10 Best Technology Universities in Nigeria According to NUC Ranking 2023
Find the list of the best Universities of Technology In Nigeria as released by the Nigerian Universities Commission. Various standards of the ranking systems were used as quality raters to rank these universities. Some of the quality raters include quality of graduates they produce yearly, learning and teaching standards, quality of the institution’s management, overall quality of infrastructure and environment in the institutions e.t.c
1. Federal University Of Technology, Minna [FUTMinna]
According to the recent rankings, FUTMinna is rated as the best university of technology in Nigeria and at the same time, ranks 7th best University in the country. FUTMinna is one of the federal universities located in North-Eastern Nigeria. The university offers more than 55 courses and 10 faculties namely:
- School of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology
- School of Infrastructure, Process and Engineering Technology
- School of Electrical Engineering Technology
- School of Entrepreneurship and Management Technology
- School of Environmental Technology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Physical Sciences
- School of Information and Communication Technology
- School of Technology Education
- School of Postgraduate Studies
2. Federal University Of Technology, Akure [FUTA]
Ranking second as the best University of Technology in Nigeria is FUTA. The university is located in the capital city of Ondo, Akure. Just like FUTMinna, the federal university of Akure is part of the Federal government-owned technology University. The institution was established in 198. It has since its inception committed to producing graduates who are tech-savvy and innovators. The school has a conducive learning environment, with hostel accommodation for students who wish to stay on-campus. Schools/faculties in FUTA include:
- School of Computing (SCOM)
- School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS)
- School of Environmental Technology (SET)
- School of Management Technology (SMAT)
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
- School of Health and Health Technology (SHHT)
- School of Agricultural and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
- School of Science (SOS)
- School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)
Read: Best Universities in Nigeria [2022 Ranking Update]
3. Federal University Of Technology, Owerri [FUTO]
The 3rd rated best university of technology is one that’s located in the southeastern part of Nigeria, Owerri. The federal university of technology Owerri was established by the Shehu Shagari led government.
FUTO is also rated as the best mechanical engineering university in Nigeria.
There are 9 schools (faculties) in FUTO namely:
- School of Physical Sciences (SOPS)
- School of Environmental Sciences (SOES)
- School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- School of Biological Sciences (SOBS)
- School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS)
- School of Health (SOHT)
- School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS)
4. Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology [LAUTECH]
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, LAUTECH is owned and controlled by the state government. The University is located in Ogbomosho, Oyo State has one of the most famous technology hubs in South Western Nigeria after FUTA. The school has produced great leaders leading tech companies in Nigeria and even some establishing their own businesses.
Although LAUTECH’s academic calendar has been marred by incessant strikes for some years now, the institution is still among the top-ranked (4th) universities of technology in Nigeria and 6 faculties which are:
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
5. Rivers State University Of Science & Technology [RSUST]
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Port Harcourt established in October 1980 is located at Nkpolu-Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt. RSUST is the first Technological University in Nigeria and the first state-owned University in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The school is rated 5h best university 9f technology in Nigeria.
Here are the faculties under the university:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Science and Technical Education
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
6. Cross River State University Of Science & Technology [CRUTECH]
CRUTECH is also a state-owned university of technology. The university was founded in 2002 through a merger of 3 different institutions (The Polytechnic of Calabar,
The College of Education, and Ibrahim Babangida College of Agriculture). This school is located in Calabar, Cross River State, and has grown to become one of the leading technology universities with quality academic excellence performances across its facilities. CRUTECH is among the best universities of technology in Nigeria
Below are the various faculties you will find in CRUTECH.
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Communication Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
7. Enugu State University Of Technology [ESUT]
Another state-owned university that has managed to beat rival federal universities to the top 10 best universities of technology in the country is the Enugu State University of Technology ESUT.
ESUT started as APTECH in 1980. Then, the mission was to bring advanced technology
education closer to Nigerians and that mission has been maintained to this day; producing graduates who are leaders in tech companies and have gone to achieve greater things in life.
ESUT offers some non-tech courses but is courses required to help students handle societal pressure and manage the day-to-day activities for increased productivity.
Here is the list of all faculties in the Enugu State University of Technology.
- Faculty of Agricultural & Natural Resources Faculty of Agricultural & Natural
- Resources Management
- Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
8. Modibbo Adama University Of Technology, Yola [MAUTECH]
MAUTECH was established in 1988, but at that time, it was called Federal University of Technology, and later, it was changed to Modibbo Adama University Of Technology, Yola.
MAUTECH has been consistent in delivering quality education and this has earned the school a position in the top 10 best universities of
technology in Nigeria.
Here are the faculties/schools available in MAUTECH:
- School of Environmental Technology(SOET)
- School of Pure and Applied Sciences(SPAS)
- School of Technology and Science Education(STSE)
- School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
- School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
- School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT)
- School of Postgraduate Studies.
9. Akwa-Ibom State University Of Technology [AKSU]
This University was established in 2010, years after the state was created out of the Cross River State.
It’s a state-owned university and is located in Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria, AKSU has 6 main faculties offering standard courses. The institution is better equipped with modern-day facilities. Since established, the university has been consistently rising and is now among the list of the top 10 best universities of technology in Nigeria.
Here are the faculties in Akwa-Ibom State University currently:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
10. Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa [OSUSTECH]
OSUSTECH is a state-owned University of Technology located in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria.
The institution was established in September 2010 and has registered itself in the list of the best technical
universities in South-Western Nigeria.
Currently established faculties in OSUSTECH are:
- Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Sciences
Read Also: List of Worst Universities in Nigeria.
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