About University of Lagos
The University of Lagos, sometimes referred to as UNILAG, is a public research institution located in Lagos, Nigeria. It was established in 1962.
The university is made up of three campuses - two campuses are located at Yaba and the college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba, Surulere.
There are 12 faculties at the university including arts, clinical sciences, education, engineering, law, pharmacy, social sciences and sciences among others. There are also 12 institutes and colleges including the College of Medicine, the Institute of Maritime Studies, the UNILAG Business School and the International School.
There are a range of research institutions covering a diverse area of research topics including the Centre for Housing Studies.
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Key statistics
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 50 : 50Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 24.4No. of students per staff(1)
- 22%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 40,197Number of FTE Students(1)
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Subjects taught at University of Lagos
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Engineering & technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Education
- Education
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
- Sociology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Law
- Law
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
