Lagos State University ranked 14th in Nigeria, 3240th in the global 2025 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 6,329 academic publications and 55,719 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 34 notable alumni.
Lagos State University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 2576th in the World with 3,559 publications made and 28,173 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Linguistics.
Lagos State University ranked 23rd for Biology in Nigeria and 2513th in the World with 3,390 publications made and 36,141 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
Lagos State University ranked 17th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1984th in the World with 3,293 publications made and 35,579 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
Lagos State University ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 2486th in the World with 3,130 publications made and 28,485 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Lagos State University ranked 26th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 2955th in the World with 2,143 publications made and 22,497 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
Lagos State University ranked 30th for Engineering in Nigeria and 3470th in the World with 1,916 publications made and 14,969 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 3320th in the World with 1,815 publications made and 15,032 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Lagos State University ranked 14th for Economics in Nigeria and 1575th in the World with 1,672 publications made and 14,227 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Lagos State University ranked 31st for Physics in Nigeria and 3559th in the World with 1,650 publications made and 11,348 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Lagos State University ranked 18th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 2505th in the World with 1,617 publications made and 13,598 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Lagos State University ranked 13th for Psychology in Nigeria and 2352nd in the World with 1,615 publications made and 15,991 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Lagos State University ranked 16th for Business in Nigeria and 2236th in the World with 1,577 publications made and 9,227 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
Lagos State University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 2625th in the World with 481 publications made and 3,002 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.
