Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

35 Best Universities in Nigeria for Physical Therapy

Focusing specifically on Physical Therapy, our data science engine identified the 35 most influential universities in Nigeria. Our methodology evaluated 353.5K subject-specific papers and 3.52M 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 Physical Therapy

#10 in Africa #740 in the World

11% Acceptance

41,269 Enrollment

1948 Founded

2

Ilishan-Remo

Babcock University

For Physical Therapy

#140 in Africa #3749 in the World

11% Acceptance

1,500 Enrollment

1999 Founded

3

Ilorin

University of Ilorin

For Physical Therapy

#68 in Africa #2424 in the World

75% Acceptance

76,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

4

Abakaliki

Ebonyi State University

For Physical Therapy

#106 in Africa #3277 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

2000 Founded

5

Abuja

University of Abuja

For Physical Therapy

#149 in Africa #3803 in the World

21% Acceptance

35,372 Enrollment

1988 Founded

6

Awka

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

For Physical Therapy

#49 in Africa #1903 in the World

12% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

7

Abraka

Delta State University, Abraka

For Physical Therapy

#94 in Africa #3105 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

8

Ogbomoso

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#95 in Africa #3148 in the World

30% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1990 Founded

9

Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University

For Physical Therapy

#80 in Africa #2805 in the World

8% Acceptance

49,436 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Bauchi

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

For Physical Therapy

#157 in Africa #3936 in the World

44% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

11

Ago Iwoye

Olabisi Onabanjo University

For Physical Therapy

#96 in Africa #3151 in the World

27% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1982 Founded

12

Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University

For Physical Therapy

#17 in Africa #1125 in the World

7% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1962 Founded

13

Maiduguri

University of Maiduguri

For Physical Therapy

#46 in Africa #1802 in the World

32% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

14

Calabar

University of Calabar

For Physical Therapy

#62 in Africa #2287 in the World

30% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

1975 Founded

15

Okitipupa

Ondo State University of Science and Technology

For Physical Therapy

#154 in Africa #3909 in the World

49% Acceptance

41,269 Enrollment

2008 Founded

16

Nsukka

University of Nigeria

For Physical Therapy

#23 in Africa #1292 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

17

Port Harcourt

Rivers State University

For Physical Therapy

#90 in Africa #3016 in the World

10% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1980 Founded

18

Jos

University of Jos

For Physical Therapy

#119 in Africa #3489 in the World

10% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

19

Osogbo

Osun State University

For Physical Therapy

#142 in Africa #3768 in the World

26% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

2007 Founded

20

Lagos

University of Lagos

For Physical Therapy

#20 in Africa #1202 in the World

11% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1962 Founded

21

Abeokuta

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

For Physical Therapy

#150 in Africa #3804 in the World

32% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

22

Kano

Bayero University Kano

For Physical Therapy

#39 in Africa #1714 in the World

29% Acceptance

45,810 Enrollment

1975 Founded

23

Iwo

Bowen University

For Physical Therapy

#155 in Africa #3929 in the World

47% Acceptance

4,751 Enrollment

2001 Founded

24

Owerri

Federal University of Technology, Owerri

For Physical Therapy

#111 in Africa #3434 in the World

20% Acceptance

23,100 Enrollment

1980 Founded

25

Akure

Federal University of Technology, Akure

For Physical Therapy

#105 in Africa #3267 in the World

49% Acceptance

23,100 Enrollment

1981 Founded

26

Ekpoma

Ambrose Alli University

For Physical Therapy

#146 in Africa #3784 in the World

47% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1980 Founded

27

Ado Ekiti

Afe Babalola University

For Physical Therapy

#159 in Africa #3985 in the World

78% Acceptance

4,751 Enrollment

2009 Founded

28

Ojo

Lagos State University

For Physical Therapy

#82 in Africa #2885 in the World

25% Acceptance

48,680 Enrollment

1983 Founded

29

Enugu

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

For Physical Therapy

#137 in Africa #3715 in the World

41% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1981 Founded

30

Uyo

University of Uyo

For Physical Therapy

#124 in Africa #3566 in the World

41% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

31

Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt

For Physical Therapy

#78 in Africa #2774 in the World

15% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

32

Makurdi

Benue State University

For Physical Therapy

#129 in Africa #3620 in the World

45% Acceptance

40,645 Enrollment

1992 Founded

33

Sokoto

Usmanu Danfodio University

For Physical Therapy

#133 in Africa #3659 in the World

29% Acceptance

52,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

34

Benin

University of Benin

For Physical Therapy

#60 in Africa #2196 in the World

70% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

35

Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti

For Physical Therapy

#97 in Africa #3153 in the World

10% Acceptance

32,480 Enrollment

1982 Founded