The 2026 admission race is over, and the results are a shocker. Here are the top 5 universities Nigerian students are fighting to get into this year.
LASU recorded over 84,000 applications in 2026, driven by a stable academic calendar and urban appeal.
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The University of Lagos remains a top contender for Nigerian students, even as LASU took the top spot.
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OAU remains a powerhouse for engineering and law, attracting over 60,000 applicants who value intellectual rigour.
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UI maintains its status as the top-ranked Nigerian university globally, attracting elite academic candidates.
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UNIBEN is the primary choice for students in the South-South