Ladoke Akintola University of Technology World Ranking 2026
Explore Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s (LAUTECH) Webometrics world ranking history from 2018 to 2026. Nigeria’s best state-owned university and top university of technology, ranked 2,298th globally in January 2026.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Webometrics Ranking History (2018 – 2026)
| Edition | Year | Webometrics World Rank | Nigeria Rank | Africa Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | 2018 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2019 | 2019 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2020 | 2020 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2021 | 2021 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2021 | 2021 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2022 | 2022 | 3,146 | 10 | 103 | — | — | — |
| Jul 2022 | 2022 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2023 | 2023 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2023 | 2023 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2024 | 2024 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2024 | 2024 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2025 | 2025 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2025 | 2025 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2026 | 2026 | 2,298 | 9 | — | 4,972 | 1,435 | 2,564 |
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a public research institution founded in 1990 and located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, enrolling over 30,000 students across 12 faculties. Named in honour of Chief Ladoke Akintola, a former Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, the university has steadily grown from a state-level technology institute into one of the country’s most recognised multidisciplinary research universities. Its faculties span agricultural sciences, medical sciences, computing and informatics, environmental sciences, engineering and technology, food and consumer sciences, pure and applied sciences, management sciences, and renewable natural resources, with programmes offered across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
In the January 2022 Webometrics edition, LAUTECH was ranked 3,146th in the world and 103rd in Africa — a result that the university’s then Acting Vice-Chancellor acknowledged as an important milestone and a foundation for further improvement. That improvement arrived swiftly: by the January 2023 Webometrics ranking, LAUTECH had risen to 7th place in Nigeria and was recognised as the best state-owned university in the entire country — a remarkable climb of several hundred places in a single year. Wikipedia’s most recent reference to LAUTECH’s Webometrics standing notes that the institution achieved 7th position among all Nigerian universities while also securing the top spot among Nigerian universities of technology — a double distinction that underlines its unique position as both a leading comprehensive and a leading specialist institution.
The January 2026 Webometrics edition places LAUTECH at a world rank of 2,298 and 9th in Nigeria. Its Openness Rank of 1,435 reflects growing strength in open-access publishing, while the Excellence Rank of 2,564 points to an expanding body of internationally cited research output. The Impact Rank of 4,972 signals room for further growth in web-linked visibility, an area LAUTECH’s digital strategy is actively targeting. LAUTECH’s own official rankings page cites distinctions including Best State University in Nigeria, Best University of Technology in Nigeria, 4th Best University in Nigeria, and 74th Best University in Africa in terms of research — a breadth of recognition that reflects the institution’s ambition across both national and continental benchmarks. In the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings published in November 2024, LAUTECH achieved a global position of 251st — its highest placement in any international ranking to date, and a result that signals genuine world-class strength in cross-disciplinary research. For prospective students and international collaborators, LAUTECH’s sharp upward Webometrics trajectory from 3,146 in 2022 to 2,298 in 2026 — combined with its recognition as Nigeria’s premier state and technology university — makes it one of West Africa’s most dynamic and rapidly improving academic institutions.
FAQ – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ranking 2026
What is Ladoke Akintola University of Technology’s world ranking in 2026? LAUTECH is ranked 2,298th in the world in the January 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities — a significant improvement from its position of 3,146 recorded in January 2022.
What is LAUTECH’s rank in Nigeria in 2026? According to the January 2026 Webometrics ranking, LAUTECH is ranked 9th among all universities in Nigeria.
What are LAUTECH’s sub-indicator scores in Webometrics 2026? LAUTECH holds an Impact Rank of 4,972, an Openness Rank of 1,435, and an Excellence Rank of 2,564 in the January 2026 edition. Its Openness Rank is among the stronger scores for Nigerian state universities, reflecting growing open-access publication activity.
When was Ladoke Akintola University of Technology founded? LAUTECH was established on April 23, 1990, originally under the name Oyo State University of Technology, Ogbomoso (OSUTECH), and was renamed the following year in honour of Chief Ladoke Akintola.
Is LAUTECH the best state university in Nigeria? Yes. According to the January 2023 Webometrics ranking, LAUTECH was identified as the best state-owned university in Nigeria, a distinction also cited on the university’s own official rankings page.
Is LAUTECH the best university of technology in Nigeria? Yes. Webometrics has ranked LAUTECH as the top university of technology in Nigeria, placing it ahead of other federal and state universities of technology in Webometrics national standings.
How does LAUTECH perform in other global rankings? LAUTECH achieved a global position of 251st in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings published in November 2024 — its highest recorded international ranking. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings places LAUTECH in the 1,201–1,500 global band.
Is LAUTECH a public or private university? LAUTECH is an autonomous public institution, owned and funded by the Oyo State Government of Nigeria and fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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