University of Lagos: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1431 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #23 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 2 | In Lagos |
| #263 of 1,466 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 117 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unilag.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) following secondary school education, or direct entry for holders of the Higher School Certificate (General Certificate of Education, GCE, Advanced ('A') level) |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for University of Lagos based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Lagos is a world-class research university with 15,240 scientific papers published and 116,686 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Computer Science.
University of Lagos majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 84 | 278 |
| 1992 | 53 | 251 |
| 1993 | 59 | 262 |
| 1994 | 41 | 260 |
| 1995 | 36 | 255 |
| 1996 | 46 | 282 |
| 1997 | 44 | 295 |
| 1998 | 52 | 278 |
| 1999 | 60 | 280 |
| 2000 | 72 | 326 |
| 2001 | 47 | 318 |
| 2002 | 98 | 414 |
| 2003 | 72 | 441 |
| 2004 | 200 | 624 |
| 2005 | 208 | 689 |
| 2006 | 197 | 838 |
| 2007 | 202 | 1046 |
| 2008 | 229 | 1283 |
| 2009 | 257 | 1601 |
| 2010 | 264 | 2158 |
| 2011 | 419 | 2505 |
| 2012 | 540 | 2933 |
| 2013 | 506 | 3445 |
| 2014 | 557 | 4137 |
| 2015 | 530 | 4327 |
| 2016 | 670 | 4125 |
| 2017 | 838 | 4555 |
| 2018 | 980 | 5667 |
| 2019 | 1033 | 6937 |
| 2020 | 1465 | 9722 |
| 2021 | 1452 | 13914 |
| 2022 | 1329 | 17215 |
| 2023 | 1256 | 18996 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | New students: 31,500 (Science); 29,500 (Non-Science) per session; Returning Students: 5,500-6,000 -per session - Undergraduate programme (NGN) |
|---|
The University of Lagos has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Lagos.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Anaesthesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Geophysics, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Metallurgical Engineering, Philosophy, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Adult Education, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Botany, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fishery, French, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Haematology, Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Management, Labour and Industrial Relations, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Native Language, Natural Resources, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Planning, Science Education, Sociology, Statistics, Technology Education, Town Planning |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Adult Education, Anatomy, Architecture, Biochemistry, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fishery, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Health Education, History, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Insurance, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Music, Native Language, Natural Resources, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Science Education, Sociology, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Theatre, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
University of Lagos alumni
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Enoch Adejare Adeboye
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in applied mathematics
- Occupations
- preacherpastorauthortranslatorprofessor
- Biography
-
Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor, and the present General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He succeeded the founder Pa Josiah Akindayomi. Enoch Adeboye fondly called Daddy GO (General Overseer) was the founder’s interpreter before he was appointed General Overseer in 1981. He served as the second national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
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Genevieve Nnaji
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- film actormodelscreenwriteractorsinger
- Biography
-
Genevieve Nnaji// is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart, is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars. The movie was disqualified for having most of its dialogue in English. After having spent decades in the movie industry, she was profiled alongside some celebrities and business executives in 2020 in two new books by publisher and Editor in Chief of Yes International! magazine, Azuh Arinze.
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Yemi Alade
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in geography
- Occupations
- songwritermusiciansingeractor
- Biography
-
Yemi Eberechi Alade, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Her music which incorporates Afro; Highlife, Dancehall, Pop and R&B has been of influence in many African countries and the world as she is acclaimed "Mama Africa" for this and her versatility in using different African languages and attires in her songs and music videos. She sings in English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese. Alade's father was a police commissioner of Yoruba descent, while her mother is of Igbo descent.
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Yemi Osinbajo
- Occupations
- lawyerinternational forum participantpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo is a Nigerian lawyer, professor, and politician who served as the 14th vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he previously served as Attorney General of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and holds the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
University of Lagos faculties and divisions
| Centre : Information Technology and Systems | Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Data Processing, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management |
|---|---|
| College : Medicine | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Medicine, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, French, History, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Russian, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Faculty : Education | Accountancy, Adult Education, Art Education, Biology, Business and Commerce, Business Education, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Health Education, History, Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Nursing, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Religious Education, Science Education, Social Studies, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Architecture, Building Technologies, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Biological and Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Technology |
| Faculty : Science | Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Geography, Labour and Industrial Relations, Management, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Sociology, Transport Management |
| Institute : Distance Learning | Accountancy, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Library Science |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Adult Education, African Languages, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Art Education, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Fishery, Foreign Languages Education, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Haematology, Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Insurance, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Landscape Architecture, Law, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Resources, Operations Research, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Sociology, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Theatre, Town Planning, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Visual Arts |
General information
| Alternative names | UNILAG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC); Variuous Professional Bodies i.e COREN, Pharmacy Board etc. |
| Motto | In deed and in truth |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Akoka, Yaba Lagos, Lagos State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,070,000 |