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Nigeria 189 Young University / Institution Rankings - 2025 - (Sort by: Last 6 Years Citations)
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 real-time 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, real-time guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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4
27
85
152
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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2
2
2
2
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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26
189
313
385
Hotoro ,
Nigeria
- Private 2021
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
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Top 70%
7
30
57
75
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
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2
16
53
132
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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Top 30%
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1
15
47
88
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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Top 30%
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1
14
39
81
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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1
2
3
7
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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13
59
146
283
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
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Top 30%
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Top 70%
7
69
163
225
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Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
29
82
125
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
69
146
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
45
134
230
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
16
79
158
Effurun ,
Nigeria
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
14
50
92
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
20
97
234
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
12
36
72
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
6
19
29
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
4
4
4
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
5
6
7
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
43
168
359
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
23
77
144
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
30
128
238
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
12
66
182
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
14
47
88
Redeemer's University
Ede ,
Nigeria
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
27
85
152
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
Covenant University Ota
Ota ,
Nigeria
- Private 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
26
189
313
385
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%
7
30
57
75
Gombe State University Gombe
Gombe ,
Nigeria
- Public 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
16
53
132
Edo University Iyamho
Iyamho ,
Nigeria
- Public 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
15
47
88
Lead City University Ibadan
Ibadan ,
Nigeria
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
14
39
81
Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara
Delta ,
Nigeria
- Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
2
3
7
Afe Babalola University
Ado-Ekiti ,
Nigeria
- Private 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
13
59
146
283
Landmark University
Omu-Aran ,
Nigeria
- Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
69
163
225
Is Your University Ready for the Future?
Compare your institution’s global, national, and city-level ranking with its 20 closest competitors and set strategic goals.
Gain insights from detailed performance analyses of scientists across 13 major disciplines, identify your strengths, improve weaknesses, and gain a competitive edge.. Check Your Free Sample Performance Analysis
University of Medical Sciences Ondo
Ondo ,
Nigeria
- Public 2015
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
29
82
125
Bowen University
Iwo ,
Nigeria
- Private 2001
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
69
146
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
Ikwo ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
45
134
230
Niger Delta University
Bayelsa ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
16
79
158
Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
Effurun ,
Nigeria
- Public 2007
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
3
14
50
92
Akwa Ibom State University
Akwa ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
20
97
234
Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State
Lafia ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
12
36
72
Sule Lamido University
Kafin Hausa ,
Nigeria
- Public 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
6
19
29
Edo State University Uzairue
Abuja ,
Nigeria
- Public 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
4
4
4
Edo State Polytechnic Usen
Usen ,
Nigeria
- Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
2
5
6
7
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
43
168
359
Federal University Dutse Jigawa State
Dutse ,
Nigeria
- Public 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
23
77
144
Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
30
128
238
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Uli ,
Nigeria
- Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
12
66
182
Bells University of Technology Otta
Ota ,
Nigeria
- Private 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
1
14
47
88