Domain · Social Sciences · Nigeria
Social Sciences research in Nigeria
University of Nigeria ranks first in Nigeria for Social Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#506 worldwide), followed by University of Ibadan and University of Ilorin.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #37 of 164 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 42k
- Top-10% rate
- 12.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 60
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of NigeriaNsukka | #506 | 32.8 | 20.2% | 1,932 |
| 2 | University of IbadanIbadan | #716 | 29.0 | 16.4% | 1,583 |
| 3 | University of IlorinIlorin | #815 | 27.6 | 14.6% | 1,072 |
| 4 | Delta State UniversityAbraka | #838 | 27.3 | 7.7% | 1,150 |
| 5 | Lead City UniversityIbadan | #1,115 | 24.2 | 12.7% | 535 |
| 6 | University of LagosLagos | #1,215 | 23.3 | 14.3% | 1,101 |
| 7 | Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka | #1,434 | 21.5 | 9.6% | 1,206 |
| 8 | National Open University of NigeriaLagos | #1,447 | 21.4 | 12.4% | 433 |
| 9 | Lagos State UniversityIkeja | #1,485 | 21.1 | 13.1% | 813 |
| 10 | Federal University of TechnologyAkure | #1,492 | 21.1 | 14.0% | 481 |
| 11 | Ambrose Alli UniversityEkpoma | #1,552 | 20.7 | 15.8% | 299 |
| 12 | University of CalabarCalabar | #1,571 | 20.5 | 16.2% | 1,009 |
| 13 | Kwara State UniversityMolete | #1,591 | 20.4 | 12.6% | 442 |
| 14 | Adeleke UniversityEde | #1,793 | 19.1 | 11.3% | 149 |
| 15 | University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt | #1,819 | 19.0 | 7.6% | 982 |
| 16 | Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt | #1,844 | 18.8 | 6.4% | 1,106 |
| 17 | Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife | #1,915 | 18.4 | 20.5% | 911 |
| 18 | Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyEnugu | #1,971 | 18.1 | 9.7% | 467 |
| 19 | The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti | #2,065 | 17.6 | 8.6% | 694 |
| 20 | Babcock UniversityIbadan | #2,125 | 17.3 | 9.2% | 709 |
| 21 | Al-Hikmah UniversityIlorin | #2,135 | 17.2 | 11.3% | 452 |
| 22 | Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria | #2,154 | 17.1 | 13.0% | 561 |
| 23 | Federal College of Education, KanoKano | #2,295 | 16.4 | 8.9% | 1,131 |
| 24 | University of JosJos | #2,315 | 16.4 | 9.0% | 370 |
| 25 | Akwa Ibom State UniversityUyo | #2,504 | 15.5 | 11.2% | 450 |
| 26 | Osun State UniversityOsogbo | #2,505 | 15.5 | 12.9% | 482 |
| 27 | Olusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyOndo | #2,507 | 15.5 | 10.4% | 106 |
| 28 | Ekiti State UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #2,533 | 15.4 | 9.0% | 693 |
| 29 | Redeemer's UniversityLagos | #2,537 | 15.4 | 20.9% | 275 |
| 30 | Federal University Oye EkitiIkole-Ekiti | #2,594 | 15.1 | 17.1% | 444 |
| 31 | University of AbujaAbuja | #2,597 | 15.1 | 12.1% | 565 |
| 32 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityIhiala | #2,599 | 15.1 | 10.3% | 488 |
| 33 | Covenant UniversityOta | #2,681 | 14.8 | 23.2% | 474 |
| 34 | Afe Babalola UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #2,887 | 14.0 | 13.0% | 434 |
| 35 | Federal University OtuokeOgbia | #3,043 | 13.4 | 14.8% | 284 |
| 36 | Pan-Atlantic UniversityLagos | #3,078 | 13.3 | 24.2% | 370 |
| 37 | Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu | #3,091 | 13.2 | 11.5% | 553 |
| 38 | Kogi State UniversityDekina | #3,105 | 13.2 | 10.5% | 312 |
| 39 | Abia State UniversityAba | #3,270 | 12.6 | 13.5% | 269 |
| 40 | University of Cross River StateCalabar | #3,291 | 12.6 | 8.5% | 429 |
| 41 | Veritas UniversityAbuja | #3,387 | 12.2 | 13.1% | 181 |
| 42 | Michael Okpara University of AgricultureUmuahia | #3,424 | 12.1 | 8.0% | 202 |
| 43 | Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta | #3,461 | 12.0 | 17.4% | 223 |
| 44 | Tai Solarin University of EducationIjebu Ode | #3,820 | 10.9 | 9.3% | 185 |
| 45 | Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyOgbomoso | #3,893 | 10.7 | 8.0% | 341 |
| 46 | Nile University of NigeriaAbuja | #3,904 | 10.7 | 17.1% | 328 |
| 47 | Federal University of Technology MinnaMinna | #3,944 | 10.6 | 15.2% | 162 |
| 48 | University of BeninBenin City | #3,969 | 10.5 | 10.0% | 515 |
| 49 | Crescent UniversityAbeokuta | #4,124 | 10.1 | 6.6% | 74 |
| 50 | Bowen UniversityIwo | #4,154 | 10.0 | 19.6% | 224 |
| 51 | Nasarawa State UniversityKeffi | #4,156 | 10.0 | 7.6% | 556 |
| 52 | Federal University of Technology OwerriOwerri | #4,159 | 10.0 | 8.9% | 232 |
| 53 | University of UyoUyo | #4,254 | 9.8 | 8.1% | 641 |
| 54 | Adekunle Ajasin UniversityOndo | #4,320 | 9.6 | 11.7% | 400 |
| 55 | Bayero University KanoKano | #4,402 | 9.4 | 13.7% | 349 |
| 56 | University of MaiduguriMaiduguri | #4,450 | 9.3 | 11.2% | 252 |
| 57 | Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-UkuOgwashi-Uku | #4,512 | 9.1 | 4.2% | 221 |
| 58 | Ajayi Crowther UniversityOyo | #4,633 | 8.9 | 9.6% | 170 |
| 59 | Caleb UniversityLagos | #4,902 | 8.2 | 12.7% | 182 |
| 60 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa UniversityBauchi | #5,066 | 7.9 | 10.0% | 175 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Social Sciences researchers in Nigeria?
Daniel Hipwell rank highest among researchers based in Nigeria.
- 1Daniel Hipwell#1,329,482 worldwide overall1 citations · 157 works
How Nigeria compares with other countries in Social Sciences