The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ibadan, proudly celebrates a remarkable academic milestone following the release of the EduRank 2026 Rankings, which place the University of Ibadan first in Nigeria for Pharmacy, reaffirming its position as the nation's leading centre for pharmaceutical education, research, and innovation.

According to the latest EduRank rankings, the University of Ibadan is ranked No. 1 in Nigeria and No. 36 in Africa in the field of Pharmacy. The ranking is derived from comprehensive analyses of research publications, citation impact, and institutional prominence, reflecting sustained excellence in pharmaceutical sciences.

This recognition underscores the Faculty's unwavering commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education through world-class teaching, cutting-edge research, impactful community engagement, and the training of highly competent pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, and future leaders in healthcare.

For decades, the Faculty of Pharmacy has remained at the forefront of pharmaceutical research, contributing significantly to drug discovery, natural products research, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical microbiology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical policy. Its scholars continue to publish influential research in internationally recognised journals while fostering collaborations with leading institutions across Africa and beyond.

Speaking on the achievement, the Dean of the Faculty described the ranking as a testament to the dedication of the Faculty's academic staff, researchers, students, alumni, technical personnel, and partners, whose collective efforts have sustained a culture of excellence and innovation.

"This recognition reflects our enduring commitment to producing globally competitive graduates and conducting research that addresses national and global healthcare challenges. While we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on raising the bar even higher through innovation, strategic partnerships, and impactful scholarship."

The Faculty also acknowledges the invaluable support of the University's leadership, alumni, industry partners, regulatory agencies, and collaborators whose contributions continue to strengthen its academic and research enterprise.

The Faculty remains committed to shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences through excellence in education, transformative research, and service to society.

About the EduRank Rankings

EduRank is an independent university ranking platform that evaluates universities using research performance, publication output, citation impact, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. Its subject rankings for Pharmacy are based on the research performance of universities in pharmaceutical sciences and related disciplines.

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