University of Ilorin (UIL)
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Global #2336
Nigeria #8
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1975
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 50,000 students
- Faculty
- 1,000
- Website
- https://www.unilorin.edu.ng/
About
University of Ilorin is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1975. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Nigeria. The university has approximately 50K students, a member of Top 10 Universities in Nigeria. Also known as UIL.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #1232 · Ranked | 31.67 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #2336 · Ranked | 64.32 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
154
h-index
352,286
Citations
20,092
Publications
8,824
i10-index
1.91
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"Character and learning"
Frequently Asked Questions
University of Ilorin is ranked #2,336 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #8 position.
University of Ilorin was founded in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.
University of Ilorin has a student body of approximately 50,000 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 50:1.
University of Ilorin has produced 20,092 research publications with 352,286 total citations and an h-index of 154, according to OpenAlex data.