Most Populated Universities In Nigeria – What are the most populated universities in Nigeria Top 11?, Which universities are the most populated in Nigeria?. Are they most populated universities in Nigeria?. This post is valid for the above searches and the list of the most populated universities in Nigeria will be given clearly in this post.
Unlike the polytechnics, Universities are known to be more populated and more competitive. But there’s still less competitive universities in Nigeria you can consider. You should know that Universities listed here are not just selected at random, A vigorous analysis and researches were done before finally publishing this post.
I’ll not only list these universities, but I’ll also highlight their approximate population as at the time this article was written.
Most Populated Universities In Nigeria.
Below are my list of the most populated universities in Nigeria and their estimated population :
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)- 64,825
- University Of Abuja (UNIABUJA)- 61,986
- University Of Benin (UNIBEN)- 56,702
- Lagos State University (LASU) – 53,885
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN)- 50,242
- University Of Lagos (UNILAG) – 49,379
- University Of Ibadan (UI) – 49,223
- Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU) – 36,969
- University Of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – 36,662
- University Of Calabar (UNICAL) – 35,232
- Amadu Bello University (ABU) – 35,212
There you have my list of the most populated Universities in Nigeria 2019. Nonetheless, if you really want to know why I mentioned each of the universities there, continue reading as I will disclose to you their currents population and date of establishment.
Note that these ranking was made in reference to Wikipedia
University Of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
University of Ilorin popularly known as UNILORIN is located in Ilorin, kwara state Nigeria and was founded/established in August, 1975. Having an approximation of 64,825 Students.
Compared to other universities in the country, the institution has one of the largest landmass of approximately 5000 hectares of land.
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
UNIABUJA being the second most populated universities in Nigeria on our list is located along Airport Road, Gwagwalada, Abuja.
Uniabuja was founded in 1988. With 61,986 students, this University ranks 2nd on the list of most populated Nigerian Universities. It has an academic staff strength and as well high non-academic staff strength of over 1623.
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Benin was initially established as an Institute of Technology in 1970. It was then made fully a UNIVERSITY in 1971. The Institution is located at Ugbowo, Benin City, having a campus at Ekehuan, Benin City. Uniben has an approximate of 56, 702 students.
Lagos State University (LASU)
The Lagos State University (Known as LASU) was established in 1983. Located at Ojo, Lagos State, it takes the 4th on our list of most populated universities in Nigeria with an approximate population of 53,885 students. The Academic staff strength is 795, while the non-academic staff strength is 2190.
see also; Most Populated polytechnics in Nigeria
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
The University of Nigeria, commonly known as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955. it also has a population of 50,242 students in approximation.
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University Of Lagos(UNILAG)
Apart From being one of the most populated, it’s also one of the popular in the world, it was established in 1962. Located at Akoka, Yaba, and its Medical Campus at Idi-Araba, Surulere. University of Lagos (UNILAG) has a total of 49,379 students, approximate of 1, 052 members of academic staff and 2, 570 non-academic staff.
