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University of Lagos

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Lagos, Nigeria
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2025
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The University of Lagos, sometimes referred to as UNILAG, is a public research institution located in Lagos, Nigeria. It was established in 1962.

The university is made up of three campuses - two campuses are located at Yaba and the college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba, Surulere.

There are 12 faculties at the university including arts, clinical sciences, education, engineering, law, pharmacy, social sciences and sciences among others. There are also 12 institutes and colleges including the College of Medicine, the Institute of Maritime Studies, the UNILAG Business School and the International School.

There are a range of research institutions covering a diverse area of research topics including the Centre for Housing Studies.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Lagos

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
24.4 (1)
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Student total
40197 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Lagos

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Lagos

Life Sciences801–1000th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Business and Economics601–800th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health401–500th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Engineering1001+

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics