Unilorin Engineering Faculty, best in Nigeria–URAP Ranking

Unilorin Engineering Faculty, best in Nigeria–URAP Ranking

The University of Ilorin’s passionate drive for academic excellence has again paid off, as its Faculty of Engineering has been adjudged the best in the country.

This verdict was handed down recently by the renowned University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) in its 2013-2014 Field Rankings.

Established in 2009, URAP is one of the research laboratories at  the Graduate School of Informatics, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. Its main objective is to develop a ranking system for the world universities based on academic performances, which is determined by quality and quantity of scholarly publications.

The URAP ranking system, which ranks the top 2,000 higher educational institutions across the globe on academic performance and excellence, also placed the University of Ilorin at the 1,244th position in the world.

In a letter informing the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), of the development, the Director of URAP, Prof. Nazife Baykal, said that the exercise was carried out using six academic performance indicators. These are: the Number of Articles, measuring current productivity; Citation, measuring research impact; Total Document, measuring the sustainability of scientific production by quantifying all scholarly literature including conference papers, reviews, letters and discussions; Article Impact Total, measuring scientific impact which is derived by aggregating the impact factors of journals in which a university published articles; Citation Impact Total, measuring the received citation quality, which is based on the impact factors of journals where the cited articles are published; and International Collaboration that measures the global acceptance of a university.

Prof. Baykal explained that “URAP ranking system is completely based on objective data obtained from reliable bibliometric sources”, adding that its major focus is academic quality.

The Director stated further, “The goal of the URAP ranking system is not to label world universities as best or worst”, stating that the intention “is to help universities identify potential areas of progress with respect to specific academic performance indicators.”

Reacting to the ranking, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Y. Jimoh, said, “It is an achievement that calls for more hard work, more commitment and better focus”.

In a chat with Unilorin Bulletin, Prof. Jimoh said that all these are necessary for the Faculty to sustain the feat, adding that “the common saying that ‘it is easy to get to the top but tough to remain at that top’ means that we have to be more competitive.”

The Dean said, “This achievement cannot be accomplished without the support of the University management team under the leadership of our Vice-Chancellor, Prof., AbdulGaniyu Ambali, as well as the crop of staff in the University and the Faculty of Engineering in particular.

“I wish that other programmes within the University of Ilorin shall have the same rating as time goes on, not only with this system but other types of ranking system globally. We are happy and we pledge that we will continue to win more laurels for this University.”

Also last year, the University of Ilorin was adjudged the best in Nigeria, 20th best in Africa and 1,842nd in the world in the 2014 University Web Ranking conducted by the International Colleges and Universities (4ICU). The 4ICU is an international higher education search engine and directory that constantly reviews accredited universities and colleges across the world. For that exercise, it ranked about 11,307 colleges and universities by web popularity in over 200 countries.

Also, statistics released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) last year affirmed the University of Ilorin as the most subscribed University by admission seekers in the country with a total of over 105,000 candidates seeking admission to the institution in the 2014/2015 academic session.

