Best 5 Federal University in Nigeria

Best 5 Federal University in Nigeria- I guess you are planning to study in a Federal University in Nigeria, that is why you are reading this article. It is true that attending a Federal University in Nigeria has some advantages over state universities (you will get to know those advantages in this article).  

In the following paragraphs, I will be sharing with you the best 5 Federal University in Nigeria. The rankings were done by webometrics and Times Higher Education University.

List of Best 5 Federal University in Nigeria

1. University of Ibadan
2. University of Lagos
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
4. Obafemi Awolowo University
5. Ahmadu Bello University

University of Ibadan

University of Ibadan is the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. It was established in 1948 as University College Ibadan in affiliation with the University of London. Over the years, the university of Ibadan has had positive impact on the political, industrial, cultural and Economic development of Nigeria.

The university runs academic programs (Undergraduate and graduate programs) in 92 departments that are categorized into 17 faculties. These faculties include Science, Arts, Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Veterinary medicine, Dentistry, Public health, Technology, Social Sciences, Education, Law, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable, Natural Resources, Environmental Design and management and Multidisciplinary Studies. The faculties of Clinical sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health and Dentistry are organized into the college of medicine.

There are 15 halls of residence that accommodates about 30% of the students’ population. First year and final year students are given higher priority in allocation of accommodation space while the rest of the students stay off- campus (accommodations around the school).

According to webometrics ranking, the university of Ibadan is the best Federal university in Nigeria. Times Higher Education University Rankings ranks the university of Ibadan among the best 600 universities globally.

University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN

The university of Nigeria is one of the top 5 university in Nigeria. It was established in 1955 as the very 1^st land grant university in Nigeria. The institution operates in 4 campuses: Nsukka, Ituku, Ozalla and Aba.

The institution offers both undergraduate and post graduate programs via 102 academic departments iand 15 faculties. The faculties include Agriculture, Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Biological Science, Business Administration, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Humanities and Clinical Sciences.

There are 15 hostel accommodations, 2 are assigned to male students while the rest is assigned to females. This is because at UNN, female students are given greater priority than the male students.

According to webometrics rankings, UNN ranks 3^rd among the best university in Nigeria and 2^nd best Federal University in Nigeria. Times Higher Education University Rankings positions UNN among the best 1000 universities in the world.

University of Lagos

The university of Lagos was established in 1962 as a public research university. The university operates through 3 campuses in Lagos: Akoka (main campus), Idi-Araba and Radiography. Most of the faculties are located in the main campus while the college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba.

The university offers more than 86 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs (including PGD, M.Sc., M.Phil and PhD). The academic programs run through 12 faculties and 5 institutes. The faculties include Arts, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Dental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Law, Pharmacy, Science and Social Sciences.

There are 15 hostel accommodations at the university of Lagos, 6 for males, 7 for females and 2 mixed (male and female). There are also hostel accommodations outside the campus.

University of Lagos was ranked by Webometrics as the 4^th best university in Nigeria and the 3^rd best Federal university in Nigeria. According to The Times Higher Education University Rankings, University of Lagos is among the best 1000 universities globally.

Obafemi Awolowo University

Obafemi Awolowo was established in 1962 as a public university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. It was initially named University of Ife until 1987 when it was renamed to bear its current name in honor of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the brain behind the university.

The university offers both undergraduate and post graduate programs across 13 faculties and 2 colleges (post-graduate college and college of health sciences. The faculties include; Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Education, Environmental design and management, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy, Sciences, Technology and Social Sciences.

There are halls of residence in the university: 4 male halls, 4 female halls, a post-graduate hall and a mixed hall (male and female).

According to Webometrics rankings, Obafemi Awolowo University is the 5^th best university in Nigeria and 4^th best Federal University in Nigeria.

Ahmadu Bello University

Ahmadu Bello University, fondly known as ABU was established in 1962 as a public research university. It is located in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The institution operates two campuses: Samaru (main campus) and Kongo.

The Samaru campus accommodates the administrative offices and the following faculties: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical Sciences, Arts and Languages, Education, Environmental Design, Engineering and research facilities. The Kongo campus houses the faculties of Law and Administration. The university offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Hostel accommodation exists on campus for undergraduate students. There are also decent accommodations offcampus for students.

According to the webometrics, Ahmadu Bello University ranks at the 6^th best universities in Nigeria and 5^th best Federal University in Nigeria.

Why Is Federal University In Nigeria Is Better Than State University?

The Best of Lecturers are available

You will always find the best of brains in terms of lecturers at Federal universities than in state-owned universities.  This is because federal universities employ more workforce than state universities. Federal universities employ lecturers from different states and ethnic background unlike state universities that would prefer to employ more of their indigenes than non-indigenes.

Tuition is much more cheaper

Federal universities are much cheaper than state universities. While a federal university may be charging tuition fee as low as #18,000 per session, a state university would charge about #150,000 per session. So federal university is always preferable to state universities.

Availability of adequate and modern facilities

There are more infrastructures in Federal universities than in state-owned universities. An average Federal university would have the following facilities: auditorium, amphitheatre, lecture halls, standard libraries. Some of the mentioned facilities can be absent in a state university.

There is greater cultural diversity

When it comes to admission of students, federal university is not selective like state universities. Students can be admitted from any ethnic background or religious background. So, in a typical federal university, you will find diversities of students. This makes the university environment more interesting and full of life.

44 Other Federal University in Nigeria

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
2. Air force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
3. Bayero University (BUK)
4. Federal University Gashua (FUGASHUA)
5. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
6. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi
7. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
8. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK)
9. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)
10. Federal University, Dutse (FUD)
11. Federal University, Gusau Zamfara (FUGUS)
12. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State (FUKASHERE)
13. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State (FULAFIA)
14. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State (FULOKOJA)
15. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State (FUNAI)
16. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa (FUOTUOKE)
17. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE)
18. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State (FUWUKARI)
19. Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike (MOUAU)
20. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
21. Nigeria Police Academy Wudil (NPA)
22. Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB)
23. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (NDA)
24. Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State (NMU)
25. Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
26. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
27. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
28. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
29. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (MAUTECH)
30. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada (UNIABUJA)
31. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
32. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
33. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
34. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
35. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
36. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
37. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
38. Usman Danfodiyo University (UDUSOK)
39. Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue
40. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State.
41. Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State.
42. Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State.
43. Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State.
44. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State?

In summary

Now that you know the 5 best Federal University in Nigeria, its time to make a choice. Choose the federal university that suits you and get your career started. All the best!

Frequently Asked Questions

Bayero University, Kano, founded in 1975 is one of the easiest federal university to gain admission.

According to NUC (National Universities Commission), there are 49 Federal Universities in Nigeria.

The following states in Nigeria have more than one federal  university:

Ondo state (2)

Lagos State (2)

Delta State (2)

Kano State (2)

Kaduna State (2)

Reference

• www. theabusites.com – 7 Pros and Cons of Living in ABU Hostels and Off-campus
• www. rnn.ng – Reason Federal Universities are better than State Universities
• www. schoolbeginner.com.ng – Federal University in Nigeria 2022/2023(Full list)

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