Academic Index Last updated: May 05, 2026

7 Best Universities in Nigeria for Computer Engineering

We ranked the top 7 universities for Computer Engineering in Nigeria based on strict academic metrics. Based on 117.6K scholarly articles and 1.35M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Computer Engineering. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Minna

Federal University of Technology, Minna

For Computer Engineering

#47 in Africa #1747 in the World

14% Acceptance

26,181 Enrollment

1982 Founded

2

Akure

Federal University of Technology, Akure

For Computer Engineering

#62 in Africa #1994 in the World

49% Acceptance

23,100 Enrollment

1981 Founded

3

Ota

Covenant University

For Computer Engineering

#42 in Africa #1628 in the World

89% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

4

Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University

For Computer Engineering

#57 in Africa #1941 in the World

8% Acceptance

49,436 Enrollment

1962 Founded

5

Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University

For Computer Engineering

#61 in Africa #1989 in the World

7% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1962 Founded

6

Nsukka

University of Nigeria

For Computer Engineering

#45 in Africa #1739 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

7

Lagos

University of Lagos

For Computer Engineering

#64 in Africa #2055 in the World

11% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1962 Founded