About Lagos State University of Science and Technology
Founded in 1977, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (formerly known as Lagos State Polytechnic) is a government-owned tertiary institution located in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Originally established as Lagos State College of Science and Technology, the institution commenced classes in January 1978 at a temporary site with five departments: accountancy, business administration, banking and finance, marketing, and insurance.
The institution was renamed Lagos State Polytechnic in 1986 and gained university status in 2022 following the signing of a new bill by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
The university is now organised across five colleges. Students can choose from programmes in agriculture, engineering, environmental design and technology, basic sciences, and applied social sciences.
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Key statistics
- 28%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 42 : 58Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- %Percentage of International Students(1)
- 2,598Number of FTE Students(1)
- 8.8No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at Lagos State University of Science and Technology
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Biological Sciences
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Computer science
- Computer Science
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
