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    Best 200 Universities In Africa 2025 Edition

    This article officially releases the best 200 Universities in Africa 2025 edition. This top officially recognized higher institution in Africa meets the top uniRank criteria.

    The following criteria bring about this ranking:

    • Being accredited, licensed, and/or chartered by the appropriate higher education-related organization in each country
    • Delivering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (Bachelor’s degrees) and/or postgraduate degrees (Master’s or Doctoral degrees)
    • Providing courses abundantly in a traditional face-to-face, non-distance education format.
    British Ecological Society

    Realmina University Ranking’s aim is to provide a non-academic League Table of the top 200 Universities in Africa based on unbiased and valid web metrics.

    Below are the ranks, the name of the University and an abbreviation of the country and their recognized name codes.

    RankUniversityCountry
    1University of PretoriaSouth Africa za
    2University of Cape TownSouth Africa za
    3University of the WitwatersrandSouth Africa za
    4University of KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa za
    5University of JohannesburgSouth Africa za
    6Universiteit StellenboschSouth Africa za
    7North-West UniversitySouth Africa za
    8University of the Western CapeSouth Africa za
    9University of NairobiKenya ke
    10The American University in CairoEgypt eg
    11University of LagosNigeria ng
    12Ahmadu Bello UniversityNigeria ng
    13Rhodes UniversitySouth Africa za
    14Cairo UniversityEgypt eg
    15University of IbadanNigeria ng
    16Universiteit van die VrystaatSouth Africa za
    17Universidade Eduardo MondlaneMozambique mz
    18Cape Peninsula University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    19University of KhartoumSudan sd
    20University of NigeriaNigeria ng
    21Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversitySouth Africa za
    22Addis Ababa UniversityEthiopia et
    23University of Fort HareSouth Africa za
    24University of IlorinNigeria ng
    25Tshwane University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    26Durban University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    27Mansoura UniversityEgypt eg
    28Jimma UniversityEthiopia et
    29University of NamibiaNamibia na
    30The German University in CairoEgypt eg
    31Makerere UniversityUganda ug
    32Obafemi Awolowo UniversityNigeria ng
    33Namibia University of Science and TechnologyNamibia na
    34Kenyatta UniversityKenya ke
    35University of GhanaGhana gh
    36University of Dar es SalaamTanzania tz
    37Université de la ReunionReunion re
    38University of BotswanaBotswana bw
    39Université Kasdi Merbah de OuarglaAlgeria dz
    40Universidade Católica de AngolaAngola ao
    41Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyGhana gh
    42Alexandria UniversityEgypt eg
    43Central University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    44Sudan University of Science and TechnologySudan sd
    45Université Mohammed VMorocco ma
    46Ain Shams UniversityEgypt eg
    47Université Abou Bekr Belkaid TlemcenAlgeria dz
    48Université Cheikh Anta DiopSenegal sn
    49Université Mohamed Khider de BiskraAlgeria dz
    50Federal University of Technology, MinnaNigeria ng
    51University of ZambiaZambia zm
    52Egerton UniversityKenya ke
    53Benha UniversityEgypt eg
    54Université des Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1Algeria dz
    55Université Cadi AyyadMorocco ma
    56The International University of ManagementNamibia na
    57Assiut UniversityEgypt eg
    58Covenant UniversityNigeria ng
    59University of ZimbabweZimbabwe zw
    60Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari BoumedièneAlgeria dz
    61Moi UniversityKenya ke
    62Vaal University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    63The British University in EgyptEgypt eg
    64Federal University of Technology, AkureNigeria ng
    65The University of DodomaTanzania tz
    66University of RwandaRwanda rw
    67Sokoine University of AgricultureTanzania tz
    68Universidade Agostinho NetoAngola ao
    69University of Port HarcourtNigeria ng
    70Landmark UniversityNigeria ng
    71Université Sidi Mohamed Ben AbdellahMorocco ma
    72Université Ferhat Abbas de Sétif 1Algeria dz
    73University of MauritiusMauritius mu
    74Université Mouloud Maameri de Tizi OuzouAlgeria dz
    75University of GeziraSudan sd
    76Strathmore UniversityKenya ke
    77Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyKenya ke
    78Helwan UniversityEgypt eg
    79University of VendaSouth Africa za
    80University of TripoliLibya ly
    81Universidade Metodista de AngolaAngola ao
    82Université de LoméTogo tg
    83University of BeninNigeria ng
    84Federal University of Agriculture, AbeokutaNigeria ng
    85Zagazig UniversityEgypt eg
    86Université Abderrahmane Mira de BéjaiaAlgeria dz
    87United States International UniversityKenya ke
    88Al Akhawayn UniversityMorocco ma
    89Federal University, Oye-EkitiNigeria ng
    90Lagos State UniversityNigeria ng
    91Modern Sciences and Arts UniversityEgypt eg
    92Universidade Independente de AngolaAngola ao
    93Mzumbe UniversityTanzania tz
