Afe Babalola University
(ABUAD)
About
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private research university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. It is recognized for high-quality education, ranked 1st in Nigeria and 3rd in Africa by Times Higher Education (2024-2025). Ranked 84th globally for impact in the 2025 rankings. The Engineering College built on three and...
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) is a private research university located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. It was founded by a lawyer and philanthropist, Afe Babalola, in 2009. It is recognized for high-quality education, ranked 1st in Nigeria and 3rd in Africa by Times Higher Education (2024-2025). Ranked 84th globally for impact in the 2025 rankings. The Engineering College built on three and half acres of land is reputed to be one of the largest in Africa. The college was inaugurated by the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. They do not lack in sports and athletics, as they came in first in both the NPUGA games 2025 and NPUGA championship 2026.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide in 1 ranking system
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,500
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 1,255
Historical Trend
Longitudinal ViewFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Afe Babalola University?
Afe Babalola University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank =84.
When was Afe Babalola University founded?
Afe Babalola University was founded in 2009.
Where is Afe Babalola University located?
Afe Babalola University is located in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.