Nigeria sees 29 universities ranked in 2027 Times Higher Education report

The 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) Nigeria University Rankings have identified 29 institutions as the highest-ranked in the country. The rankings evaluate universities based on criteria including teaching, research quality, research environment, industry engagement, and international outlook.

Among the top performers, Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the University of Lagos all secured positions within the 801–1000 global band. The 29 ranked institutions comprise 19 federal, 7 state, and 3 private universities. This represents an increase from the 24 universities listed in the 2026 edition.

Notable movements in the rankings include Ahmadu Bello University and the University of Ilorin advancing to the 1001–1200 band. Additionally, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Benin moved into the 1401–1600 band. The 2027 list also features first-time entries from the University of Maiduguri and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.