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S/N	FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR FOUNDED
1.	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi	Professor Saminu Ibrahim	http://www.atbu.edu.ng	1988
2.	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Professor Abdullahi Mustapha	http://www.abu.edu.ng	1962
3.	Bayero University,Kano	Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni	http://www.buk.edu.ng	1975
4.	Federal University Gashua	Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman	www.fugashua.edu.ng	2013
5.	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun	Professor John Ovwata Etu-Efeotor	http://www.fupre.edu.ng	2007
6.	Federal University of Technology, Akure	Prof. Adebiyi Gregory Daramola	http://www.futa.edu.ng	1981
7.	Federal University of Technology, Minna.	Professor Musibau Adewunmi Akanji	http://www.futminna.edu.ng	1982
8.	Federal University of Technology, Owerri	Prof. Chigozie C. Asiabaka	http://www.futo.edu.ng	1980
9.	Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	Professor Jibril Dahiru Amin	http://www.fud.edu.ng/	2011
10.	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina	Professor James O. I. Ayatse	http://www.fudutsinma.edu.ng	2011
11.	Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State	Professor Mohammed Kabiru Farouk	www.fukashere.edu.ng	2011
12.	Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State	Professor (Mrs.) Ekanem Ikpi Braide	http://www.fulafia.edu.ng	2011
13.	Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State	Professor Abdulmumini Rafindadi	http://www.fulokoja.edu.ng	2011
14.	Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State	Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe	http://www.funai.edu.ng	2011
15.	Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa	Professor Mobolaji E. Aluko	http://www.fuotuoke.edu.ng/	2011
16.	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State	Prof. Isaac Asuzu	http://www.fuoye.edu.ng/	2011
17.	Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State	Professor Geoffrey Okogbaa	http://www.fuwukari.edu.ng/	2011
18.	Federal University,Birnin Kebbi.	Prof. Lawal Suleiman Bilbis	www.fubk.edu.ng	2013
19.	Federal University,Gusau.	Prof. Ben Chuks Okeke	www.fugus.edu.ng	2013
20.	Michael Okpara Uni. of Agric., Umudike	Professor Hillary Odo Edoga.	http://www.moua.org	1992
21.	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Professor B. H. Usman	http://www.futy.edu.ng	1988
22.	National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.	Professor Vincent A. Tenebe	http://www.nou.edu.ng	2002
23.	Nigeria Police Academy Wudil	Prof. Munzali Jibril	www.npf.gov.ng	2012
24.	Nigerian Defence Academy,Kaduna	Professor S.O Okeniyi	www.nda.edu.ng	1985
25.	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka	Professor Joseph E. Ehaneku	http://www.unizik.edu.ng	1992

26.	Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife	Professor Bamitale Omole	http://www.oauife.edu.ng	1962
27.	University of Abuja, Gwagwalada	Professor Machael Umale Adikwu	http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng	1988
28.	University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.	Professor O. B. Oyewole	http://www.unaab.edu.ng	1988
29.	University of Agriculture, Makurdi.	Prof. Emmanuel I. Kucha	http://www.uam.edu.ng	1988
30.	University of Benin	Professor Osayuki G. Oshodin.	http://www.uniben.edu.ng	1970
31.	University of Calabar	Professor James Epoke	http://www.unical.edu.ng	1975
32.	University of Ibadan	Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole	http://www.ui.edu.ng	1948
33.	University of Ilorin	Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali	http://www.unilorin.edu.ng	1975
34.	University of Jos	Prof. Hayward B. Mafuyai	http://www.unijos.edu.ng	1975
35.	University of Lagos	Prof. Rahman A. Bello	http://www.unilag.edu.ng	1962
36.	University of Maiduguri	Professor Ibrahim A. Njodi	http://www.unimaid.edu.ng	1975
37.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba	http://www.unn.edu.ng	1960
38.	University of Port-Harcourt	Professor Joseph Ajienka	http://www.uniport.edu.ng	1975
39.	University of Uyo	Professor Comfort M. Ekpo	http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng	1991
40.	Usumanu Danfodiyo University	Professor Riskuwa A. Shehu	http://www.udusok.edu.ng	1975

 

 

 

 

 

 

