Bayero University Kano World Ranking 2026
Discover Bayero University Kano’s (BUK) world ranking history from 2018 to 2026. Northern Nigeria’s top-ranked university, ranked 11th in Nigeria by Webometrics and 3rd in Nigeria by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 — with a global Webometrics position of 2,523 in July 2023.
Bayero University Kano Webometrics Ranking History (2018 – 2026)
| Edition | Year | Webometrics World Rank | Nigeria Rank | Africa Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | 2018 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2019 | 2019 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2020 | 2020 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2021 | 2021 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2021 | 2021 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2022 | 2022 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2022 | 2022 | 2,633 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2023 | 2023 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2023 | 2023 | 2,523 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2024 | 2024 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2024 | 2024 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2025 | 2025 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2025 | 2025 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | 2026 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Bayero University Kano (BUK) is located in Kano, the capital of Kano State and the second-largest city in Nigeria after Lagos. It was founded in 1975, when Bayero University College was upgraded to a fully accredited university — making it the first and oldest university in Kano State. The university houses two colleges — the College of Health Sciences and the College of Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences — and between them span 11 faculties including agriculture, arts and Islamic studies, computing and information technology, communication, engineering, earth and environmental sciences, education, law, management sciences, social sciences, and veterinary medicine. Research is a central pillar of BUK’s mission, supported by world-class centres including the Centre for Advanced Medical Research, the Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Africa Centre of Excellence in Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) — the latter being one of only a handful of World Bank-funded Centres of Excellence in all of West Africa.
In the July 2022 Webometrics edition, BUK held a world rank of 2,633 and was ranked 11th in Nigeria — a consistent national position the university has maintained across multiple Webometrics cycles. In the July 2023 edition, BUK improved to a world rank of 2,523, confirming a steady upward trajectory in global web visibility and open-access output. Where BUK truly distinguishes itself from its Webometrics position, however, is across other major international ranking systems that weight research quality and institutional reputation more heavily. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, BUK was placed 1,016th in the world and 5th in Nigeria, reflecting strong performance in research quality pillars. By 2025, BUK had climbed to become the 3rd best university in Nigeria in the THE World University Rankings, placed in the 1,001–1,200 global band — surpassing many older and larger federal universities in the process. In the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, BUK achieved a global position of 401–500, while in THE World University Rankings by Subject (Physical Sciences), BUK ranked 601–800 globally — its strongest recorded subject-specific position internationally.
BUK’s cross-ranking strength is further evidenced at the continental and composite levels. In the THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023, BUK was placed 71st or above on the continent, while in the URAP World Ranking by Academic Performance 2022, it achieved 9th place in Nigeria with a global rank of 2,360. EduRank’s 2025 composite ranking places BUK 13th in Nigeria and 3,285th in the world, with the university scoring in the top 50% across 73 research topics — a breadth of disciplinary coverage that reflects BUK’s status as a genuinely comprehensive research university. Subject-level strengths include 10th in Nigeria for Medicine (1,641st globally), 14th for Computer Science (2,943rd globally), 15th for Biology (2,101st globally), and 15th for Mathematics (2,211th globally). For prospective students — particularly those in the sciences, health, and engineering disciplines — and for international researchers, BUK’s consistent top-11 national Webometrics standing, combined with its rapid rise to 3rd in Nigeria in the globally respected THE rankings, makes it one of northern Nigeria’s most important and internationally connected academic institutions.
FAQ – Bayero University Kano Ranking 2026
What is Bayero University Kano’s Webometrics world rank? BUK held a Webometrics world rank of 2,633 in July 2022 and improved to 2,523 in July 2023, maintaining 11th position in Nigeria across all confirmed Webometrics editions.
What is BUK’s ranking in the Times Higher Education Rankings? In the THE World University Rankings 2024, BUK achieved a world rank of 1,016 and 5th position in Nigeria. By 2025, BUK rose to 3rd in Nigeria in the THE rankings, placed in the 1,001–1,200 global band.
Is Bayero University Kano the best university in northern Nigeria? Yes. BUK is consistently ranked as the top university in northern Nigeria across Webometrics, THE, and URAP ranking systems — and is the first and oldest university in Kano State.
What are BUK’s strongest subject areas globally? BUK’s strongest subject-specific international ranking is in Physical Sciences, where it is placed 601–800 globally by THE. In EduRank subject rankings, BUK places 10th in Nigeria for Medicine (1,641st world) and 14th for Computer Science (2,943rd world).
When was Bayero University Kano founded? Bayero University Kano was founded in 1975, when Bayero University College was upgraded to a fully accredited university. Its origins trace back to 1960 when Ahmadu Bello College was established in Kano under the Northern Nigeria Ministry of Education.
What is BUK’s rank in the URAP World Ranking? In the URAP World Ranking by Academic Performance 2022, BUK was ranked 9th in Nigeria with a global position of 2,360.
Is BUK a public or private university? BUK is a federal government-owned public university, fully funded and regulated by the Federal Government of Nigeria and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
How does BUK perform in THE Young University Rankings? In the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, Bayero University Kano achieved a global position of 401–500 — one of the strongest performances by any Nigerian university in a youth-focused international ranking system.
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