Founded in 1962, University of Lagos is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lagos (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Idi-Araba, Yaba. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.

Founded in 1970, University of Benin is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Benin (UNIBEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study.

Established in 1984, Université Islamique de Say (Islamic University of Niger) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Sai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, Niger (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Niger), Université Islamique de Say (IUIN) is a coeducational Nigerien higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion.

Founded in 1974, Université Abdou Moumouni (Abdou Moumouni University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Niamey (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, Niger (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Niger), Université Abdou Moumouni (UAM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Nigerien higher education institution.

Established in 1993, The International University of Management is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ongwediva, Walvis bay, Nkurenkuru, Swakopmund. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Namibia, The International University of Management (IUM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Namibian higher education institution.

Founded in 1992, University of Namibia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Oshakati, Henties Bay, Neudam, Ogongo, Keetmanshoop, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Ongwediva. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Namibia, University of Namibia (UNAM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Namibian higher education institution.

Founded in 1985, Namibia University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Namibian higher education institution.

Established in 1996, Universidade Católica de Moçambique (Catholic University of Mozambique) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Beira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sofala.

Established in 1985, Universidade Pedagógica (Pedagogical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Beira, Nampula, Quelimane, Gaza, Niassa.

Established in 1962, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Eduardo Mondlane University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City. Officially recognized by the Ministério de Educação e Desenvolvimento Humano, Mozambique (Ministry of Education and Human Development of Mozambique), Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Mozambican higher education institution.