S/N	STATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR FOUNDED
1.	Abia State University, Uturu.	Prof. Chibuzo B. Ogbuagu	www.abiastateuniversity.edu.ng	1980
2.	Adamawa State University Mubi	Professor Alkasum Abba	http://www.adsu.edu.ng	2002
3.	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba.	Professor Mahzeem O. Mimiko	http://www.adekunleajasinuniversity.edu.ng	1999
4.	Akwa Ibom State University of Technology, Uyo	Professor Sunday W. Petters (Ag.)	http://www.aksu.edu.ng	2004
5.	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,	Professor (Mrs) Caroline A. Agbebaku	http://www.aauekpoma.edu.ng	1980
6.	Anambra State University of Science & Technology, Uli	Professor C. C. Anene (Ag)	http://www.ansu-edu.net	2000
7.	Bauchi State University, Gadau	Prof. Ezzildin M. Abdulrahman	www.basug.edu.ng	2011
8.	Benue State University, Makurdi.	Professor Charity A. Angya	www.bsum.edu.ng	1992
9.	Bukar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu.	Professor Musa Alabe	http://www.baiu.edu.ng	2006
10.	Cross River State University of Science &Technology, Calabar	Professor Effiom Ene-Obong	http://www.crutech.edu.ng	2004
11.	Delta State University Abraka	Professor E. A. Arubaye	http://www.deltastate.edu.ng	1992
12.	Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Professor F. I. Idike, OON	http://www.ebsu-edu.net	2000
13.	Ekiti State University	Prof. E. D. Adelowo (Ag.)	http://www.unad.edu.ng	1988
14.	Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu	Professor Cyprian C. Onyeji	http://www.esut.edu.ng	1981
15.	Gombe State Univeristy, Gombe	Professor Abdullahi Mahadi	http://www.gomsu.org	2004
16.	Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai	Professor Ibrahim Kolo	http://www.ibbuniversity.com	2005
17.	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni.	Prof. R. D.Green-Osahogulu(Ag)	http://www.iaue.edu.ng
18.	Imo State University, Owerri	Prof. B.E.B. Nwoke	http://www.imsu.edu.ng	1992
19.	Jigawa State University	Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu	www.jsu.edu.ng	2013
20.	Kaduna State University, Kaduna	Professor William Barnabas Qurix	http://www.kasu.edu.ng	2004
21.	Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil	Professor Ibrahim Garba	http://www.kustportal.edu.ng	2000
22.	Kebbi State University, Kebbi	Dr. Amina Abubakar	http://www.ksusta.edu.ng	2006
23.	Kogi State University Anyigba	Professor Hassan S. Isah	http://www.ksu.edu.ng	1999
24.	Kwara State University, Ilorin	Professor A. Na-Allah	http://www.kwasu.edu.ng	2009
25.	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	Prof. B.B. Adeleke	http://www.lautech.edu.ng	1990

26.	Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos.	Professor John O. Obafunwa	http://www.lasunigeria.org	1983
27.	Nasarawa State University, Keffi	Professor M.A Mainoma (Ag)	http://www.nsuk.edu.ng	2002
28.	Niger Delta Unversity, Yenagoa	Prof. Humprey A. Ogoni(Ag)	http://www.ndu.edu.ng	2000
29.	Northwest University, Kano	Prof. Mohammed R. Bin Agus		2012
30.	Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye	Prof. Saburi Adejimi Adesanya	http://www.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng	1982
31.	Ondo State University of Science & Technology, Okitipupa	Professor Tolu Odugbemi, OON	http://www.osustech.edu.ng	2008
32.	Osun State University, Oshogbo	Professor Sola Akinrinade	http://www.uniosun.edu.ng	2006
33.	Plateau State University, Bokkos	Professor N. Gomwalk	http://www.plasu.edu.ng	2005
34.	Rivers State University of Science & Technology	Professor Barineme Beke Fakae	http://www.ust.edu.ng	1979
35.	Sokoto State University, Sokoto	Prof.Nuhu Yakub		2009
36.	Tai Solarin Univ. of Education, Ijebu-Ode	Professor Oluyemisi O.Obilade	http://www.tasued.edu.ng	2005
37.	Taraba State University, Jalingo	Prof. Mohammed S.Yahaya	http://www.tsuniversity.edu.ng	2008
38.	Technical University,Ibadan			2012
39.	Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University, Katsina	Professor Mu'uta Ibrahim	http://www.umyu.edu.ng	2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S/N	PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES	VICE CHANCELLOR	WEBSITE ADDRESS	YEAR FOUNDED
1.	Achievers University, Owo	Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi	http://www.achievers.edu.ng	2007
2.	Adeleke University,Ede.	Prof. O.O.G Amusan	http://www.adelekeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
3.	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State	Professor M.O Ajisafe	http://www.abuad.edu.ng	2009
4.	African University of Science & Technology, Abuja	Professor Charles Chidume (Ag)	http://aust-abuja.org	2007
5.	Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan	Prof. K.T. Jaiyeoba	http://www.acu.edu.ng	2005
6.	Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin	Professor S. A. Abdulkareem	https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng	2005
7.	Al-Qalam University, Katsina	Prof. Shehu G. Ado	http://www.auk.edu.ng	2005
8.	American University of Nigeria, Yola	Dr. Margee Ensign	http://www.aun.edu.ng	2003
9.	Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo	Professor Kayode J. Makinde	http://www.babcock.edu.ng	1999
10.	Baze University	Prof. Michael Hodd	http://www.bazeuniversity.edu.ng	2011
11.	Bells University of Technology, Otta	Professor A. I. Adeyemi	http://www.bellsuniversity.org	2005
12.	Benson Idahosa University,Benin City	Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie	http://www.idahosauniversity.com	2002
13.	Bingham University, New Karu	Professor F. I. Anjorin (Ag.)	http://www.binghamuni.edu.ng	2005
14.	Bowen University, Iwo	Professor. Matthews Akintunde Ojo	http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org	2001
15.	Caleb University, Lagos	Professor Ayodeji O. Olukoju	http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng	2007
16.	Caritas University, Enugu	Professor L. C. Onukwube	http://www.caritasuni.edu.ng/	2005
17.	CETEP City University, Lagos	Professor Akin Aju	http://www.cetepuniversity.com	2005
18.	Covenant University Ota	Prof. Charles Koredo Ayo	http://www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/	2002
19.	Crawford University Igbesa	Prof. Samuel A. Ayanlaja	http://www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng	2005
20.	Crescent University,	Professor Sherifdeen A. Tella	http://www.crescent-university.edu.ng	2005
21.	Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin	Prof. Valentine A. Aletor	http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng	2012
22.	Evangel University, Akaeze	Prof. C. Ike Umechuruba		2012
23.	Fountain Unveristy,Oshogbo	Prof. Bashir A.Raji	http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng	2007
24.	Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike - Enugu State	Professor (Revd.) C. Anieke		2009
25.	Gregory University, Uturu	Prof. Juliet Elu	http://www.gregoryuniversity.com	2012

