the Great Qua River and the Calabar River.
Additional land has been acquired on both sides of the Great Qua River for the development of the University.
Academic activities actually commenced in the 1973/74 session, in what was then a Campus of the University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
However, the new autonomous institution started academic work with the faculties of Arts, Science and Social Science in October 1976 with an initial enrolment of 896 students.
Of this number, 406 students were carried over from the University of Nigeria. The teaching, administrative and technical staff either transferred from the University of Nigeria (UNN) or newly recruited, numbered about 156.
At the beginning of the 1977/78 academic year, the Department of Education, formerly a part of Faculty of Arts was upgraded to the faculty of Education.
In 1978/79 academic year, the College of Medical Sciences was added, while the Faculty of Law, established during the 1979/80 academic year began offering courses in October 1980.
The Faculty of Agriculture was established during the 1980/81 academic year. Since then the University has been experiencing impressive growth.
The University has one Graduate School, ten Faculties, and three Institutes. These are: The Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Education, Law, Management Sciences, Sciences, Social Sciences, Allied Medical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Institute of Education, Institute of Oceanography and Institute of Policy and Administrative Studies.
Academic programmes of the University aim at laying a sound and broad undergraduate foundation upon which further intellectual and professional pursuits can be based at the Graduate school level.
As any other University in the Country, the University of Calabar places great premium not only on learning, but also on character. The emphasis on character is to help provide the Nation with learned Nigerian Men and Women with a sense of responsibility, crying out against Machiavellianism, bribery, nepotism, and other forms of corruption.
To encourage good character, the University established an annual Pro-Chancellor’s Prize for the best behaved student of the graduating class.
As a Federal institution, the University strives to bring about an atmosphere conducive to patriotic interaction between people from all parts of the world including Nigerians from all States and language groups.
Therefore, all States of the federation are represented in the student population of the Institution.
On academic programming, the University adopts a flexible and forward-looking attitude. Thus, from its inception, the University adopted the four-year integrated degree programme based on the semester, and course system in the Faculties. The University also makes conscious use of local materials for instructional purposes, in the sincere effort to make her programmes relevant to the needs of Nigeria.
University of Calabar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Calabar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cross River. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Calabar (UNICAL) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
This 46 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNICAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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14. UNIVERSITY OF BENIN.
The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971.
In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University) formally announced the change of the name of the Institute of Technology to the University of Benin.
On 1st April, 1975 the University at the request of the State Government, was taken over by the Federal Government and became a Federal University. Today, the University has continued to grow from strength to strength with a number of Faculties, Departments, Institutes and Units.
University of Benin is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
University of Benin (UNIBEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
This 51 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Nigerian higher education organization a least selective institution. UNIBEN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
Notable Alumni Of University Of Benin
Oladipo Agboluaje, actor.
Emmanuel Agwoje, banker.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, co-founder Access Bank Plc and founder & chairman, Africa Initiative for Governance.
Josephine Anenih, lawyer and former minister.
Helen Asemota, professor of biochemistry and biotechnology.
Lota Chukwu, actress.
George Edozie, artist.
15 ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY
University Overview
Established in 1982, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Ado-Ekiti (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ekiti. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
This 38 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EKSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Ekiti state university is a university committed to producing quality graduates to solve Nigeria’s Social and economic problems, The University does this by providing students with quality education. Ekiti state university has no religious affiliation like most state universities in the country and accepts students from different parts of the country.
The university student body is however predominantly filled with the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria. The university is very affordable and offers degree types across science and technology, education, arts, management and social sciences etc. The university has a very large student and staff population, for this reason admission into this university is very competitive. The university also admits international students and provides accommodation for its students, though a lot of students live off campus in Ado-ekiti and environs.
Ekiti state university school fees is very affordable [n100,000 – n200,000] with good infrastructures
16. OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state (owned and operated) university in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was founded July 7, 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on May 29, 2001 in honour of Chief (Dr.) Olabisi Onabanjo, whose efforts as the then civilian governor of Ogun State gave birth to the university. Meanwhile, many students still refer to the institution as OSU, an acronym for the former name.
The university has had a total output of 10,291 graduates and 1,697 postgraduates.
Olabisi Onabanjo University has multiple campuses. The Main Campus in Ago-Iwoye is popularly called Permanent Site (PS) by the students and a Mini Campus which was the home of the Faculty of Science till it was moved to the permanent site in January 2013. Faculty of Agriculture is in Aiyetoro, faculty of Engineering is in Ibogun, College of Medicine, faculties of Basic Medical Sciences and Pharmacy are in Shagamu. Students and alumni of the Olabisi Onabanjo University are addressed as ‘Great OOUITES.’
