Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta World Ranking 2026
Discover the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta’s (FUNAAB) world ranking history from 2018 to 2026. Africa’s top-ranked university of agriculture in the Times Higher Education 2024 Rankings, and Nigeria’s best public university in the THE Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings 2023.
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Webometrics Ranking History (2018 – 2026)
| Edition | Year | Webometrics World Rank | Nigeria Rank | Africa Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | 2018 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2019 | 2019 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2020 | 2020 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2021 | 2021 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2021 | 2021 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2022 | 2022 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2022 | 2022 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2023 | 2023 | 4,139 | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2023 | 2023 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2024 | 2024 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2024 | 2024 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2025 | 2025 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2025 | 2025 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | 2026 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is one of three federal universities of agriculture created by Nigeria’s government in 1988. It moved to its present location — a 10,000-hectare site outside the city of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State — in 1997. The university is divided into colleges covering environmental resource management, animal science and livestock production, agricultural management and rural development, plant science and crop production, biological science, food science and human ecology, engineering, physical science, and veterinary medicine. It was established on January 1, 1988, when four Universities of Technology, earlier merged in 1984, were demerged — making FUNAAB one of Nigeria’s original and most purposefully designed specialist universities.
FUNAAB occupies a distinctive position in Nigeria’s higher education landscape: it ranks far more powerfully in research-quality rankings than in Webometrics, which is primarily driven by web presence and open-access digital output. In the Webometrics 2023 edition, FUNAAB held a world rank of 4,139 and 30th place in Nigeria — a position that reflects its relatively limited web publishing infrastructure rather than its genuine research standing. The university’s research profile, however, tells a dramatically different story. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 — which evaluated 2,671 entries from 1,906 universities across 108 countries using 18 performance indicators across teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook — FUNAAB emerged as the best university of agriculture on the African continent and 7th globally among agriculture-focused universities. FUNAAB had previously secured 2nd position in Nigeria in the 2023 THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings and was recognised as the best public university in Nigeria — a landmark distinction that places it above much larger and better-known federal institutions in research quality metrics.
FUNAAB’s own official homepage cites a global THE ranking of 1,501+ and 9th in Africa, while EduRank’s 2025 composite ranking places FUNAAB 24th in Nigeria and 4,051st in the world, with the university scoring in the top 50% across 73 research topics. Subject-specific research strengths are impressive for a specialist agricultural institution: FUNAAB ranks 9th in Nigeria for Biology (1,603rd globally), 10th for Environmental Science (1,499th globally), 10th for Chemistry (1,744th globally), and 13th for Engineering (2,191st globally) — placing it comfortably among the top 2,000 institutions in the world across multiple scientific disciplines. In the Nature Index, FUNAAB is an active contributor across natural sciences, medicine, and engineering, with collaborations extending to international research institutions across Africa, Europe, and North America. For prospective students specialising in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, food science, and environmental management — as well as international donors, development agencies, and research partners engaged with food security and sustainable agriculture in West Africa — FUNAAB’s status as Africa’s top-ranked agricultural university makes it one of the most strategically important research institutions on the continent.
FAQ – Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ranking 2026
What is FUNAAB’s Webometrics world ranking? In the 2023 Webometrics edition, FUNAAB held a world rank of 4,139 and 30th place in Nigeria. Its Webometrics standing reflects its relatively limited web and open-access digital publishing output rather than its genuine research strength, which is far better captured by research-quality rankings such as THE.
What is FUNAAB’s ranking in the Times Higher Education Rankings? In the THE World University Rankings 2024, FUNAAB was ranked the best university of agriculture in Africa and 7th globally among agriculture-focused universities. Overall, FUNAAB is placed in the 1,501+ global band and 9th in Africa in the THE World University Rankings.
Is FUNAAB the best public university in Nigeria? Yes. FUNAAB was recognised as the best public university in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023, placing it ahead of larger federal institutions including the University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and Ahmadu Bello University in that particular ranking system.
When was Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta founded? FUNAAB was established on January 1, 1988, when four Universities of Technology that had been merged in 1984 were demerged, creating the first two Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria — at Abeokuta and Makurdi.
What are FUNAAB’s strongest academic subjects globally? FUNAAB ranks 9th in Nigeria for Biology (1,603rd globally), 10th for Environmental Science (1,499th globally), 10th for Chemistry (1,744th globally), and 13th for Engineering (2,191st globally).
Why does FUNAAB rank lower in Webometrics than in THE? Webometrics measures web presence, digital publishing volume, and open-access output. FUNAAB’s specialist agricultural mandate and smaller digital infrastructure mean its Webometrics score does not fully reflect its research quality. THE’s methodology, which evaluates research environment, citations, teaching quality, and international outlook, captures FUNAAB’s genuine academic strength — placing it 7th globally among agricultural universities.
Is FUNAAB a public or private university? FUNAAB is a federal government-owned public university, established and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria and fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
How does FUNAAB rank in the AD Scientific Index 2026? The AD Scientific Index 2026 tracks 243 researchers from FUNAAB with global rankings based on H-index and citation counts — reflecting an active and growing researcher base across natural sciences, medicine, and engineering.
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