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University of Lagos

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Lagos, Nigeria
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Lagos

Basic information and contact details for the University of Lagos

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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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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
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Teaching 15.7
Research Environment 14.9
Research Quality 64.5
Industry 21.5
International Outlook 42.4
14151617181920202021202220232024202515.516.316.118.514.615.7

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2020 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2023
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2023
1001+
2022
801-1000th
2021
601-800th
2020
601+
Precise ranks and overall scores are shown for the institutions toward the top of a ranking; for institutions with banded ranks, please see the relevant ranking tables for an indication of their scores.

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Key Student Statistics

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Student gender ratio
50 F : 50 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
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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

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Clinical and Health401–500th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics801+

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

Life Sciences1001+

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences1001+

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

Engineering1001–1250th

  • 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