Covenant University (CU), a leading private institution in Nigeria, has been named the top university in the country, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings.
The globally recognized rankings assess universities based it’s outcome on 18 key metrics, including teaching, research quality, international outlook, industry collaboration, and research environment.
The 2024 edition evaluated 1,907 institutions from 108 countries, analyzing data from over 134 million citations on 16.5 million research publications, along with responses from 68,402 academics worldwide.
In total, THE Rankings collected 411,789 data points from 2,673 universities to compile the rankings.
On the global stage, the University of Oxford retained its number one spot for the ninth consecutive year, making it the longest-running leader in THE’s history, surpassing Harvard University’s previous eight-year streak.
Stanford University moved up to second place, while Harvard dropped to fourth.
The University of Cambridge shifted to fifth, having previously shared third place in 2023.
Top 10 Global Universities in THE 2024 Rankings:
1. University of Oxford, UK
2. Stanford University, US
3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
4. Harvard University, US
5. University of Cambridge, UK
6. Princeton University, US
7. California Institute of Technology, US
8. Imperial College London, UK
9. University of California, Berkeley, US
10. Yale University, US
In Nigeria, Covenant University leads the national rankings and is placed within the global 800-1000 range, along with the University of Ibadan (UI).
Covenant’s top position reflects its strength in areas such as teaching, research output, and industry collaboration.
Top Nigerian Universities in THE 2024 Rankings:
1. Covenant University
2. University of Ibadan
3. Federal University of Technology, Akure
4. University of Lagos
5. Bayero University
6. University of Ilorin
7. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
8. Afe Babalola University
9. University of Benin
10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
These rankings provide crucial insights for students, employers, and policymakers who seek to evaluate and compare universities based on global standards.
Covenant University’s rise to the top of Nigerian institutions solidifies its reputation for excellence in education and research, further establishing it as a leader in higher education within the country.