Nigerian educational system has come a long way with stories of woes and triumphs. From the recent 41cu rankings released on Nigerian universities, we have been able to bring out the best universities of science and technology in Nigeria.
Although Nigeria has seen a surge in the number of young inventors even among those who have not attended universities, the performance of universities of science and tech in the country are way back in both the general rankings in the country as well as globally.
Here are the best science and tech universities in the country as updated to meet the 2018 rankings:
1. Federal University of Technology Minna
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (11) Global (5596)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (7) Global (3438)
Established in February 1983, this university has emerged as one of the best universities in Nigeria. According to the most recent university rankings of an international higher education search engine and directory in 2017, 4icu, it is the best university of technology in Nigeria.
The university was established to serve as a driving force behind Nigeria’s much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. Today it is known in the areas of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs.
Currently, with over 13 thousand students, the university has 9 schools:
- School of life science
- School of environment technology
- School of agriculture and agricultural technology
- School of physical science
- School of science and postgraduate education
- School of information and communication technology
- Engineering and engineering technology
- School of entrepreneurship and management technology
- Postgraduate school
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
2. Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (17) Global (7054)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (9) Global (4129)
The university which was created in 1981 by former president Shehu Shagari has risen to be one of the best universities of science and technology in Nigeria. Its degree program runs for five years except for architecture which is 6 years.
Today, the university runs academic disciplines and research across seven different schools and has over forty academic departments. The seven schools of the university are:
- School of Science
- School of Earth and Mineral Sciences
- School of Environmental Technology
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- School of Agricultural and Agricultural Technology
- School of Management Technology
- School of Postgraduate Studies
For entry requirement, prospective candidates are required to pass five credit passes in O’ level including English Language.
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
3. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (13) Global (6298)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (13) Global (4688)
This university was established in 1988, after the merging of four universities of technology in 1984. 29 years later, it has emerged as one of the best universities of science and technology in Nigeria.
The institution has an enrollment range of between 10,000 and 14,999 students. It offers various programmes including certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees, bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study in science and technology, as well as engineering.
It has the following schools:
- College of Agricultural Management, Rural development and Studies
- College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM)
- College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM)
- College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS)
- College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT)
- College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC)
- College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD)
For more information visit the University’s website here
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4. Rivers State University Of Science And Technology (RSUST)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (30) Global (8117)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (19) Global (5428)
This university made the highest jump in ranking from 2017 when it was the 9th best in technology. The university was established in 1980 making it the one of the first technology university in Nigeria. Like FUTO which was also established in that year, it is one of the best universities of science and technology in Nigeria.
RSUST began as the Rivers State College Of Science And Technology which was established in 1972. Many years later, it has an enrollment range of between 10,000 and 14,999 students.
It has seven faculties:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of engineering
- Faculty of law
- Faculty of management
- Faculty of environmental sciences
- Faculty of technical and science education
- Faculty of sciences
- College of medicine
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations in the university include
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
- Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC)
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
5. Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (12) Global (6119)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (20) Global (5538)
The oldest university of technology in Nigeria, FUTO was founded in 1980. It began with 225 students and 60 staff (28 academic and 32 non-academic) before later merging with Alvan Ikoku College of Education Owerri.
The university is located South of Owerri, Imo State, and has six schools:
- Agriculture and agricultural technology
- Engineering and engineering technology
- Management technology
- Science
- Environmental technology
- Health technology
For more information visit the University’s website here
6. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (28) Global (8040)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (24) Global (5836)
Initially known as the Federal University of Agriculture, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture was founded in 1992. It is located at Umuahia, Abia State.
The university has an enrollment range of between 10,000 and 14,999 students and it offers bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
The University has the following schools:
- College of Agricultural and Science education
- College of Agricultural Economics Rural Sociology & extension
- College of Animal Science and Animal Production
- College of Applied Food Science and Tourism
- College of Crops and Soil Science
- College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- College of General Studies and Communications
- Collge of Managemen Science
- College of Natural Resources & Environmental Management
- College of Natural Science
- College of Veterinary Medicine
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (21) Global (7265)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (25) Global (5198)
Founded in 1990, Lautech was named after former premier of the western region, Chief Ladoke Akintola, and it is jointly owned by the Oyo and Osun state government.
With an enrollment range of between 20,000 and 24,999 students, Lautech runs pre-degree science programme, undergraduate programme, and postgraduate programmes. It has two campuses; the Osogbo campus and the Ogbomoso campus.
