25 July 2026
Universities

Here are seven Nigerian universities with strong foreign partnerships

The University of Ibadan offers University of London degrees on its campus in areas like law and computing. It also partners with Purdue University in the U.S. for agricultural research.

The University of Lagos works with the University of Strathclyde in the UK for petroleum and maritime studies. Students can complete their final year in Glasgow and benefit from placements with top energy companies, such as Shell and BP.

Obafemi Awolowo University has a partnership with the University of Bayreuth in Germany. Their collaboration supports PhD research in African Studies with joint supervision and exchange visits.

Covenant University partners with Leeds Beckett University in the UK for executive MBA programmes and leadership training. Faculty exchanges and short stays in Leeds provide international exposure.

Pan-Atlantic University’s Lagos Business School collaborates with IE Business School in Spain to offer joint courses. Senior professionals attend classes in both Madrid and Lagos, earning joint certificates.

Afe Babalola University works with Fitchburg State University in the U.S. Final-year students study in Massachusetts and complete projects with American lecturers, graduating with dual records.

The American University of Nigeria has ties with Syracuse University in the United States. Students participate in summer classes in New York, receive mentoring from Syracuse faculty, and join research projects on topics such as conflict resolution and other relevant areas of study.

These international links are helping Nigerian universities enhance their reputation, raise academic standards, and provide students with opportunities to thrive in a globalised world.

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