Top-Ranked Nigerian Universities for Medicine and Dentistry According to World Rankings
The University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Technology Akure have been named Nigeria’s best universities for studying Medicine and Dentistry in the most recent 2024/2025 World University Rankings.
Additionally, According to the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking for 2024/2025, the University of Ibadan (UI) is ranked first in Nigeria and 801-1000 globally.
The University of Lagos, ranked between 1001 and 1200 globally, is Nigeria’s third-best university for Medicine and Dentistry.
The Times Higher Education is a British magazine that focuses on higher education worldwide.
Further, The listed universities are evaluated using performance indicators that cover four areas: teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
What are the top 10 best universities in Nigeria to study Medicine and Dentistry?
The following are the top ten best universities in Nigeria to study Medicine and Dentistry, according to the Times Higher Education 2024 ranking:
Here is the table:
| S/N | Universities | Nigeria Ranking | Global Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | University of Ibadan (UI) | 1 | 801-1000 |
| 2. | Federal University of Technology Akure | 2 | 1001-1200 |
| 3. | University of Lagos | 3 | 1001-1200 |
| 4. | Bayero University Kano (BUK) | 4 | 1201-1500 |
| 5. | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) | 4 | 1201-1500 |
| 6. | Afe Babalola University | 5-10 | 1501+ |
| 7. | University of Benin (UNIBEN) | 5-10 | 1501+ |
| 8. | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) | 5-10 | 1501+ |
| 9. | Lagos State University | 5-10 | 1501+ |
| 10. | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) | 5-10 | 1501+ |
World University Ranking 2023/2024: Top 10 varsities in Nigeria
Overall, According to THE rankings, the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos are Nigeria’s top two universities.
Both federally owned universities are comparatively ranked between 401 and 500 globally.
In addition, Covenant University, a private university, is the third-best in the country and ranks 601–800 globally.
Top-Ranked Nigerian Universities for Medicine and Dentistry According to World Rankings
