Obafemi Awolowo University
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Global #1546
Nigeria #5
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1962
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- https://oauife.edu.ng
About
Obafemi Awolowo University is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1962. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Nigeria. The university has a member of Top 30 Universities in Africa and Top 10 Universities in Nigeria.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #1571 · Ranked | 25.93 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1546 · Ranked | 70.74 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
186
h-index
549,909
Citations
25,816
Publications
13,296
i10-index
1.38
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"For Learning and Culture"
Frequently Asked Questions
Obafemi Awolowo University is ranked #1,546 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #5 position.
Obafemi Awolowo University was founded in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.
Obafemi Awolowo University has produced 25,816 research publications with 549,909 total citations and an h-index of 186, according to OpenAlex data.