How does Nigeria rank in Health Sciences research?

Nigeria ranks #49 of 161 countries on research quality in Health Sciences (2022–2025), with 28k works.

Health Sciences research in Nigeria

University of Ibadan ranks first in Nigeria for Health Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#948 worldwide), followed by University of Nigeria and University of Lagos.

Nigeria's world rank: #49
Works, 2022–2025: 28k
Top-10% rate: 7.6%
Ranked institutions: 60

This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.

What is the best university for Health Sciences in Nigeria?

#	Institution	World rank	Score	Top-10% rate	Works
1	University of IbadanIbadan	#948	27.0	12.0%	1,351
2	University of NigeriaNsukka	#1,126	25.2	11.6%	1,018
3	University of LagosLagos	#1,793	20.2	9.1%	681
4	Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria	#1,794	20.2	7.9%	528
5	Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife	#2,564	16.4	11.6%	580
6	University of IlorinIlorin	#2,742	15.7	12.0%	478
7	Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt	#2,994	14.8	1.5%	742
8	University College Hospital, IbadanIbadan	#3,425	13.3	6.9%	428
9	Afe Babalola UniversityAdo-Ekiti	#3,776	12.3	11.5%	374
10	Lagos State Health Service CommissionLagos	#3,788	12.3	12.4%	170
11	University of CalabarCalabar	#3,855	12.1	5.3%	567
12	Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyOgbomoso	#3,910	11.9	14.4%	434
13	Covenant UniversityOta	#3,998	11.7	24.9%	151
14	University of BeninBenin City	#4,066	11.5	5.6%	593
15	Osun State UniversityOsogbo	#4,199	11.2	13.8%	289
16	University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt	#4,234	11.1	4.2%	616
17	Babcock UniversityIbadan	#4,274	11.0	6.1%	403
18	Federal Medical CentreOwo	#4,358	10.8	9.2%	271
19	Bayero University KanoKano	#4,518	10.4	8.0%	448
20	University of Nigeria Teaching HospitalEnugu	#5,047	9.2	6.0%	421
21	Federal University of TechnologyAkure	#5,318	8.6	10.0%	397
22	Bowen UniversityIwo	#5,544	8.2	13.9%	179
23	Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka	#5,588	8.1	4.0%	715
24	Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta	#5,611	8.1	6.8%	230
25	Lagos University Teaching HospitalLagos	#5,742	7.8	6.9%	289
26	Achievers UniversityOwo	#5,794	7.7	10.0%	76
27	University of Port Harcourt Teaching HospitalPort Harcourt	#5,825	7.7	2.3%	410
28	Ebonyi State UniversityAbakaliki	#5,848	7.6	10.8%	229
29	Delta State UniversityAbraka	#5,957	7.4	6.3%	399
30	Federal University Oye EkitiIkole-Ekiti	#5,963	7.4	14.1%	146
31	Federal University Birnin KebbiBirnin Kebbi	#6,109	7.2	9.3%	108
32	University of MaiduguriMaiduguri	#6,186	7.0	5.6%	320
33	Federal Medical CentreOwerri	#6,248	6.9	5.0%	353
34	Lagos State UniversityIkeja	#6,300	6.8	6.6%	268
35	Usmanu Danfodiyo UniversitySokoto	#6,351	6.8	5.0%	329
36	Institute of Human VirologyAbuja	#6,445	6.6	26.1%	74
37	Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu	#6,485	6.5	9.3%	202
38	University of AbujaAbuja	#6,669	6.2	8.3%	269
39	Landmark UniversityOmu-Aran	#6,741	6.1	21.5%	85
40	University of UyoUyo	#6,810	6.0	5.0%	289
41	Nigerian Institute of Medical ResearchLagos	#6,865	5.9	14.0%	128
42	Federal University of Technology OwerriOwerri	#7,088	5.6	7.9%	231
43	Aminu Kano Teaching HospitalKano	#7,177	5.5	7.8%	205
44	Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyEnugu	#7,260	5.3	4.9%	361
45	Abia State UniversityAba	#7,395	5.1	6.6%	171
46	University of JosJos	#7,415	5.1	6.1%	253
47	The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti	#7,449	5.1	3.3%	227
48	Olusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyOndo	#7,466	5.0	9.9%	202
49	Jos University Teaching HospitalJos	#7,679	4.7	6.2%	162
50	Ekiti State UniversityAdo-Ekiti	#7,980	4.3	5.7%	299
51	University of Ilorin Teaching HospitalIlorin	#8,100	4.2	4.2%	173
52	Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals ComplexIle-Ife	#8,108	4.2	6.6%	214
53	Federal University of Technology MinnaMinna	#8,117	4.2	8.9%	99
54	Akwa Ibom State UniversityUyo	#8,168	4.1	4.6%	96
55	Sacred Heart HospitalAbeokuta	#8,174	4.1	16.1%	66
56	Federal Ministry of HealthAbuja	#8,245	4.0	18.9%	104
57	Lagos State University Teaching HospitalIkeja	#8,362	3.8	5.3%	193
58	Federal Medical CentreAbeokuta	#8,599	3.5	6.0%	203
59	Adeleke UniversityEde	#8,683	3.4	12.3%	79
60	University of Benin Teaching HospitalBenin City	#8,841	3.2	3.0%	216

Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Health Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.

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