University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Courses offered in University of Lagos (UNILAG) include: MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), BDS (Dentistry), 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 (Actuarial Science), B.Sc (Insurance), B.Sc (Marketing), B.Sc (Mass Communication), B.Sc (Political Science), B.Sc (Sociology), B.Sc (Psychology), B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Mathematics), B.Sc (Physics), B.Sc (Chemistry), B.Sc (Biochemistry), B.Sc (Microbiology), B.Sc (Marine Biology), B.Engr (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Chemical Engineering), B.Sc (Architecture), B.Sc (Building), B.Sc (Quantity Surveying), B.Sc (Urban and Regional Planning), B.Sc (Estate Management), B.A (English), B.A (French), B.A (History), B.A (Theatre Arts), B.A (Music), B.Ed (Education), B.Sc (Library and Information Science), B.Sc (Survey and Geoinformatics). All programmes are accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

UNILAG is a federally funded university with fees subsidised by the Federal Government, making it one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria for the quality of education offered. For the 2024/2025 academic session, fresh undergraduate (100-level) school fees are NGN 116,325 for courses without laboratory or studio, and NGN 166,325 for courses with laboratory or studio components. A utility charge of NGN 20,000 applies to all students. Returning undergraduate students pay between NGN 100,000 and NGN 200,000 per session depending on faculty and level. Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy attract higher fees due to clinical costs. The acceptance fee for newly admitted students is approximately NGN 20,000. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately. Visit the UNILAG student portal at unilag.edu.ng for the current approved fees schedule.

The JAMB cut-off mark for University of Lagos is 200 as of 2026. Individual departments may set higher cut-off marks depending on competition.

University of Lagos conducts a Post-UTME screening exercise for all qualified candidates who meet the JAMB cut-off mark.

The address of University of Lagos is: University of Lagos, University Road, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. Visit https://www.unilag.edu.ng for directions.

UNILAG admission requirements: (1) JAMB UTME minimum score of 200; Medicine and Dentistry require very high scores (typically 280-300+) due to extreme competition. (2) Five O'Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and programme-relevant subjects. (3) UNILAG conducts a Post-UTME screening — aggregate score is calculated as 50% JAMB + 50% Post-UTME. (4) Medicine requires credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Law requires English Language and four relevant subjects. (5) Candidates must select UNILAG as first-choice institution in JAMB. (6) Direct Entry via A'Level (minimum of 2 passes), HND or ND Upper Credit is available for most programmes. (7) UNILAG Distance Learning Institute (DLI) offers a separate part-time/flexible track for working adults.

University of Lagos provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students.

Yes, University of Lagos is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

University of Lagos is located in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Full address: University of Lagos, University Road, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

University of Lagos was established in 1962, making it 64 years old as of 2026. It is a federal institution.