Times Higher Education, the Academic Ranking Website, has unveiled its 2024 ranking of the world’s top universities, and in this prestigious list, Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and the University of Lagos have secured prominent positions.
Covenant University has claimed the top position in Nigeria, closely followed by the University of Ibadan in second place. The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has secured the third position, with the University of Lagos and the University of Bayero securing the fourth and fifth positions in Nigeria, respectively.
The World University ranking by the Academic Ranking Web encompasses 1,904 universities spanning 108 countries and regions.
“The Times Higher World University ranking includes 1,904 universities across 108 countries and regions.
“The table is based on our new WUR 3.0 methodology, which is carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas; teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.”
Others universities that achieve the top ranking is Nigeria include the University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Afe Babalola University, University of Benin, Federal Univ of Agric, Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Port Harcourt.
Among the 15 top universities, nine are located in the South West, two in the South East, two in the South South, one in the North West and one in the North Central.
Covenant University which ranked top in Nigeria, is placed within the global 801-1000 range.