    94Universidade Técnica de AngolaAngola ao
    95University of LimpopoSouth Africa za
    96Bayero University KanoNigeria ng
    97Mangosuthu University of TechnologySouth Africa za
    98American University of NigeriaNigeria ng
    99Walter Sisulu UniversitySouth Africa za
    100Université Hassiba Ben Bouali de ChlefAlgeria dz
    101Université Mohamed Boudiaf de M’silaAlgeria dz
    102University of JosNigeria ng
    103Université d’Alger 1Algeria dz
    104Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis MostaganemAlgeria dz
    105Uganda Christian UniversityUganda ug
    106Rivers State University of Science and TechnologyNigeria ng
    107Université Ibn TofailMorocco ma
    108Misr University for Science and TechnologyEgypt eg
    109Université Ibn ZohrMorocco ma
    110Al-Azhar UniversityEgypt eg
    111Mount Kenya UniversityKenya ke
    112Federal University of Technology, OwerriNigeria ng
    113University of ZululandSouth Africa za
    114University of UyoNigeria ng
    115University of Cape CoastGhana gh
    116Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityNigeria ng
    117South Valley UniversityEgypt eg
    118University of Education, WinnebaGhana gh
    119Université Batna 1Algeria dz
    120Misr International UniversityEgypt eg
    121Usmanu Danfodio UniversityNigeria ng
    122Michael Okpara University of AgricultureNigeria ng
    123Muhimbili University of Health and Allied SciencesTanzania tz
    124Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyUganda ug
    125University of SwazilandSwaziland sz
    126Ladoke Akintola University of TechnologyNigeria ng
    127Universidade Católica de MoçambiqueMozambique mz
    128Babcock UniversityNigeria ng
    129Université Ahmed Ben Bella d’Oran 1Algeria dz
    130Botswana Accountancy CollegeBotswana bw
    131Université Badji Mokhtar de AnnabaAlgeria dz
    132Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d’OranAlgeria dz
    133Mekelle UniversityEthiopia et
    134Université de Yaoundé ICameroon cm
    135Botswana International University of Science and TechnologyBotswana bw
    136Université Abdelmalek EssadiMorocco ma
    137Adekunle Ajasin UniversityNigeria ng
    138Université Djillali Liabès de Sidi-Bel-AbbèsAlgeria dz
    139University of AbujaNigeria ng
    140Afe Babalola UniversityNigeria ng
    141Université de SfaxTunisia tn
    142Université Mohammed PremierMorocco ma
    143Hawassa UniversityEthiopia et
    144Abubakar Tafawa Balewa UniversityNigeria ng
    145Olabisi Onabanjo UniversityNigeria ng
    146Ekiti State University, Ado EkitiNigeria ng
    147Université de Tunis El ManarTunisia tn
    148Midlands State UniversityZimbabwe zw
    149Africa UniversityZimbabwe zw
    150Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyNigeria ng
    151International University of AfricaSudan sd
    152Tai Solarin University of EducationNigeria ng
    153Université M’hamed Bouguerra de BoumerdesAlgeria dz
    154Tanta UniversityEgypt eg
    155Adama Science and Technology UniversityEthiopia et
    156Ashesi University CollegeGhana gh
    157Université Gaston BergerSenegal sn
    158October 6 UniversityEgypt eg
    159Université Hassan II de CasablancaMorocco ma
    160Kwara State UniversityNigeria ng
    161Fayoum UniversityEgypt eg
    162Federal University, Ndufu-AlikeNigeria ng
    163Arba Minch UniversityEthiopia et
    164University of MalawiMalawi mw
    165Université Catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest – Unité Universitaire du TogoTogo tg
    166Pharos University in AlexandriaEgypt eg
    167Ahfad University for WomenSudan sd
    168Technical University of KenyaKenya ke
    169Université 20 Août 1955 de SkikdaAlgeria dz
    170Université de OuagadougouBurkina Faso bf
    171Université d’AntananarivoMadagascar mg
    172Future University in EgyptEgypt eg
    173Jaamacada SIMADSomalia so
    174Université Saad Dahlab de BlidaAlgeria dz
    175Université Larbi Tebessi de TébessaAlgeria dz
    176Mzuzu UniversityMalawi mw
    177Université Moulay IsmailMorocco ma
    178University of BenghaziLibya ly
    179Université de DschangCameroon cm
    180Menoufia UniversityEgypt eg
    181Libyan International Medical UniversityLibya ly
    182Nahda UniversityEgypt eg
    183Université de la ManoubaTunisia tn
    184Osun State UniversityNigeria ng
    185Kafrelsheikh UniversityEgypt eg
    186University of Agriculture, MakurdiNigeria ng
    187Universidade Óscar RibasAngola ao
    188Universidade de Cabo VerdeCape Verde cv
    189Ghana Institute of Management and Public AdministrationGhana gh
    190École Nationale PolytechniqueAlgeria dz
    191Catholic University of Eastern AfricaKenya ke
    192Université Hassan 1erMorocco ma
    193Université de SousseTunisia tn
    194Université Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia de JijelAlgeria dz
    195Université de MonastirTunisia tn
    196Haramaya UniversityEthiopia et
    197Université Mohamed Lakhdar Ben Amara dit Hamma Lakhdar d’El OuedAlgeria dz
    198Bahir Dar UniversityEthiopia et
    199Université de BuéaCameroon cm
    200Benue State UniversityNigeria ng

    Conclusion

    Here you have it. The best Universities in Africa.

    If you think we missed any University, please let us know in the comment session, and we will, after good verification, add it to our list.

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