Covenant University, located in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, has achieved a historic milestone by topping the Times Higher Education’s Africa Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.
Global Standing: Covenant University is ranked 49th worldwide out of 911 universities across 94 countries.
African Leadership: It is 1st in Nigeria and Africa, showcasing the growing strength of Nigerian higher education on the global stage.
Ranking Metrics: The interdisciplinary rankings evaluate universities based on 11 criteria, including:
Funding and measures of success
Facilities and administrative support
Publications and research quality
Reputation and promotion of interdisciplinary work
Interdisciplinary Focus: The rankings highlight institutions that integrate knowledge across multiple scientific disciplines, including STEM fields combined with social sciences, law, economics, psychology, and health sciences The Punch.
Other Nigerian universities also performed strongly:
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN): Ranked 161st globally, 2nd in Nigeria.
Landmark University: Placed 3rd nationally, within the 251–300 global band.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH): Ranked 4th nationally Nigerian Bulletin.
This recognition cements Covenant University’s reputation as a continental leader in interdisciplinary research and innovation, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in shaping the future of higher education in Africa.
