Subfield · Sociology and Political Science · Nigeria
Sociology and Political Science research in Nigeria
University of Nigeria ranks first in Nigeria for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#440 worldwide), followed by University of Ibadan and University of Calabar.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #47 of 122 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 5.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 12.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 26
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of NigeriaNsukka | #440 | 22.5 | 24.2% | 280 |
| 2 | University of IbadanIbadan | #833 | 14.4 | 17.0% | 224 |
| 3 | University of CalabarCalabar | #1,097 | 10.9 | 18.9% | 145 |
| 4 | Federal University Oye EkitiIkole-Ekiti | #1,416 | 7.6 | 23.3% | 76 |
| 5 | Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife | #1,472 | 7.1 | 16.7% | 113 |
| 6 | University of IlorinIlorin | #1,473 | 7.1 | 11.0% | 141 |
| 7 | University of LagosLagos | #1,539 | 6.6 | 14.4% | 135 |
| 8 | Lagos State UniversityIkeja | #1,660 | 5.6 | 12.7% | 108 |
| 9 | Delta State UniversityAbraka | #1,820 | 4.4 | 6.1% | 133 |
| 10 | Osun State UniversityOsogbo | #1,858 | 4.2 | 13.5% | 73 |
| 11 | Federal College of Education, KanoKano | #1,868 | 4.1 | 9.3% | 102 |
| 12 | Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka | #1,915 | 3.8 | 9.7% | 105 |
| 13 | Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu | #1,995 | 3.3 | 14.2% | 70 |
| 14 | University of AbujaAbuja | #2,004 | 3.2 | 11.7% | 72 |
| 15 | University of UyoUyo | #2,080 | 2.7 | 10.0% | 85 |
| 16 | Nasarawa State UniversityKeffi | #2,082 | 2.7 | 9.3% | 78 |
| 17 | Lead City UniversityIbadan | #2,094 | 2.7 | 10.0% | 86 |
| 18 | Ekiti State UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #2,143 | 2.3 | 8.6% | 76 |
| 19 | National Open University of NigeriaLagos | #2,152 | 2.3 | 9.8% | 74 |
| 20 | Babcock UniversityIbadan | #2,170 | 2.2 | 10.5% | 66 |
| 21 | Afe Babalola UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #2,185 | 2.1 | 12.0% | 60 |
| 22 | University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt | #2,225 | 1.9 | 5.0% | 108 |
| 23 | University of Cross River StateCalabar | #2,298 | 146.0 | 9.6% | 62 |
| 24 | Usmanu Danfodiyo UniversitySokoto | #2,300 | 145.0 | 8.2% | 67 |
| 25 | Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt | #2,360 | 112.0 | 3.5% | 95 |
| 26 | The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti | #2,362 | 111.0 | 5.7% | 70 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Nigeria compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science