Anchor University, Lagos

About

Anchor University is established not only to focus on academic learning and excellence but to harp on character development and mitigate the tide of moral degradation and delinquency that pervades our national life. The philosophy of Anchor University is the one that realises that the light of knowledge illuminates the mind, liberates the man and upgrades human qualities, faculties and professional skills that result in a discernable impact on all areas of human endeavour. It believes in the power of education to create social and economic mobility and in the morality of social value making higher education accessible to everyone.

Objectives

Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) has a core objective of fostering holistic human transformation and development, focusing on character, competence, and courage.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. Faculty of Pure, Applied and Health Science
2. Faculty of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences
3. Faculty of Law
4. Faculty of Environmental Science
5. Faculty of Education

Reasons to Study at Anchor University, Lagos

1. Dedicated Staff

   The academic staff members of Anchor University, Lagos do not miss classes, and are punctual to lectures. The academic calendar is stable and strictly followed to avoid disruption of academic programmes, allowing students to graduate at a record time.

2. Faith-Based Academic Excellence

   Anchor University is a Christian faith-based institution owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry. It combines sound academic training with strong moral and spiritual values, producing graduates who are not only intelligent but also upright and disciplined.

3. Affordable Fees

   Compared to other private universities in Nigeria, Anchor University offers affordable tuition fees without compromising quality. It also provides flexible payment options, making it easier for parents and guardians to support their children.

4. Conducive Environment

   Located in Ayobo, Lagos, AUL offers a peaceful, well-planned, and gated campus environment with modern facilities, 24/7 security, clean hostels, and uninterrupted power supply—making it ideal for focused academic pursuit.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

1. Those who chose Anchor University as 1st or 2nd choice or wish to change to Anchor University, Lagos. The following requirements for admission to Anchor university are listed below.
2. Must have completed Secodary Education.
3. Score a minimum of 160 in the UTME.
4. Have 5 credit passes in related subjects at the ordinary level examinations (WAEC, NECO, IGSCE, NABTEB e.t.c) Mathematics and English language is compulsory. However, for the Departments of English and Linguistics, French, History and International Studies a credit pass in mathematics is not required.
5. A non refundable application fee.

Supporting Documents

1. O'Level Result
2. Jamb Result
3. GCE Result
4. Recommendation letter

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

1. Five credit passes in OLevel examinations, including English Language and Mathematics (some programs may accept a pass in Mathematics)
   Bachelor’s degree (minimum Third Class) in a relevant discipline from a recognized university OR
2. HND with at least Lower Credit
3. Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Lower Divisio in a relevant field.
4. Lower classification or HND holders with a PGD in related field (Credit level pass) are also eligible

Supporting Documents

1. First Degree Certificate
2. Transcripts of all attended institutions
3. O'Level Result
4. Recommendation letters
5. Research Proposal (PhD Applicants)

How To Apply For Admission

Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements

• You must have completed secondary education with five (5) credit passes in OLevel exams (WAEC, NECO, IGSCE, NABTEB), including English Language and Mathematics. Some programs like English, French, History & International Studies do not require a Mathematics credit.
• Achieve a minimum score of 160 in the UTME, and you must have chosen Anchor University as your first or second choice (or apply for a change of institution). 
   

Step 2: Create an Account and Start Application

1. Visit the Anchor University admission portal on their official website. 
2. Click "Prospective Students" "Apply", and complete the pre-registration form using a valid email and phone number.
3. Activate your account via email, then log in with your Application Number and password. 

Step 3: Select Your Programme and Upload Documents

• Choose the undergraduate program you wish to study.
• Fill the Application Form in steps and save.
• You will be required to pay a NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE.

Upload the following supporting documents:

• O’Level results (WAEC/NECO/IGSCE/NABTEB)
• UTME result slip
• GCE results (if applicable)
• Recommendation letter (as requested) 

Step 4: Pay the NonRefundable Application Fee

• Use the payment portal to pay the application fee (currently N20,000).
• You may use bank payment (Remita), ATM, or online payment platforms within the portal.
• After payment, print your payment receipt for verification.
•  Take note of your Application Number which will be used for subsequent logins.

Step 5: Complete and Submit Your Application

• Continue to fill out all required sections, save as you go.
• Review all information carefully and then submit your application.
• Print the application summary and slip, which will contain your Application Number for future reference.

