LASU Drops, UNILAG Rises In 2022 World Varsity Rankings

The University of Ibadan has maintained its top spot in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
However, the University of Lagos moved a step ahead to rank second in Nigeria, and 501–600, out of over 1,600 institutions across the world.
On its part, the Lagos State University dropped to sixth in Nigeria behind Covenant University, University of Ilorin, University of Nigeria, and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
While LASU is the only state university included in the ranking, Covenant is the only privately-owned university.
In the 2021 ranking, LASU ranked second in Nigeria, and 501 – 600 in the world.
This is according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released in September 2021.
The rankings were conducted based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across four areas: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
By this ranking, UNILAG took a leap from the range of 601–800 in 2021 to a higher range of 501–600.
Reacting, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, commended staff, students, alumni and friends of the university for their various contributions to the achievement of the feat.
“The university is, however, not relenting in hard work and dedication as the aim is to be ranked among the top 10 universities across the globe,” a post on the university’s website added.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 include more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.
Although only six universities feature in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Nigeria is home to almost 130 institutions.
Some of these are owned by the federal and state governments, while 50 are privately owned.
The best universities in Nigeria, according to THE, are:
Rank 401–500, University of Ibadan Nigeria, No. of FTE Students 35,083, No. of students per staff 22.6, International Students 1%, Female – Male Ratio 48:52.
Rank 501–600, University of Lagos Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 32,732, no. of students per staff 19.7, International Students 0%, Female – Male Ratio 45:55.
Rank 601–800, Covenant University Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 8,156, no. of students per staff 15.2, International Students 0%, Female – Male Ratio 43:57.
Rank 1201+, University of Ilorin Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 56,941, no. of students per staff 37.9, International Students 0%, Female – Male Ratio 41:59.
Rank 1201+, University of Nigeria Nsukka Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 36,223, no. of students per staff 12.2, International Students 1%, Female – Male Ratio 48:52.
Rank 1201+, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 32,830, no. of students per staff 24.8, International Students 0%, Female – Male Ratio 44:56.
Rank Reporter, Lagos State University Nigeria, no. of FTE Students 26,266, no. of students per staff 37.0, International Students 0%, Female – Male Ratio 51:49.