26.	Igbinedion University Okada	Professor (Revd.) Eghosa E. Osaghae	http://www.iuokada.edu.ng	1999
27.	Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji	Professor Sola Fajana	http://www.jabu.edu.ng	2006
28.	Kwararafa University, Wukari	Professor Godwin Akpa	http://www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org	2005
29.	Landmark University,Omu-Aran.	Professor Mathew Ola-Rotimi Ajayi	http://www.lmu.edu.ng	2011
30.	Lead City University, Ibadan	Prof. Olufemi Onobajo	http://www.lcu.edu.ng	2005
31.	Madonna University, Okija	Prof. Chucks E.Ezedum	http://www.madonnauniversity.edu.ng	1999
32.	Mcpherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo	Prof. Adeniyi Agunbiade	www.mcu.edu.ng	2012
33.	Nigerian-Turkish Nile University, Abuja	Professor Huseyin Sert	http://www.ntnu.edu.ng	2009
34.	Novena University, Ogume	Professor J. M. O. Eze Ag.	http://www.novenauniversity.edu.ng	2005
35.	Obong University, Obong Ntak	Professor Enefiok S. Udo	http://www.obonguniversity.net	2007
36.	Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu - Osun State	Prof. (Mrs) Olajumoke A. Olayiwola (Ag)	http://www.oduduwauniversity.edu.ng	2009
37.	Pan-African University, Lagos	Professor Juan Manuel Elegido	http://www.pau.edu.ng	2002
38.	Paul University, Awka - Anambra State	Professor G. Igboeli	http://www.pauluniversity.edu.ng	2009
39.	Redeemer's University, Mowe	Professor Z. Debo Adeyewa	http://www.run.edu.ng	2005
40.	Renaissance University,Enugu	Prof. Obiora S. Ejim	http://www.renaissanceuniversityng.com	2005
41.	Rhema University, Obeama-Asa - Rivers State	Professor O. C. Onwudike		2009
42.	Salem University,Lokoja	Prof. Joseph Adeola Fuwape	http://www.salemuniversity.org	2007
43.	Samuel Adegboyega University,Ogwa.	Prof. B.E. Aigbkhan		2011
44.	Southwestern University, Oku Owa			2012
45.	Tansian University,Umunya	Professor C.B Iwuchukwu	http://www.tansian-edu.com	2007
46.	University of Mkar, Mkar	Prof. Emmanuel Hemen Agba	http://www.unimkar.edu.ng	2005
47.	Veritas University	Prof. David Ker	http://www.veritas.edu.ng	2007
48.	Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa - Edo State	Professor J. E. A. Osemeikhian	http://www.wellspringuniversity.net	2009
49.	Wesley Univ. of Science & Tech.,Ondo	Professor 'Tade Badejo	http://www.wusto.edu.ng	2007
50.	Western Delta University, Oghara	Professor P.G Hugbo	http://www.wduniversity.net	2007