Check Out the Top 200 Universities in Africa – 2019 Ranking. Africa is the home to some of the world’s best universities. It is counted among the top in the world, according to uniRank’s World University Rankings 2019.

Check Out Top 200 Universities in Africa - 2019 Ranking

Many of Africa’s universities are renowned for promoting a global outlook by recruiting international students, faculty and encouraging international collaborations, so you can expect an accommodating atmosphere as well as diversity on campus.

Universities in Africa have always gained a wide reputation for good teaching and excellent research. African universities are highly ranked among international schools and institutions worldwide, and they continue to attract the smartest people to their highly respected and prestigious degree programmes. All these top ranked colleges, universities, law schools, medical schools, and engineering schools have a wide, global reputation and continue to be the top-ranked schools for international students. To go to some of the best universities in the world for your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D, you should certainly consider Africa as your destination for the best rankings and widest reputation.

uniRank tries to answer this question of the top universities in Africa by publishing the 2019 African University Ranking of 200 recognized African higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

being chartered, licensed and/or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization
offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master or doctoral degrees)
delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format
TOP 200 UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA – 2019 RANKING
RANK UNIVERSITY COUNTRY
1 University of Pretoria South Africa za
2 University of Cape Town South Africa za
3 University of the Witwatersrand South Africa za
4 University of Johannesburg South Africa za
5 Universiteit Stellenbosch South Africa za
6 North-West University South Africa za
7 University of the Western Cape South Africa za
8 University of Nairobi Kenya ke
9 Cairo University Egypt eg
10 The American University in Cairo Egypt eg
11 University of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa za
12 University of Lagos Nigeria ng
13 Rhodes University South Africa za
14 Tshwane University of Technology South Africa za
15 Mansoura University Egypt eg
16 University of Ilorin Nigeria ng
17 Universiteit van die Vrystaat South Africa za
18 Cape Peninsula University of Technology South Africa za
19 Ahmadu Bello University Nigeria ng
20 University of Khartoum Sudan sd
21 University of Ghana Ghana gh
22 Nelson Mandela University South Africa za
23 Makerere University Uganda ug
24 University of Fort Hare South Africa za
25 Universidade Agostinho Neto Angola ao
26 Universidade Metodista de Angola Angola ao
27 Universidade Católica de Angola Angola ao
28 Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria ng
29 Durban University of Technology South Africa za
30 University of Nigeria Nigeria ng
31 Université Kasdi Merbah de Ouargla Algeria dz
32 University of Ibadan Nigeria ng
33 Universidade Eduardo Mondlane Mozambique mz
34 The German University in Cairo Egypt eg
35 Kenyatta University Kenya ke
36 Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra Algeria dz
37 Addis Ababa University Ethiopia et
38 Alexandria University Egypt eg
39 University of Botswana Botswana bw
40 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana gh
41 Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen Algeria dz
42 Université de la Reunion Reunion re
43 Ain Shams University Egypt eg
44 University of Dar es Salaam Tanzania tz
45 Namibia University of Science and Technology Namibia na
46 Sudan University of Science and Technology Sudan sd
47 Université Abderrahmane Mira de Béjaia Algeria dz
48 Universidade Técnica de Angola Angola ao
49 Université Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 Algeria dz
50 Université Mohammed V Morocco ma
51 Benha University Egypt eg
52 Vaal University of Technology South Africa za
53 Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport Egypt eg
54 Covenant University Nigeria ng
55 University of Namibia Namibia na
56 Federal University of Technology, Minna Nigeria ng
57 Université Cadi Ayyad Morocco ma
58 Université Cheikh Anta Diop Senegal sn
59 Landmark University Nigeria ng
60 Universidade Independente de Angola Angola ao
61 Central University of Technology South Africa za
62 Assiut University Egypt eg
63 Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 Algeria dz
64 University of Zambia Zambia zm
65 Rivers State University of Science and Technology Nigeria ng
66 Modern Sciences and Arts University Egypt eg
67 University of Tripoli Libya ly
68 Universidade Pedagógica Mozambique mz
69 Zagazig University Egypt eg
70 Universidade Óscar Ribas Angola ao
71 Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène Algeria dz
72 Universidade Jean Piaget de Angola Angola ao
73 Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Morocco ma
74 Université Mohamed Boudiaf de M’sila Algeria dz
75 The British University in Egypt Egypt eg
76 University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe zw
77 University of Rwanda Rwanda rw
78 Federal University of Technology, Akure Nigeria ng
79 Jimma University Ethiopia et
80 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenya ke
81 Helwan University Egypt eg
82 Walter Sisulu University South Africa za
