State
State University
✓ NUC Accredited 🏠 Hostel
Lagos State University (LASU)
📍 Ojo, Lagos · 📅 Est. 1983 · 👥 35,000+ Students
180Cut-off
30+Courses
12Faculties
YesPost-UTME
43Yrs Old
📋 Overview
Full Name
Lagos State University
Abbreviation
LASU
Ownership
State
Category
State University
Year Founded
1983
Location
Ojo, Lagos
Address
Lagos State University, Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria, P.M.B. 0001
Website
Phone
Email
Students
35,000+
Accreditation
National Universities Commission (NUC)
Hostel
✅ Available
Post-UTME
✅ Yes
Lagos State University (LASU) is the flagship state university of Lagos State, established in 1983 by Governor Lateef Jakande. From humble beginnings with three faculties, LASU has grown into a comprehensive research university offering programmes across 11 faculties on multiple campuses. The main campus is in Ojo, with additional campuses in Ikeja (clinical sciences) and Epe (engineering and agriculture). LASU is ranked the best state university in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index 2024 and was ranked Nigeria's second-best university by Times Higher Education in 2021. The university received 79,000 JAMB applications in 2025, the highest of any state university in Nigeria, and operates LASU 95.7 FM radio station. It is accredited by the NUC and affiliated with Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).
🏛️ Faculties and Colleges
Lagos State University is organised into 12 faculties/colleges.
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Transport
- College of Medicine (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and Faculty of Clinical Sciences)
- School of Postgraduate Studies
📖 Courses Offered in LASU
Lagos State University offers 30 accredited courses. All programmes are approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Minimum JAMB score: 180.
MBBS (Medicine and Surgery)
B.Pharm (Pharmacy)
B.Sc (Nursing)
B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science)
LL.B (Law)
B.Sc (Economics)
B.Sc (Accounting)
B.Sc (Business Administration)
B.Sc (Banking and Finance)
B.Sc (Marketing)
B.Sc (Mass Communication)
B.Sc (Transport Management)
B.Sc (Computer Science)
B.Sc (Information Systems)
B.Sc (Mathematics)
B.Sc (Physics)
B.Sc (Chemistry)
B.Sc (Biochemistry)
B.Sc (Microbiology)
B.Engr (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering)
B.Sc (Architecture)
B.Sc (Estate Management)
B.Sc (Urban and Regional Planning)
B.A (English)
B.A (History)
B.Sc (Political Science)
B.Sc (Sociology)
B.Sc (Psychology)
B.Sc (Geography)
B.Ed (Education)
💰 LASU School Fees
LASU is a state university with fees subsidised by the Lagos State Government, making it very affordable. For the 2024/2025 academic session, fresh undergraduate (100-level) school fees are NGN 58,030 (Stream 1, without entrepreneurship training) or NGN 151,030 (Stream 2, with entrepreneurship training). A mandatory acceptance fee of NGN 30,000 and medical fee of NGN 30,000 (total NGN 60,000) are payable by all fresh students in addition to tuition. Returning students pay reduced rates from the second year. Medicine and clinical programmes attract higher fees. Lagos State indigenes qualify for fee subsidies. The pre-degree programme fee is NGN 150,000 to NGN 200,000. Visit lasu.edu.ng for the current approved fees.
⚠️ Fees are subject to annual review. Always verify on the official portal or bursary department before payment.
As a state institution, fees are subsidised by the Lagos State Government.
📝 Admission Requirements & Cut-off Mark
180
JAMB Cut-off Mark (2026)
Minimum JAMB UTME score to apply. Departments may set higher scores.
Minimum JAMB UTME score to apply. Departments may set higher scores.
✅ Post-UTME: Required
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LASU admission requirements:
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JAMB UTME minimum score of
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Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects.
4
LASU conducts Post-UTME screening for shortlisted candidates; aggregate is computed from JAMB and Post-UTME scores.
5
Medicine and clinical programmes require credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; Law requires English Language and four relevant subjects.
