Top 10 Nigerian Medical Schools for 2025 According to Times Higher Education
A 2025 ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) has identified Nigeria’s leading institutions in medicine and health sciences, evaluating them based on academic performance, research impact, employer reputation, and graduate success.
As Nigeria grapples with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, studying medicine remains a strategic career choice, offering job security and global mobility.
A July 2024 report by Nairametrics cited data from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) revealing that out of over 130,000 registered doctors, only 58,000 renewed their licenses in 2023, a clear indication that many have either left the country or stopped practising.
In Lagos State alone, the shortage of medical doctors stands at approximately 30,000, leading to a doctor-to-patient ratio far below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended standard.
Nigerian-trained doctors remain highly sought after worldwide, with countries like the UK, the US, and Canada recognizing their qualifications.
Here are the top 10 universities to consider when looking to study medicine and health sciences in Nigeria
1.Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
2.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
3.University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
4.University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
5.Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
6.Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
7.University of Benin (UNIBEN)
8.Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
9.University of Lagos (UNILAG)
10.University of Ibadan (UI)
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