JAMB Release List Of Most Rated Nigeria Universities

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the longlist of Nigerian tertiary institution ratings ahead of the commencement of the 2024 admission in Nigeria. JAMB in its weekly bulletin cited five areas of consideration in rating the higher institutions in Nigeria.

According to JAMB bulletin, the considerations are most subscribed institutions by candidates, most National in terms of admission spread, most improved in gender balance, most international students; admission of foreign (non-Nigerian) students; and most compliant to admission guidelines.

Below are the 10 top universities in the list: University of Ilorin, UNILORIN The University of Ilorin, also known as Unilorin, is a federal university located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Established in 1975, it has grown to become one of the most sought-after institutions in the country, known for its academic excellence and research opportunities.

Unilorin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, and Sciences. The university has a strong commitment to community service and has established partnerships with various organizations to promote research and development. According to JAMB, 97,351 candidates applied into the institution in the 2023/2024 academic session.

University of Lagos, UNILAG The University of Lagos, commonly referred to as UNILAG, is a federal university located in Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 1962, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. UNILAG has a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. JAMB in its 2024 rating rated the institution as the second-best in Nigerian and 75,967 applicants subscribed in the institution as at 2023/2024 academic session. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, and Sciences.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nnamdi Azikiwe University, also known as UNIZIK, is a federal university located in Awka, Anambra state capital. Established in 1991, it was named after Nigeria’s first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe, in honor of his contributions to the country’s education and development.

The university has 58,956 population of subscribers in the 2023/2024 academic session according to JAMB report. It has grown to become one of the leading institutions in Nigeria, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, and Sciences. Bayero University, Kano Bayero University Kano (BUK) is a federal university located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Established in 1977, it was named after Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of Kano from 1926 to 1953. It has the subscribers’ population of 57,150 as stipulated in JAMB bulletin.

The university has grown to become one of the largest and most respected institutions in Nigeria, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Agriculture, Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, and Sciences.

University of Benin, UNIBEN The University of Benin, located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, is a premier institution of higher learning that has been in existence since 1970. Initially established as an Institute of Technology, it was upgraded to a full-fledged university in 1971. The university has since grown to become one of the leading institutions in Nigeria, known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and community service. With a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including Agriculture, Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, and Sciences, with 55,455 subscribers in the 2023/2024 academic session.

Other five universities in the top 10 categories are: S/N Universities Subscribers 1 Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Ife 51,437 2 University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu 51,402 3 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 50,196 4 University of Ibadan, Ibadan 44,476 5 Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa 38,121.