83 Strathmore University Kenya ke
84 Al-Azhar University Egypt eg
85 University of Mauritius Mauritius mu
86 United States International University Africa Kenya ke
87 Uganda Christian University Uganda ug
88 University of Gezira Sudan sd
89 The International University of Management Namibia na
90 South Valley University Egypt eg
91 University of Benin Nigeria ng
92 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Nigeria ng
93 Université Hassiba Ben Bouali de Chlef Algeria dz
94 International University of Africa Sudan sd
95 University of Venda South Africa za
96 Mount Kenya University Kenya ke
97 University of Education, Winneba Ghana gh
98 Adekunle Ajasin University Nigeria ng
99 Babcock University Nigeria ng
100 Misr University for Science and Technology Egypt eg
101 Sokoine University of Agriculture Tanzania tz
102 University of Cape Coast Ghana gh
103 University of Jos Nigeria ng
104 Université Al Akhawayn Morocco ma
105 Tanta University Egypt eg
106 Université Mouloud Maameri de Tizi Ouzou Algeria dz
107 Mbarara University of Science and Technology Uganda ug
108 Université Ibn Zohr Morocco ma
109 Midlands State University Zimbabwe zw
110 Université Abdelhamid Ibn Badis de Mostaganem Algeria dz
111 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Nigeria ng
112 Université Benyoucef Benkhedda d’Alger 1 Algeria dz
113 University of Limpopo South Africa za
114 Universidade Mandume Ya Ndemufayo Angola ao
115 Lagos State University Nigeria ng
116 American University of Nigeria Nigeria ng
117 Université Ahmed Ben Bella d’Oran 1 Algeria dz
118 Université Tahar Moulay de Saida Algeria dz
119 Botswana Accountancy College Botswana bw
120 Fayoum University Egypt eg
121 University of Port Harcourt Nigeria ng
122 University of Zululand South Africa za
123 Mangosuthu University of Technology South Africa za
124 Université Badji Mokhtar de Annaba Algeria dz
125 Misr International University Egypt eg
126 Université Ibn Tofail Morocco ma
127 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria ng
128 Egerton University Kenya ke
129 Botswana International University of Science and Technology Botswana bw
130 Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria ng
131 Suez Canal University Egypt eg
132 Université Echahid Hamma Lakhdar d’El Oued Algeria dz
133 Université des Sciences et de la Technologie d’Oran Mohamed Boudiaf Algeria dz
134 Arba Minch University Ethiopia et
135 Bahir Dar University Ethiopia et
136 Usmanu Danfodio University Nigeria ng
137 Université M’hamed Bouguerra de Boumerdes Algeria dz
138 Université Mohammed Premier Morocco ma
139 Hawassa University Ethiopia et
140 Bayero University Kano Nigeria ng
141 Kafrelsheikh University Egypt eg
142 Université Larbi Tebessi de Tébessa Algeria dz
143 Libyan International Medical University Libya ly
144 University of Uyo Nigeria ng
145 October 6 University Egypt eg
146 Future University in Egypt Egypt eg
147 The University of Dodoma Tanzania tz
148 Pharos University in Alexandria Egypt eg
149 University of Swaziland Swaziland sz
150 Mekelle University Ethiopia et
151 Université Hadj Lakhder de Batna 1 Algeria dz
152 Nahda University Egypt eg
153 Moi University Kenya ke
154 Delta University for Science and Technology Egypt eg
155 Menoufia University Egypt eg
156 New Era College Botswana bw
157 Neelain University Sudan sd
158 ABM University College Botswana bw
159 Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Nigeria ng
160 Kwara State University Nigeria ng
161 Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies Botswana bw
162 BA ISAGO University Botswana bw
163 Nile University Egypt eg
164 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria ng
165 Université Moulay Ismail Morocco ma
166 Enugu State University of Science and Technology Nigeria ng
167 Université 20 Août 1955 de Skikda Algeria dz
168 Minia University Egypt eg
169 Sohag university Egypt eg
170 Université Djillali Liabès de Sidi-Bel-Abbès Algeria dz
171 Adama Science and Technology University Ethiopia et
172 Al-Hikmah University Nigeria ng
173 Université Larbi Ben Mhidi de Oum El Bouaghi Algeria dz
174 Imperial School of Business and Science Botswana bw
175 Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Tanzania tz
176 Boitekanelo College Botswana bw
177 University of Abuja Nigeria ng
178 Université Ziane Achour de Djelfa Algeria dz
179 Mega Size College Botswana bw
180 Université de Sfax Tunisia tn
181 Université Hassan II de Casablanca Morocco ma
182 Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma Algeria dz
183 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Nigeria ng
184 Mzumbe University Tanzania tz
185 Universidade Katyavala Bwila Angola ao
186 École Nationale Supérieure d’Informatique Algeria dz
187 Université Saad Dahlab de Blida Algeria dz
188 Africa University Zimbabwe zw
189 Université Mohamed Lamine Debaghine de Sétif 2 Algeria dz
190 Beni-Suef University Egypt eg
191 Osun State University Nigeria ng
192 Université Hassan 1er Morocco ma
193 Damietta University Egypt eg
194 Damanhour University Egypt eg
195 University of Maiduguri Nigeria ng
196 University of Benghazi Libya ly
197 Université Centrale Tunisia tn
198 Technical University of Kenya Kenya ke
199 Université Mohamed-Chérif Messaadia de Souk Ahras Algeria dz
200 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Nigeria ng
The aim is to provide a non-academic League Table of the top African Universities based on valid, unbiased and non-influenceable web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves.