Babcock University

🇳🇬 Nigeria 4-Year University

Global #6236 Nigeria #42

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Institution Info

Founded: 1959
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 20,000 students
Website: https://babcock.edu.ng

About

Babcock University is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1959. Recognized as an established higher education institution, it is a prominent university in Nigeria. The university has approximately 20K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1535 · Ranked	26.71
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #6236 · Ranked	42.32

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

60,099

Citations

6,654

Publications

1,332

i10-index

1.23

Mean Citedness

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Motto

"Knowledge, Truth, Service"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Babcock University's global ranking?

Babcock University is ranked #6,236 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #42 position.

When was Babcock University founded?

Babcock University was founded in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.

How many students attend Babcock University?

Babcock University has a student body of approximately 20,000 students.

What is Babcock University's research output?

Babcock University has produced 6,654 research publications with 60,099 total citations and an h-index of 82, according to OpenAlex data.