6
Lagos State indigenes are given admission preference and pay reduced fees.
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Direct Entry via two A'Level passes in relevant subjects, or HND/ND Upper Credit, is available for most programmes.
🌟 Notable Alumni
Wizkid (international music star)
Funke Akindele (Nollywood actress and director)
Mudashiru Obasa (Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker)
Jide Tinubu (former Borno Senator)
several serving Lagos State commissioners and senior civil servants
prominent lawyers and judges in the Lagos judiciary
medical professionals at LASUTH and other Lagos hospitals
engineers and technology professionals across Nigeria's private sector
💡 Notable Facts about LASU
LASU is ranked the best state university in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index 2024.
Times Higher Education ranked LASU Nigeria's second-best university in 2021.
LASU received 79,000 UTME applications in 2025, the highest of any state university in Nigeria.
The university operates LASU 95.7 FM radio station.
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) serves as LASU's clinical training affiliate.
LASU awarded NGN 10 million to its best graduating student in 2023, demonstrating a strong culture of academic excellence.
A World Bank-funded STEM centre recently opened on the Ojo campus..
Visit LASU Portal
Apply for admission, check results, register courses and access student services.
Go to Official Portal ↗❓ Frequently Asked Questions — LASU
What courses are offered in Lagos State University?
Courses offered in Lagos State University (LASU) include: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc (Medical Laboratory Science), LL.B (Law), B.Sc (Economics), B.Sc (Accounting), B.Sc (Business Administration), B.Sc (Banking and Finance), B.Sc (Marketing), B.Sc (Mass Communication), B.Sc (Transport Management), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Information Systems), B.Sc (Mathematics), B.Sc (Physics), B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Microbiology), B.Engr (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering), B.Sc (Architecture), B.Sc (Estate Management), B.Sc (Urban and Regional Planning), B.A (English), B.A (History), B.Sc (Political Science), B.Sc (Sociology), B.Sc (Psychology), B.Sc (Geography), B.Ed (Education). All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
How much are LASU school fees?
LASU is a state university with fees subsidised by the Lagos State Government, making it very affordable. For the 2024/2025 academic session, fresh undergraduate (100-level) school fees are NGN 58,030 (Stream 1, without entrepreneurship training) or NGN 151,030 (Stream 2, with entrepreneurship training). A mandatory acceptance fee of NGN 30,000 and medical fee of NGN 30,000 (total NGN 60,000) are payable by all fresh students in addition to tuition. Returning students pay reduced rates from the second year. Medicine and clinical programmes attract higher fees. Lagos State indigenes qualify for fee subsidies. The pre-degree programme fee is NGN 150,000 to NGN 200,000. Visit lasu.edu.ng for the current approved fees.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for Lagos State University?
The JAMB cut-off mark for Lagos State University is 180 as of 2026. Individual departments may set higher cut-off marks depending on competition.
Does LASU conduct Post-UTME?
Lagos State University conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for all qualified candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark.
What is the address of Lagos State University?
The address of Lagos State University is: Lagos State University, Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria, P.M.B. 0001. Visit https://www.lasu.edu.ng for directions.
What are the admission requirements for LASU?
LASU admission requirements: (1) JAMB UTME minimum score of 180. (2) Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects. (3) LASU conducts Post-UTME screening for shortlisted candidates; aggregate is computed from JAMB and Post-UTME scores. (4) Medicine and clinical programmes require credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; Law requires English Language and four relevant subjects. (5) Lagos State indigenes are given admission preference and pay reduced fees. (6) Direct Entry via two A'Level passes in relevant subjects, or HND/ND Upper Credit, is available for most programmes.
Does LASU have hostel accommodation?
Lagos State University provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.
Is LASU accredited?
Yes, Lagos State University is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Where is LASU located?
Lagos State University is located in Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria. Full address: Lagos State University, Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria, P.M.B. 0001.
When was LASU established?
Lagos State University was established in 1983, making it 43 years old as of 2026. It is a state institution.