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Sunday, 14 April 2019

Most populated university in Nigeria - Top 10




Do you want to study in the most populated university in Nigeria? Below, you will find a ranking of the most popular and populated universities in the country including the number of students in each university.

Ranking of the most populated and most popular universities in Nigeria
Studying in certain Nigerian universities is much more prestigious than in others. Some tertiary education facilities are more popular than others and the number of students who study these institutions is really huge. Here are some figures and a little information about the biggest universities in Nigeria.

Lagos State University

With its 90,885 of students, it’s the largest university in Nigeria and one of the most popular educational facilities. The number of outstanding personalities who have graduated from this university and the number of candidates who want to study there now show clearly the quality and popularity of this university.

University of Abuja

The 63,000 students studying at the
University of Abuja show its popularity among those who want to gain higher education. This is one of the best Nigerian universities even though it’s quite new compared to others.

University of Benin

Established in the 1970’s, the university has a population of 56,000 students.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Universities of Nigeria was established in 1955 and opened in 1960. This is a university built on the American model of education with its aim at research, innovation and the development of human resources in the first turn. The university has 54,000 students.

University of Port Harcourt

This is one of the most popular universities in the southern Nigeria and one of the most populated tertiary educational facilities in the country. The university 53,000 students.

University of Ilorin

UNILORIN was one of the first seven universities established by the Federal Military Government back in 1975, meant to bring to the life national strategies from the Third National Development plan. Today, this is one of the most popular and highly populated universities in Nigeria where students receive knowledge of the highest class. the number of student studying in the University of Ilorin runs over 50,000.

Ahmadu Bello University in Kaduna

Everything started in 1961 with the establishment of the University of Northern Nigeria. It had a college of arts, science and technologies, a training center for clericals, an agricultural research station and others. Today, it offers students numerous possibilities of studying at various departments in compliance with the modern professional demands.
Besides that, the university conducts a highly popular and high-quality medical program in the university’s own teaching hospital. This hospital is one of the biggest in Nigeria and even in Africa.
The number of students who currently study here is 49,436 persons according to the recent data.

University of Lagos

Also known as UNILAG , this university has been around for more than 5 decades. The university is known for being the alma mater for many outstanding personalities who have in a certain way influenced the life and development of Nigeria. Today, it hosts 49,179 students in its numerous departments.

University of Ibadan

This is one of the most popular Nigerian universities with more than 35,000 students. The university is known for the excellent quality of education it provides and also for the tough admission. Due to the reputation and popularity and also the high standards of the university, the admission is not available for just everyone. The competition is high and candidates need to fight for a place in the university.

Obafemi Awolowo University

This university was established in 1962 and now hosts about 30,000 students. The university has been one of the most popular Nigerian tertiary educational facilities with a great international reputation and a number of outstanding personalities who have once studied there.
The university of today boasts of having a Nobel prize laureate and several winners of the National Merit Award among the graduates.
Well, this is the list of the most populated and the most beloved universities in Nigeria. Now you are able to give preference to whichever you like most.

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Source: Legit.ng

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