Mathematics research in Nigeria
University of Ilorin ranks first in Nigeria for Mathematics research in 2022-now (#874 worldwide), followed by Federal University of Technology and University of Ibadan.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #75 of 80 countries, 2022-now
- Works, 2022-now
- 1.9k
- Top-10% rate
- 6.3%
- Ranked institutions
- 3
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Mathematics in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of IlorinIlorin | #874 | 2.7 | 4.8% | 77 |
| 2 | Federal University of TechnologyAkure | #979 | 102.0 | 9.3% | 62 |
| 3 | University of IbadanIbadan | #1,025 | 36.0 | 4.3% | 65 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Mathematics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022-now.
Who are the top Mathematics researchers in Nigeria?
Kolade Matthew Owolabi, Auwal Bala Abubakar and Jamilu Sabi’u rank highest among researchers based in Nigeria, on their papers in Mathematics that reached the world top 10%, beyond the 10% expected.
- 1Kolade Matthew Owolabi#948,695 worldwide overall29.9 of 74 papers here in the top 10%
- 2Auwal Bala Abubakar#1,412,751 worldwide overall22.5 of 50 papers here in the top 10%
- 3Jamilu Sabi’u#1,019,061 worldwide overall12.7 of 37 papers here in the top 10%
- 4Aliyu Muhammed Awwal#704,134 worldwide overall10.9 of 28 papers here in the top 10%
- 5Morufu Oyedunsi Olayiwola#585,296 worldwide overall13.6 of 38 papers here in the top 10%
- 6Akeem Olarewaju Yunus#334,501 worldwide overall10.0 of 15 papers here in the top 10%
- 7Andrew Omame#690,597 worldwide overall13.0 of 23 papers here in the top 10%
- 8Olumuyiwa James Peter#459,984 worldwide overall11.8 of 33 papers here in the top 10%
- 9Adewale Folaranmi Lukman#2,140,378 worldwide overall11.5 of 37 papers here in the top 10%
- 10Nasiru Salihu#1,385,377 worldwide overall6.9 of 12 papers here in the top 10%
- 11Idris Ahmed#1,169,394 worldwide overall6.3 of 18 papers here in the top 10%
- 12Chikwe A Ihekweazu#110,108 worldwide overall5.3 of 17 papers here in the top 10%
- 13Kolade M. Owolabi#1,656,395 worldwide overall7.1 of 11 papers here in the top 10%
- 14Kabiru Ahmed#2,338,066 worldwide overall8.3 of 20 papers here in the top 10%
Ranked among researchers based in Nigeria on their work in Mathematics alone: how many more of their papers here reached the world top 10% for their subfield and year than the 10% expected.