Domain · Physical Sciences · Nigeria
Physical Sciences research in Nigeria
University of Nigeria ranks first in Nigeria for Physical Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,581 worldwide), followed by Osun State University and University of Ilorin.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #44 of 157 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 42k
- Top-10% rate
- 9.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 60
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of NigeriaNsukka | #1,581 | 22.2 | 13.6% | 1,495 |
| 2 | Osun State UniversityOsogbo | #1,712 | 21.3 | 13.1% | 452 |
| 3 | University of IlorinIlorin | #1,853 | 20.5 | 14.5% | 984 |
| 4 | Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria | #1,942 | 20.0 | 12.9% | 1,194 |
| 5 | Federal University of TechnologyAkure | #2,048 | 19.4 | 9.9% | 1,534 |
| 6 | University of CalabarCalabar | #2,116 | 19.1 | 15.1% | 618 |
| 7 | Covenant UniversityOta | #2,321 | 18.1 | 15.2% | 826 |
| 8 | Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka | #2,350 | 18.0 | 11.6% | 1,104 |
| 9 | University of IbadanIbadan | #2,432 | 17.6 | 11.7% | 1,178 |
| 10 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityIhiala | #2,436 | 17.6 | 15.2% | 369 |
| 11 | University of UyoUyo | #2,769 | 16.2 | 8.1% | 578 |
| 12 | University of LagosLagos | #2,794 | 16.1 | 10.1% | 1,112 |
| 13 | Federal University of Technology OwerriOwerri | #3,123 | 15.0 | 9.0% | 834 |
| 14 | University of BeninBenin City | #3,195 | 14.7 | 8.2% | 746 |
| 15 | Federal University of Technology MinnaMinna | #3,303 | 14.4 | 11.5% | 624 |
| 16 | University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt | #3,317 | 14.3 | 5.2% | 1,376 |
| 17 | Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife | #3,344 | 14.3 | 10.7% | 734 |
| 18 | Bayero University KanoKano | #3,773 | 13.0 | 10.7% | 664 |
| 19 | Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyOgbomoso | #3,799 | 12.9 | 9.6% | 704 |
| 20 | The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti | #3,813 | 12.9 | 5.6% | 1,104 |
| 21 | Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta | #4,163 | 11.9 | 8.1% | 545 |
| 22 | Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt | #4,181 | 11.9 | 3.8% | 1,166 |
| 23 | Afe Babalola UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #4,399 | 11.4 | 9.5% | 666 |
| 24 | Landmark UniversityOmu-Aran | #4,403 | 11.4 | 15.2% | 383 |
| 25 | Federal University of Petroleum Resource EffurunWarri | #4,447 | 11.2 | 8.6% | 380 |
| 26 | Nile University of NigeriaAbuja | #4,494 | 11.1 | 9.9% | 287 |
| 27 | National Open University of NigeriaLagos | #4,515 | 11.1 | 13.6% | 238 |
| 28 | Ebonyi State UniversityAbakaliki | #4,533 | 11.0 | 13.0% | 250 |
| 29 | Adekunle Ajasin UniversityOndo | #4,542 | 11.0 | 10.5% | 333 |
| 30 | Bowen UniversityIwo | #4,551 | 11.0 | 17.7% | 236 |
| 31 | University of Cross River StateCalabar | #4,789 | 10.5 | 8.5% | 255 |
| 32 | Modibbo Adama University of TechnologyYola | #5,024 | 9.9 | 6.5% | 379 |
| 33 | Niger Delta UniversityYenagoa | #5,295 | 9.4 | 9.9% | 309 |
| 34 | University of MaiduguriMaiduguri | #5,362 | 9.3 | 8.2% | 328 |
| 35 | Michael Okpara University of AgricultureUmuahia | #5,381 | 9.2 | 10.2% | 500 |
| 36 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa UniversityBauchi | #5,417 | 9.2 | 6.6% | 461 |
| 37 | Delta State UniversityAbraka | #5,427 | 9.1 | 7.0% | 659 |
| 38 | Sule Lamido University Kafin HausaKafin Hausa | #5,445 | 9.1 | 19.9% | 105 |
| 39 | Federal University Oye EkitiIkole-Ekiti | #5,469 | 9.1 | 8.0% | 438 |
| 40 | Lagos State UniversityIkeja | #5,491 | 9.0 | 10.2% | 446 |
| 41 | Kogi State UniversityDekina | #5,559 | 8.9 | 10.4% | 237 |
| 42 | Akwa Ibom State UniversityUyo | #5,705 | 8.6 | 10.4% | 475 |
| 43 | Kwara State UniversityMolete | #5,742 | 8.5 | 11.6% | 409 |
| 44 | Olusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyOndo | #5,945 | 8.2 | 10.4% | 215 |
| 45 | Ambrose Alli UniversityEkpoma | #6,116 | 7.9 | 15.3% | 215 |
| 46 | Federal Medical CentreOwo | #6,238 | 7.7 | 32.1% | 61 |
| 47 | Redeemer's UniversityLagos | #6,366 | 7.4 | 15.6% | 179 |
| 48 | Federal University LafiaLafia | #6,377 | 7.4 | 10.0% | 222 |
| 49 | Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu | #6,380 | 7.4 | 8.1% | 353 |
| 50 | Kaduna State UniversityKaduna | #6,488 | 7.2 | 8.3% | 269 |
| 51 | Federal College of Education, KanoKano | #6,624 | 7.0 | 6.2% | 543 |
| 52 | Lead City UniversityIbadan | #6,683 | 6.9 | 13.6% | 290 |
| 53 | Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University MakurdiMakurdi | #6,714 | 6.9 | 12.1% | 196 |
| 54 | Nigerian Defence AcademyKaduna | #6,791 | 6.8 | 6.0% | 352 |
| 55 | Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-UkuOgwashi-Uku | #6,880 | 6.6 | 7.1% | 256 |
| 56 | Kwararafa UniversityWukari | #7,009 | 6.4 | 6.2% | 171 |
| 57 | University of JosJos | #7,043 | 6.4 | 7.2% | 307 |
| 58 | Sokoto State UniversitySokoto | #7,058 | 6.4 | 7.9% | 163 |
| 59 | Gombe State UniversityGombe | #7,274 | 6.0 | 9.8% | 183 |
| 60 | University of AbujaAbuja | #7,412 | 5.8 | 6.6% | 418 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Physical Sciences researchers in Nigeria?
Sanjay Misra rank highest among researchers based in Nigeria.
- 1Sanjay Misra#447,141 worldwide overall819 citations · 280 works
How Nigeria compares with other countries in Physical Sciences