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University of Lagos

country rank  2
world rank  1007

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University Overview

Founded in 1962, University of Lagos is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lagos (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Idi-Araba, Yaba. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Lagos (UNILAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Nigerian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Acronym UNILAG
Founded 1962
Motto In deed and in truth
Colours Maroon and gold

University Location

Address Akoka, Yaba
Lagos (population range: over 5,000,000)
101017 Lagos
Nigeria
T +234 (1) 280 2439
F +234 (1) 493 2667
Other locations Idi-Araba, Yaba

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Lagos for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)		 0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Lagos's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 10-20%
Admission Office University of lagos, Akoka
Yaba 101017
+234 (1) 7346354234

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Lagos's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment over-45,000
Academic Staff 1,500-1,999
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Lagos's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Lagos for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

National Universities Commission, Nigeria


Year of first Accreditation

1990


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Nigerian Universities Commission NUC
  • Architects Registration Council of Nigeria ARCON
  • Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria CIIN
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria COREN
  • Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria CORBON
  • Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria QSRBN
  • Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria MDCN
  • Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria PCN
  • Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria RRBN
  • Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria MLSCN
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nigeria ICAN
  • Nursing Midwifery Council of Nigeria NMCN
  • Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria MRTB
  • Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria TOPREC
  • Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria ESVARBON
  • Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria SURCON

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Lagos as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • National University Commission (NUC)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

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Wikipedia Article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 11 September 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by University of Lagos's representatives.
Please visit the official website of University of Lagos to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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