UNILAG Retains Top Spot in Nigeria in THE World University Rankings 2027

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has retained its position among Nigeria’s highest-ranked universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027.
According to the ranking released on September 30, 2026, UNILAG shares the top position in Nigeria with the University of Ibadan and Covenant University.
Globally, the three Nigerian universities are placed in the 801–1000 band among 2,297 universities ranked across 118 countries and territories.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings assessed institutions using 17 performance indicators grouped into five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.
UNILAG recorded the highest research quality score among Nigerian universities, scoring 67.8 points in the category.
The university said the performance reflects its continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research, innovation and global impact.
The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, commended members of the university community, alumni, partners and other stakeholders for their contributions to the achievement.
She also appreciated their continued support for the university’s pursuit of academic and research excellence.