Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

26 Best Universities in Nigeria for Gerontology

Focusing specifically on Gerontology, our data science engine identified the 26 most influential universities in Nigeria. To determine these leaders, we isolated 309.2K specialized research publications which collectively generated 3.18M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Ibadan

University of Ibadan

For Gerontology

#4 in Africa #493 in the World

11% Acceptance

41,269 Enrollment

1948 Founded

2

Ilishan-Remo

Babcock University

For Gerontology

#108 in Africa #2437 in the World

11% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

1999 Founded

3

Ota

Covenant University

For Gerontology

#119 in Africa #2532 in the World

89% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

4

Ogbomoso

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

For Gerontology

#83 in Africa #2242 in the World

30% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1990 Founded

5

Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University

For Gerontology

#48 in Africa #1657 in the World

8% Acceptance

49,436 Enrollment

1962 Founded

6

Osogbo

Osun State University

For Gerontology

#121 in Africa #2554 in the World

26% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

2007 Founded

7

Ago Iwoye

Olabisi Onabanjo University

For Gerontology

#112 in Africa #2479 in the World

27% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1982 Founded

8

Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University

For Gerontology

#18 in Africa #865 in the World

7% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1962 Founded

9

Enugu

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

For Gerontology

#99 in Africa #2405 in the World

41% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1981 Founded

10

Calabar

University of Calabar

For Gerontology

#87 in Africa #2285 in the World

30% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

1975 Founded

11

Nsukka

University of Nigeria

For Gerontology

#21 in Africa #943 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti

For Gerontology

#93 in Africa #2338 in the World

10% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1982 Founded

13

Jos

University of Jos

For Gerontology

#94 in Africa #2347 in the World

10% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

14

Lagos

University of Lagos

For Gerontology

#24 in Africa #1074 in the World

11% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1962 Founded

15

Abakaliki

Ebonyi State University

For Gerontology

#107 in Africa #2436 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

2000 Founded

16

Kano

Bayero University Kano

For Gerontology

#59 in Africa #1844 in the World

29% Acceptance

45,810 Enrollment

1975 Founded

17

Abraka

Delta State University, Abraka

For Gerontology

#96 in Africa #2365 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

18

Ojo

Lagos State University

For Gerontology

#54 in Africa #1802 in the World

25% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1983 Founded

19

Maiduguri

University of Maiduguri

For Gerontology

#66 in Africa #1982 in the World

32% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

20

Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt

For Gerontology

#71 in Africa #2114 in the World

15% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

21

Port Harcourt

Rivers State University

For Gerontology

#124 in Africa #2577 in the World

10% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1980 Founded

22

Benin

University of Benin

For Gerontology

#67 in Africa #1988 in the World

70% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

23

Abeokuta

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

For Gerontology

#97 in Africa #2375 in the World

32% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

24

Ilorin

University of Ilorin

For Gerontology

#78 in Africa #2190 in the World

75% Acceptance

76,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

25

Ado Ekiti

Afe Babalola University

For Gerontology

#123 in Africa #2566 in the World

78% Acceptance

4,751 Enrollment

2009 Founded

26

Awka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

For Gerontology

#42 in Africa #1578 in the World

12% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded