Federal University of Technology Akure World Ranking 2026
Track Federal University of Technology Akure’s (FUTA) Webometrics world ranking history from 2018 to 2026. Nigeria’s top university of technology, ranked 2,175th globally with a standout Openness Rank of 1,185 in January 2026.
Federal University of Technology Akure Webometrics Ranking History (2018 – 2026)
| Edition | Year | Webometrics World Rank | Nigeria Rank | Africa Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | 2018 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2019 | 2019 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2020 | 2020 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2020 | 2020 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2021 | 2021 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2021 | 2021 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2022 | 2022 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2022 | 2022 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2023 | 2023 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2023 | 2023 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2024 | 2024 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2024 | 2024 | 2,079 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2025 | 2025 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2025 | 2025 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | 2026 | 2,175 | 8 | — | 6,611 | 1,185 | 1,599 |
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a federal government-owned university established in 1981, located in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria. Founded with a deliberate mandate to produce graduates equipped with both theoretical and applied knowledge of technology, FUTA has grown into one of West Africa’s most specialised and productive research-focused universities of technology. The university offers programmes across ten schools including life sciences, physical sciences, earth and mineral sciences, environmental technology, engineering and engineering technology, agricultural technology, logistics and innovation technology, computing, postgraduate studies, and a college of health sciences.
FUTA has a long history of strong Webometrics performance — as far back as January 2012, it had already climbed to 9th position in Nigeria and 79th in Africa, up from 14th in Nigeria in July 2011. In January 2020, FUTA was ranked the eighth-best university in Nigeria by Webometrics and was recognised as the top university of technology in the country. By 2022, it climbed further to secure 5th place in Nigeria — a high-water mark in its national Webometrics standing that reflects a period of strong institutional investment in digital and open-access publishing.
In the July 2024 Webometrics edition, FUTA held a world rank of 2,079, placing 7th in Nigeria. The January 2026 edition records a world rank of 2,175 and 8th in Nigeria — a slight dip numerically, though the sub-indicator profile tells a more encouraging story. FUTA’s Openness Rank of 1,185 is among the strongest of any Nigerian university in 2026, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to open-access scholarly publishing. Its Excellence Rank of 1,599 confirms that a significant share of FUTA’s research output is appearing in the world’s most-cited journals — a remarkable achievement for a specialised technology university. Beyond Webometrics, FUTA achieved third place in Nigeria in the 2024 AD Scientific Index ranking of institutions, trailing only the University of Ibadan and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Subject-specific rankings further cement FUTA’s reputation: it ranks 4th in Nigeria for Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Physics globally — placing 1,148th in the world for Environmental Science and 1,426th for Chemistry. For prospective students in STEM disciplines and international research collaborators, FUTA’s specialised excellence and open-access strength make it one of Nigeria’s most compelling technology universities heading into 2026.
FAQ – Federal University of Technology Akure Ranking 2026
What is Federal University of Technology Akure’s world ranking in 2026? FUTA is ranked 2,175th in the world in the January 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, having held a world rank of 2,079 in the July 2024 edition.
What is FUTA’s rank in Nigeria in 2026? According to the January 2026 Webometrics ranking, FUTA is ranked 8th among all universities in Nigeria.
What are FUTA’s sub-indicator scores in Webometrics 2026? FUTA holds an Impact Rank of 6,611, an Openness Rank of 1,185, and an Excellence Rank of 1,599 in the January 2026 edition. Its Openness Rank is one of the strongest among Nigerian universities, reflecting strong open-access publication activity.
When was Federal University of Technology Akure founded? FUTA was established in 1981 by the Federal Government of Nigeria with a mandate to produce graduates with both theoretical and practical knowledge of technology.
What is FUTA’s best-ever Webometrics national ranking? FUTA’s strongest recorded national Webometrics position was 5th in Nigeria, achieved in 2022.
How does FUTA rank in other global university rankings? FUTA is ranked 7th in Nigeria and 1,500th globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the THE Young University Rankings, FUTA achieved a global position of 351st — its highest position across all tracked rankings.
What subjects is FUTA strongest in globally? FUTA ranks 4th in Nigeria for Engineering (1,498th world), Environmental Science (1,148th world), Chemistry (1,426th world), and Physics (1,649th world) — making it Nigeria’s leading specialised technology university across STEM disciplines.
Is Federal University of Technology Akure a public or private university? FUTA is a federal government-owned public university, fully funded and recognised by Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC).
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