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Best Universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Nigeria 2026

Top universities for medicine and health sciences in Nigeria include University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG). BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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with a full profile

Visa & post-study work

Student visa/residence permit sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — many graduates emigrate ('japa') for opportunities abroad

Application system

Domestic via the JAMB UTME national exam plus each university's Post-UTME screening and WAEC/NECO results (English-medium); international applicants assessed on IB/A-Level/AP with equivalence

International tuition

Federal public tuition is very low for nationals (a few tens of thousands of naira/year); international self-sponsored fees ~USD 1,000–5,000/year by programme

More on the full Nigeria country guide →

2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of Ibadan (UI)

Ibadan, Nigeria · Founded 1948 · 2% intl

ABB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Medicine & Surgery (MBBS, College of Medicine) — Nigeria's premier medical school, tied to University College Hospital (UCH) — the country's first teaching hospital (est. 1957) — and training a large share of Nigeria's senior physicians and specialists.
Full profile →All programs →Cost & aid →
University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Lagos, Nigeria · Founded 1962 · 2% intl

ABB

Medicine & Health Sciences programs

  • Medicine & Surgery (College of Medicine, CMUL) — One of Nigeria's leading medical schools, paired with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), training a large share of the country's senior physicians and specialists.
Full profile →All programs →Cost & aid →

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Other disciplines in Nigeria

Computer Science & Engineering →Business & Management →Law →Economics & Finance →Humanities & Liberal Arts →Architecture & Design →

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