Step 6: Await Screening Invitation

• Watch your email and portal dashboard for updates.
• If invited for screening, log back in with your credentials and follow the instructions provided.

Step 7: Accept Admission & Pay Acceptance Fee

• If offered admission:
  • Accept the offer via the portal.
  • Pay your acceptance fee as instructed.
  • Proceed to pay school fees and accommodation if applicable.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +234-905-050-0021, +234-906-122-3042

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A Quick Look Around

Facilities

Accreditations

National Universities Commission(NUC)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Adeleye Isaac

  Head of Department - Biological Sciences Professor Adeleye is a microbiologist with focus on pathogenic microbes and Bioactive compounds from plants and marine microbes. He had his undergraduate degree B.Sc (Hons), in Biology from the Univer... read more

  sity of Lagos in 1978; Masters degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) in 1981 and a Doctorate degree from the University of Ibadan in 1990. He lectured at Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Federal University of Technology Minna, Delta State University, Abraka and holds a chair of Microbiology at the University of Lagos for over a decade. He has conducted research in many areas of Microbiology and mentored more than 200 undergraduate and 50 Masters students. He has also supervised more than 10 Ph.D students. He belongs to five professional and academic bodies. He has more than 90 publications to his credit in leading pair reviewed microbiology journals some of which include Scopus, Elsevier, Springer, Nature, PLOS ONE e.t.c and won 2 grants from the University of Lagos Central Research Committee. He is also a recipient of Bill and Mellinda Gate travelling grant.
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  Doctor Komolafe Omotayo

  Lecturer Omotayo Komolafe is a Lecturer in Biotechnology and Biology programme under the Department of Biological Sciences, Anchor University, Lagos. He obtained his B.Sc. degree from The Federal University of... read more

  Technology, Akure, Nigeria, his M.Sc. degree from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, and his Ph.D. from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. He is a recipient of Netaji Subhas- ICAR International Fellowship and India – Africa ICAR fellowship utilized for both Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees, respectively. Komolafe is interested in transferring knowledge to students or end-users to build an erudite and thoroughly equipped society, and he combines experiences in a tissue culture laboratory and on a commercial farm to give an updated industrial touch to his lecture delivery. Dr. Komolafe is passionate about solutions that will enhance food security for a growing population and changing climate, and he also wants to contribute to the improvement of livelihood by proffering research-driven technologies that will increase farmers’ income and make food affordable for the average man. He has participated and presented papers in some conferences and workshops especially in India and has published articles in international journals. Dr. Komolafe teaches Molecular Biology, Biosafety, Intellectual Property Rights and Bioethics among others. His research interests include abiotic stress (High-Temperature and Low Nitrogen), molecular characterization, gene expression analysis and epigenetics.
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  Mr Okoh Olayinka

  Biochemistry lecturer Olayinka is a Biochemistry lecturer and Researcher Fellow with Anchor University, Lagos, Nigeria. He is multi-talented with skills in R for data analysis, molecular biology, biochemistry and toxicolog... read more

  y. Olayinka also has working knowledge of LaTeX and Python. He interned under Dr Lava Kumar in Virology and Molecular Diagnostic Unit and under Dr Ranjana Bhacharjee in Molecular Genetics Unit, Bioscience Laboratory, both of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria. Olayinka has a Second Class Upper degree in Biochemistry obtained from The Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2006. In 2012, he bagged a Master's degree (MSc.) in Biochemistry (Cancer Research and Molecular Biology) from University of Ibadan, Ibadan. To fulfil his dream of academics and research, Olayinka is currently running his PhD Biochemistry programme (Molecular Biology and Neurotoxicology) in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. His research interests are in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Toxicology and Phytomedicine. Olayinka belongs to different professional bodies including: Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Biochemical Society, United Kingdom, Society of Basic and Clinical Toxicology Nigeria (SBCTNigeria), Society for Experimental Biologists of Nigeria (NISEB), Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (NBGNetwork), and Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) as a trainee public analyst.

  
   

History

Anchor University was Founded in 2016, a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos. Officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria. Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) is a young (uniRank enrolment range: 500 – 999 students) evangelical co-educational higher education institution.