Field · Computer Science · Nigeria
Computer Science research in Nigeria
Adekunle Ajasin University ranks first in Nigeria for Computer Science research in 2022–2025 (#1,587 worldwide), followed by University of Ilorin and Federal University of Technology.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #54 of 131 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 8k
- Top-10% rate
- 12.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 46
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Computer Science in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adekunle Ajasin UniversityOndo | #1,587 | 12.8 | 9.0% | 87 |
| 2 | University of IlorinIlorin | #1,853 | 10.9 | 19.4% | 223 |
| 3 | Federal University of TechnologyAkure | #1,936 | 10.4 | 12.0% | 207 |
| 4 | University of NigeriaNsukka | #1,946 | 10.4 | 19.4% | 226 |
| 5 | University of IbadanIbadan | #2,002 | 10.0 | 17.1% | 244 |
| 6 | University of LagosLagos | #2,052 | 9.7 | 14.6% | 189 |
| 7 | Lagos State UniversityIkeja | #2,447 | 7.6 | 12.6% | 120 |
| 8 | Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria | #2,682 | 6.6 | 15.5% | 173 |
| 9 | Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka | #3,072 | 4.9 | 9.1% | 166 |
| 10 | Covenant UniversityOta | #3,164 | 4.6 | 17.5% | 138 |
| 11 | Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife | #3,240 | 4.3 | 17.3% | 123 |
| 12 | Landmark UniversityOmu-Aran | #3,272 | 4.2 | 21.6% | 75 |
| 13 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityIhiala | #3,395 | 3.8 | 13.3% | 67 |
| 14 | National Open University of NigeriaLagos | #3,405 | 3.7 | 15.3% | 101 |
| 15 | Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu | #3,418 | 3.7 | 12.5% | 88 |
| 16 | Federal College of Education, KanoKano | #3,479 | 3.5 | 8.4% | 199 |
| 17 | Federal University of AgricultureAbeokuta | #3,480 | 3.5 | 13.1% | 87 |
| 18 | The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti | #3,490 | 3.4 | 6.9% | 224 |
| 19 | Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyOgbomoso | #3,560 | 3.2 | 9.7% | 124 |
| 20 | University of CalabarCalabar | #3,601 | 3.1 | 14.5% | 119 |
| 21 | Afe Babalola UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #3,642 | 2.9 | 10.9% | 116 |
| 22 | Bayero University KanoKano | #3,669 | 2.8 | 11.4% | 93 |
| 23 | Federal University of Technology MinnaMinna | #3,712 | 2.7 | 11.0% | 107 |
| 24 | Delta State UniversityAbraka | #3,754 | 2.6 | 10.5% | 144 |
| 25 | Lead City UniversityIbadan | #3,761 | 2.5 | 19.0% | 84 |
| 26 | University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt | #3,786 | 2.5 | 8.5% | 162 |
| 27 | University of AbujaAbuja | #3,889 | 2.2 | 10.6% | 110 |
| 28 | Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt | #3,914 | 2.1 | 5.0% | 187 |
| 29 | Federal University of Technology OwerriOwerri | #3,943 | 2.0 | 10.0% | 105 |
| 30 | University of BeninBenin City | #3,949 | 2.0 | 12.0% | 86 |
| 31 | Kwara State UniversityMolete | #3,950 | 2.0 | 14.3% | 71 |
| 32 | Federal University Oye EkitiIkole-Ekiti | #4,027 | 1.8 | 12.0% | 79 |
| 33 | Nigerian Defence AcademyKaduna | #4,043 | 1.7 | 9.8% | 76 |
| 34 | University of UyoUyo | #4,092 | 1.6 | 10.7% | 95 |
| 35 | Federal University LafiaLafia | #4,093 | 1.5 | 16.0% | 61 |
| 36 | Babcock UniversityIbadan | #4,125 | 146.0 | 8.0% | 128 |
| 37 | Ekiti State UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #4,139 | 142.0 | 10.3% | 89 |
| 38 | Akwa Ibom State UniversityUyo | #4,213 | 121.0 | 8.8% | 69 |
| 39 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa UniversityBauchi | #4,223 | 118.0 | 10.6% | 61 |
| 40 | Modibbo Adama University of TechnologyYola | #4,248 | 111.0 | 10.2% | 70 |
| 41 | University of JosJos | #4,271 | 105.0 | 11.9% | 69 |
| 42 | Osun State UniversityOsogbo | #4,313 | 93.0 | 7.3% | 81 |
| 43 | Nile University of NigeriaAbuja | #4,320 | 91.0 | 8.5% | 69 |
| 44 | Nasarawa State UniversityKeffi | #4,462 | 53.0 | 4.3% | 118 |
| 45 | Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyEnugu | #4,495 | 44.0 | 7.0% | 69 |
| 46 | Usmanu Danfodiyo UniversitySokoto | #4,542 | 32.0 | 4.0% | 67 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Computer Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Computer Science researchers in Nigeria?
Sanjay Misra and Joseph Bamidele Awotunde rank highest among researchers based in Nigeria.
- 1Sanjay Misra#447,141 worldwide overall819 citations · 210 works
- 2Joseph Bamidele Awotunde#620,069 worldwide overall167 citations · 74 works
How Nigeria compares with other countries in Computer Science