Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

23 Best Universities in Nigeria for Evolutionary

Focusing specifically on Evolutionary, our data science engine identified the 23 most influential universities in Nigeria. Our methodology evaluated 302.2K subject-specific papers and 3.21M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Ibadan

University of Ibadan

For Evolutionary

#14 in Africa #1030 in the World

11% Acceptance

41,269 Enrollment

1948 Founded

2

Akure

Federal University of Technology, Akure

For Evolutionary

#75 in Africa #2513 in the World

49% Acceptance

23,100 Enrollment

1981 Founded

3

Abakaliki

Ebonyi State University

For Evolutionary

#117 in Africa #3214 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

2000 Founded

4

Ojo

Lagos State University

For Evolutionary

#127 in Africa #3339 in the World

25% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1983 Founded

5

Omu-Aran

Landmark University

For Evolutionary

#125 in Africa #3315 in the World

100% Acceptance

26,181 Enrollment

2011 Founded

6

Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt

For Evolutionary

#68 in Africa #2419 in the World

15% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

7

Abraka

Delta State University, Abraka

For Evolutionary

#120 in Africa #3269 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

8

Benin

University of Benin

For Evolutionary

#71 in Africa #2474 in the World

70% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

9

Port Harcourt

Rivers State University

For Evolutionary

#114 in Africa #3171 in the World

10% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1980 Founded

10

Ilorin

University of Ilorin

For Evolutionary

#52 in Africa #2248 in the World

75% Acceptance

76,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

11

Abeokuta

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

For Evolutionary

#62 in Africa #2329 in the World

32% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

12

Awka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

For Evolutionary

#81 in Africa #2663 in the World

12% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

13

Uyo

University of Uyo

For Evolutionary

#105 in Africa #3064 in the World

41% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

14

Ota

Covenant University

For Evolutionary

#63 in Africa #2361 in the World

89% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

15

Ogbomoso

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

For Evolutionary

#129 in Africa #3363 in the World

30% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1990 Founded

16

Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University

For Evolutionary

#54 in Africa #2267 in the World

8% Acceptance

49,436 Enrollment

1962 Founded

17

Calabar

University of Calabar

For Evolutionary

#51 in Africa #2212 in the World

30% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

1975 Founded

18

Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University

For Evolutionary

#21 in Africa #1375 in the World

7% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1962 Founded

19

Jos

University of Jos

For Evolutionary

#134 in Africa #3403 in the World

10% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

20

Nsukka

University of Nigeria

For Evolutionary

#39 in Africa #1789 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

21

Kano

Bayero University Kano

For Evolutionary

#132 in Africa #3374 in the World

29% Acceptance

45,810 Enrollment

1975 Founded

22

Lagos

University of Lagos

For Evolutionary

#55 in Africa #2290 in the World

11% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1962 Founded

23

Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti

For Evolutionary

#131 in Africa #3369 in the World

10% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1982 Founded