The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has ranked the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the first-ranked university in Nigeria.
The 2026 THE World University Rankings, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that UNILAG shares the first spot in Nigeria with the University of Ibadan in the 801–1000 range of over 2,191 institutions worldwide. Covenant University comes next in the 1001-1200 range, along with Bayero University, Kano.
Outside Nigeria, UNILAG shares the 801–1000 range with several institutions, including the University of Cape Coast, Ghana; Alexandria University, Egypt; Cairo University, Egypt; Ain Shams University, Egypt; and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico.
The rankings were meticulously conducted based on carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance in the following areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, appreciated the management, staff, students, alumni, friends and other stakeholders of the University for their support and contributions to the achievement of this feat.
