The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has ranked the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria as 1st in Nigeria.

The 2026 THE World University Rankings, released on Thursday, October 9, 2025, indicates that UNILAG is sharing the 1st spot in Nigeria along with University of Ibadan in the 801–1000 range, out of over two thousand, one hundred and ninety one (2,191) institutions across the world. Covenant University comes next in the 1001-1200 range, along with Bayero University, Kano.

Outside Nigeria, UNILAG is sharing the 801–1000 range with several institutions including: University of Cape Coast, Ghana; Alexandria University, Egypt; Cairo University, Egypt; Ain Shams University, Egypt; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico among others.

The rankings was meticulously conducted based on carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across the following areas:

1. Teaching

2. Research Environment

3. Research Quality

4. Industry

5. International outlook

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, appreciates management, staff, students, alumni, friends and other stakeholders of the University for their support and contributions to the achievement of this feat.