Olabisi Onabanjo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Ago Iwoye (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ogun. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ikenne, Sagamu, Ibogun, Ayetoro , Shagamu, Ijebu Igbo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 38 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Nigerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. OOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Olabisi Onabanjo University is a state university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state south western Nigeria. Ogun state is the only state in Nigeria.
Olabisi Onabanjo University has no religious affiliation and so admits students irrespective of their religious and cultural background.
The university has a large student body and it is decently or relatively diverse in their of religious background. Admission into this university is very competitive and the university offers bachelors and masters degree programs across sciences, social science, education, law, engineering and medicine.
Olabisi Onabanjo school fees ranges from between n200,000 – n300,000 and it has a large student population with an estimated student staff ratio of about 3:1. The university also provide accommodation, electricity and other infrastructure for use by students.
17. UNIVERSITY OF UYO.
The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1, 1991 the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo. The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has 12 faculties,the postgraduate school and the school of continuing Education.
University of Uyo is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Uyo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Akwa Ibom. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Uyo is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Uyo offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. University of Uyo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Uniuyo as it is fondly called is ranked at 17 in the country and 3816 in the world as at 2018 Universities ranking in July.
Accreditation
All courses are accredited and recognized by National Universities Commission in Nigeria as at the time of this review.
Tuition Fees in UNIUYO
While i was in school, the tuition fees used to range from N18,000 to N50,000 depending on your program of study; but currently the fees has increased to between N30,000 and N70,000 as at the time of this review, and is subject to change. You can convert the amount to your currency using the most recent exchange rate.
University of Uyo Campuses
The Permanent Site/Main Campus which accommodates Parts of Central Administration, Faculties of Engineering and Natural and Applied Sciences, International Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Research (ICEESR), and the Postgraduate School
The Town Campus which accommodates Faculties of Arts, Education, Social Sciences, and Pharmacy
The Annex Campus, home for the Faculties of Agriculture, Business Administration, Law, Environmental Studies and General Studies
The Ime Umana Campus, Ediene Abak, which accommodates the Pre-Degree, JUPEB and other special courses.
The Uniuyo Library
The Library has an active collection of 46,745 volumes and handles about 409,977 lending and reference inquiries annually. Current journals stand at 271 representing all disciplinary interests. The library is equipped with modern computers and has a reading space of 970.51 metres with seating capacity for 698.
There are four main divisions; Acquisition, Lending, Processing, and Research.
Notable Alumni of University of Uyo.
John James Akpan Udo-Edehe Politician
Onofiok Luke Politician
Ime Bishop Umoh Actor
Ini Edo Actress
Aniekan Umanah Politician
Rt. Hon Usenobong Akpabio Politician
Hon. Owen Owen Politician
I am also a proud alumnus of this great institution, and currently I am into Blogging and FOREX Trading.
Affiliate Institutions
Below are a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Uyo, approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC);
St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Ekpene
Assemblies of God Divinity School, Old Umuahia
The Apostolic Church Theological Seminary, Amumara
The Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak
Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun (Regular).
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18. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Awka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Anambra.
This institution also has a branch campus in Nnewi. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
This 30 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.
The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University popularly called ‘UNIZIK’ or ‘NAU’ was established in 1991 by the Federal Government from the defunct Anambra State University of Technology. It was named after Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the Premier of the Eastern region of Nigeria. The University has three campuses, the main campus located in Awka, another in Nnewi, and the last at Agulu which houses the Faculty of Pharmacy, all situated in Anambra State.
Unizik is one of the twenty-five Nigerian Universities to be overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). All the programmes offered lead to officially recognized degrees such as pre-bachelor (certificates, diploma, foundation degrees), bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in various disciplines.
Admission at the University is strictly based on merit and involves obtaining all the prescribed requirements, passing both JAMB and the entrance examination (Post-UTME) in flying colors. It’s important to also note that Unizik provides standard academic and non-academic facilities to students and staffs of the institution.
Notable Nigerians who are Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni.
NAU has produced numerous outstanding and well established Nigerians. Some of them are making waves in the entertainment industry, while others have become highly successful in other career paths they choose for themselves.
Below are list of the notable Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni.
