Lagos State University ranked 11th in Nigeria, 3164th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 57 research topics. Lagos State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,599 academic publications and 61,829 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 35 notable alumni.
Lagos State University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 2585th in the World with 3,687 publications made and 31,672 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Lagos State University ranked 23rd for Biology in Nigeria and 2548th in the World with 3,517 publications made and 40,425 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
Lagos State University ranked 17th for Medicine in Nigeria and 2007th in the World with 3,414 publications made and 39,148 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
Lagos State University ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 2507th in the World with 3,227 publications made and 31,653 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Lagos State University ranked 26th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 2973rd in the World with 2,236 publications made and 25,423 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
Lagos State University ranked 31st for Engineering in Nigeria and 3466th in the World with 2,003 publications made and 17,000 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Lagos State University ranked 19th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 3308th in the World with 1,906 publications made and 17,746 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Lagos State University ranked 14th for Economics in Nigeria and 1578th in the World with 1,723 publications made and 15,194 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Lagos State University ranked 32nd for Physics in Nigeria and 3570th in the World with 1,705 publications made and 13,088 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Lagos State University ranked 13th for Psychology in Nigeria and 2365th in the World with 1,675 publications made and 17,893 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Lagos State University ranked 18th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 2509th in the World with 1,661 publications made and 15,024 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Lagos State University ranked 17th for Business in Nigeria and 2240th in the World with 1,630 publications made and 10,911 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
Lagos State University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 2657th in the World with 491 publications made and 3,321 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
