Best Schools in Nigeria for Computer Science?

I got a long letter from Agu Obinna. The guy has heard about me.

In his words,

I am reaching out to you with a request for guidance. I have heard that you possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various subjects, and I am particularly interested in your insights on the best schools in Nigeria for computer science.

If you're reading this, you're getting the answer free. Thank Obinna because he paid for it.

The third paragraph of his letter tasked me further.

If possible, I would be grateful if you could provide me with a comprehensive list of the top schools in Nigeria known for their computer science programs. Additionally, any additional information or insights you can offer about these institutions, such as their strengths, faculty expertise, industry collaborations, and alumni success stories, would be immensely valuable to me.

I may not be able to cover that in this post Obinna. When updated, I will be sure to get back to you.

To address the elephant in the room, let's talk about the, "Best Schools in Nigeria for Computer Science".

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Best Universities in Nigeria for Computer Science

Nigeria has several esteemed institutions that offer excellent computer science programs. While the term "best" can be subjective and dependent on individual preferences, I can certainly provide you with a list of reputable institutions known for their strong computer science departments.

One clue that you should be mindful of is that, if a school specializes in a particular field, it's more likely to be better than any other university. For example, a university of Agriculture is expected to do better in its training than a non-Agriculture university that is offering the same course/training. As expected, there will be more available resources including specialized equipment and lecturers. 

Moreso, old universities, even if not specialized, are expected to be better at technical-based courses, like Computer Science/Engineering, than the new and relatively new ones. 

Having carefully chosen from our federal, state, and private universities, here are some of the top universities (polytechnics will follow) in Nigeria for computer science:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
3. University of Ibadan (UI)
4. Covenant University (CU)
5. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
6. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
8. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
9. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
10. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)
11. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
12. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
13. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
14. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
15. Lagos State University (LASU)
16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
17. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
18. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
19. University of Calabar (UNICAL)
20. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
21. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)
22. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU)
23. Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)
24. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye (OOU)
25. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUSOK)
26. Rivers State University (RSU)
27. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU)
28. Federal University of Technology, Yola (FUTY)
29. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
30. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
31. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU)
32. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
33. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA)
34. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
35. Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK)
36. Benue State University, Makurdi (BSUM)
37. Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU)
38. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM)
39. Kogi State University, Anyigba (KSU)
40. Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo (AKSU)
41. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki (EBSU)
42. Anambra State University, Uli (ANSU)
43. Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN)
44. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina (FUDMA)
45. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBU)
46. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island (NDU)
47. Taraba State University, Jalingo (TSUJ)
48. Sokoto State University (SSU)
49. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
50. Adeleke University, Ede (AUE)

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Best Polytechnics in Nigeria for Computer Science

Because your request was not specific, it's hard to know if you meant to know about the universities without the polytechnics or if you want the two. Anyway, as a bonus and for the sake of other readers, let me share with your reputable polytechnics offering Computer Science.

Federal Polytechnics

1. Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
2. Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State
3. Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi State
4. Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State
5. Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State
6. Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State
7. Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State
8. Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State
9. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State
10. Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State
11. Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State
12. Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State
13. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State
14. Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State
15. Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
16. Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State

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State Polytechnics

1. Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Zamfara State
2. Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State
3. Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ogun State
4. Adamawa State Polytechnic, Adamawa State
5. Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Akwa Ibom State
6. Benue State Polytechnic, Benue State
7. Delta State Polytechnic, Delta State
8. Enugu State Polytechnic, Enugu State
9. Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina State
10. Imo State Polytechnic, Imo State
11. Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State
12. Kano State Polytechnic, Kano State
13. Kogi State Polytechnic, Kogi State
14. Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State
15. Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos State
16. Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Nasarawa State
17. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Kaduna State
18. Ogun State Institute of Technology, Ogun State
19. Ondo State Polytechnic, Ondo State
20. Osun State Polytechnic, Osun State
21. Plateau State Polytechnic, Plateau State
22. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State
23. Rivers State Polytechnic, Rivers State
24. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Ondo State
25. Sokoto State Polytechnic, Sokoto State

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These universities and polytechnics have established themselves as reputable institutions in the field of computer science and have produced graduates who have excelled in various professional domains.

I encourage you to further explore these universities to assess their individual strengths, curriculum offerings, research facilities, and faculty expertise to find the one that aligns best with your academic goals.

Wishing you all the best in your pursuit of a computer science education.

Warm regards.

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