Senator Uche Ekwunife, Actor Zubby Michael, Actresses – Ijeoma Grace Agu, Rita Edochie, Rita Orji, Mike Ezuruonye, Queen Nwokoye, Others
Celestine Iwendi, Ebube Nwagbo and others.
19. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI.
FUTO, as the Oldest University of Technology in Nigeria, was established in 1980 by Executive fiat with the composition and appointment of the first provisional Council by Nigeria’s First Executive President, Shehu Shagari. It became the first of three such Universities set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria who sought to establish a University of Technology in each geo-political region and particularly in a State which did not have a conventional University.
Located 25 kilometers south of Owerri, the selection of the site was guided by the advice of the National Universities Commission that a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) acres or 4,048 hectares should be obtained based on the location, relative absence of human settlements within the area and other relevant factors.
FUTO is surrounded by a number of autonomous communities and homesteads all of which had contributed land acquired for the development of the University. These communities are Ihiagwa, Obinze, Umuoma, Nekede, Eziobodo, Avu, Okolochi, Obibiezena, and Emeabiam. It is bisected by a new road between Obinze and Naze which connects the two mentioned major roads. The Otamiri River traverses the site from North to South and with the beautiful vegetation in its river basin forms an important physical feature.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Owerri (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Imo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. FUTO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
FUTO began with 225 students and 60 staff (28 academic and 32 non-academic). Like other federal universities in Nigeria.
The University also has a senate, which is the highest decision making arm of the University. FUTO students are fondly called Futoites and they number over 22,000. FUTO has over 50 professors.
Schools In Federal University Of Technology Owerri.
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
School of Mechatronics Engineering
School of Physical Sciences (SOPS)
School of Biological Sciences (SOBS)
School of Management and Management Technology (SMAT)
School of Health (SOHT)
School of Environmental Science (SOES)
School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS)
School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)
Notable Alumnui Of Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Dr. Andrew Ogaga Ejayeriese, FNAPE, FNMGS
The General Manager, Exploration, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Second Class Upper Division) in Applied Geophysics from department of Geology from Federal University of Technology Owerri in 1987.
Uwem Ukpong
Chief Global Operations Officer Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE)
Uwem Ukpong was named Chief Global Operations Officer for BHGE, January 4, 2018.
Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe, MBA, PhD
Founder, African Institution of Technology.
Dr. Ekekwe holds two doctoral and four master’s degrees including a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, USA and MBA from University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Sir Ndukwe Osogho-Ajala, FICCON, FCSN, FICA, KJW, OON
Founder and CEO Soulmate Industries Ltd
He is a leading Nigerian Entrepreneur from the Eastern part of Nigeria (Abia State).
20. LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY.
Established in 1983, Lagos State University is a public university in Nigeria, operating three major campuses, namely: Ojo, Ukeja and Epa.
As the only state university in Lagos State, the non-residential university has over 35,000 students enrolled full time in courses at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Ojo campus is the main campus and the location of the central administration. It houses the faculties of arts, education, law, management sciences, science and social sciences, school of transport, school of communication, centre for environment studies and sustainable development, centre for general Nigerian studies, centre for planning studies, information and communication technology centre, online and distance learning and research institute and centre for entrepreneurial studies.
The Lagos State University Epe campus, a fully residential campus on a former military barrack, is even larger than the main campus. It is home to the faculty of engineering, the school of agriculture and the institute for organic agriculture and green economy. The faculty of engineering includes four departments, namely mechanical engineering, electronic and computer engineering, chemical and polymer engineering, and aeronautic engineering.
The administrative structure of the university has been built on a network including the registry, academic planning unit, general administration, academic and students affairs, senior staff establishment and welfare, junior staff establishment and training.
. Lagos is one of the most developed state in Nigeria. The university’s tuition is affordable to the common Nigerian and the university has no religious affiliation. This makes it culturally diverse as it admits candidates irrespective of their cultural background.
Lagos state university offers various degrees in programs across Education, sciences, social sciences,engineering medicine etc. The university has a large student population and admission is very competitive. Lagos state university scholl fees is less than hundred thousand naira, however doesn’t have accommodation facilities but it has good structures and good roads.
Notable alumni include former deputy governor of Lagos State Oluranti Adebule, singer and songwriter Brymo, actress Chioma Chukwuka and Tajudeen Obasa, member of the National Assembly.
Lagos State University is one of the most popular higher education facilities in Nigeria. It has given education and future to many students, among whom there were true stars of movie stars, musicians, political leaders and many others.
Analysis of the latest ranking showed that no Nigerian university was among the top 1,000 in the world.