The university is affiliated with some organizations and universities abroad such as Dalarna University, Sweden, International Islamic University, Malaysia, Oracle Academy, Japan OCW consortium, and Thailand cyber university.
It has the following faculties:
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Environment Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
- Faculty of Management Sciences
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
8. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ABTU)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (27) Global (7990)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (30) Global (6241)
Established in 1980, this university of technology is located in Bauchi, northern Nigeria. It has grown to be one of the foremost universities of technology in Nigeria.
Formerly part of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the ATBU now provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students at various levels: bachelor’s degrees as well as Masters and Doctorate degrees.
ABTI has some of the strongest courses offered in its six schools;
- School of Engineering
- School of Science
- School of Environmental technology
- School of Agriculture
- School of Management technology
- School of Technology education
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
9. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
General Ranking 2017: Nigeria (29) Global (8099)
General Ranking 2018: Nigeria (33) Global (6532)
Established in 1981 as one of the very first state Universities in Nigeria, ESUT began as ASUTECH in 1980 before later changing its name.
At the moment, it only offers bachelor degrees in several areas of study. The University has the following Faculties:
- Faculty of Agricultural & Natural Resources Management
- Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences.
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
10. Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola
General Ranking: Nigeria (56) Global (9609)
Formerly named the Federal University of Technology, Yola, this university which was founded in 1988 has been described as one of the finest university of technology in Nigeria.
It actually began in 1981 as center for the development of the technology-based manpower for the nation.
It offers Bachelor’s degree program, master’s degree and postgraduate degree program in various fields of science and technology. The University has the following schools:
- School of Environmental technology
- School of technology and science education
- School of Engineering and engineering technology
- School of Postgraduate studies
- School of pure and applied sciences
- School of agriculture and agricultural technology
- School of management and information technology
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
11. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
General Ranking: Nigeria (60) Global (9777)
This university began in March 2007 to produce the necessary manpower required to man the growing oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Located in Effurun, Delta state, Nigeria, this 10 years University has not performed very bad.
It is the first petroleum training institution in Africa and the sixth in the world. It is equipped with the state-of-art facilities. This institution provides an environment for carrying out research, consultancy, training and other services.
The institution presently has six colleges:
- College of Science
- College of Technology
- College of Basic studies and Foundation Programme
- Post-HND Programme
- Centre for Safety Education
- Centre for Maritime and Offshore Studies
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
12. Cross River University of Technology
General Ranking: Nigeria (76) Global (10388)
Established in 2001, Cross River University of Technology has an enrollment range of between 10,000 and 14,999 students.
The University came into being after The Polytechnic of Calabar, The College of Education and Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture were merged together. It offers programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
It has four campuses: Calabar, Ogoja, Okuku, and Obubra. The faculties in the university are:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Environmental Science
- Faculty of Communication Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Managment sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
13. Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH)
General Ranking: Nigeria (78) Global (10403)
Founded in 2008, Ondo State University of Science and Technology is located at Okitipupa in the Southern Senatorial District of Ondo State Nigeria. According to the institution, it came about to provide the needed manpower training in order to address the critical areas of industrial and technological development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Although not an old university, it has some very interesting faculties such as:
- Faculty of Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Information and communications Technology
- Faculty of Earth Science
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Forest and Aquatic
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
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14. Bells University of technology
General Ranking: Nigeria (78) Global (10432)
This is the first private university of technology in Nigeria, and it is as well one of the smallest, with an enrollment range of between 1,000 and1,999 students.
Beginning in 2005, the University is located at Ota, Ogun state opposite the Covenant University Ota. It currently offers pre-degree program, undergraduate and postgraduate programs to prospective students.
It is a brainchild of the Bells Educational Foundation, which is owned by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
The University has students from all over Nigeria and parts of West Africa atending its different schools:
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Natural and Applied Sciences
For more info visit the institution’s website here.
The Worst universities of science and technology in Nigeria are according to the ranking are:
15. Kano University of Science and Technology
General Ranking: Nigeria (84) Global (10585)
16. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
General Ranking: Nigeria (106) Global (11349)
17. Wesley University of Science and Technology
General Ranking: Nigeria (110) Global (11608)
Nigeria is fast developing to become a force to reckon with in science and technology in Africa. Nigeria Universities of technology have produced many great products that are doing the country proud.
These are some of the top university of technology in Nigeria, do you know of any ones not mentioned, please let us know.
