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Nigeria Young University / Institution Rankings 2025
We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
160
288
366
Hotoro ,
Nigeria
- Private 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
29
56
70
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
16
66
125
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
11
54
122
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
51
132
247
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
44
138
192
Effurun ,
Nigeria
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
14
46
85
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
2
2
2
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
24
146
301
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
8
70
142
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Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
8
35
101
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
6
30
64
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
4
4
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
10
59
151
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
39
70
Abuja ,
Nigeria
- Private 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
13
25
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
11
23
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
4
8
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
9
49
99
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
15
26
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
12
15
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
7
14
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
3
4
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
1
1
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
31
96
199
Covenant University Ota
Ota ,
Nigeria
- Private 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
160
288
366
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano
Hotoro ,
Nigeria
- Private 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
8
29
56
70
Redeemer's University
Ede ,
Nigeria
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
16
66
125
Bowen University
Iwo ,
Nigeria
- Private 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
11
54
122
Afe Babalola University
Ado-Ekiti ,
Nigeria
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
51
132
247
Landmark University
Omu-Aran ,
Nigeria
- Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
44
138
192
Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
Effurun ,
Nigeria
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
14
46
85
Centre for Healthy Start Initiative
Lagos ,
Nigeria
- Institution 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
2
2
2
Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State
Oye-Ekiti ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
24
146
301
Niger Delta University
Wilberforce ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
8
70
142
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Gombe State University Gombe
Gombe ,
Nigeria
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
8
35
101
Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State
Lafia ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
6
30
64
Edo State University Uzairue
Abuja ,
Nigeria
- Public 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
4
4
4
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Uli ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
10
59
151
Edo University Iyamho
Iyamho ,
Nigeria
- Public 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
11
39
70
African University of Science & Technology Abuja
Abuja ,
Nigeria
- Private 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
5
13
25
Sule Lamido University
Kafin Hausa ,
Nigeria
- Public 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
11
23
Topfaith University
Makurdi ,
Nigeria
- Private 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
4
8
Nasarawa State University
Keffi ,
Nigeria
- Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
9
49
99
Lagos Business School Pan Atlantic University
Lekki ,
Nigeria
- Private 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
15
26
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
Port Harcourt ,
Nigeria
- Public 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
3
12
15
Glorious Vision University
Ogwa ,
Nigeria
- Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
7
14
Christopher University
Oran ,
Nigeria
- Private 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
3
4
Tansian University
Umunya ,
Nigeria
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
1
1
1
Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo FUNAI
Ikwo ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
0
31
96
199