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Lagos State University (LASU)

Lagos, Nigeria
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  • Public Type
  • 43,362 Students
  • 13 Faculties
  • 1983Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

The Lagos State University (LASU), located at Ojo, was established as a Public University in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State. Established with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and academic excellence, the university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity, a catalyst as well as an agent for development.

The Lagos State University currently operates three major campuses, namely: Ojo, Ikeja, and Epe. The Ojo campus is the Main Campus and the seat of the Central Administration. It houses the faculties of Arts, Education, Law, Management Sciences, Science and Social Sciences, School of Transport, School of Communication, Centre for Environment Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSED), Centre for General Nigerian Studies, Centre for Planning Studies, Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC), Online and Distance Learning and Research Institute (ODLRI) and Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies. The Postgraduate School is also on the Ojo Campus. The Ikeja Campus is home to the University College of Medicine (LASUCOM). The Epe campus accommodates the Faculty of Engineering, the School of Agriculture and the Institute for Organic Agriculture and Green Economy.

The Lagos State University (LASU) currently has a total of 43,362 Students (inclusive of 1,052 students from the College of Medicine at Ikeja campus, 1,758 from Engineering Faculty and 2,810 from School of Agriculture both of which are from the Epe campus), distributed in various faculties for different programmes 

Acronym LASU
Nickname LASU
Motto / Slogan For Truth and Service
Colour Red, Blue
Founded 1983
Location Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Address Lasu Main Rd, Ojo, Lagos 102101, Lagos

Mission

The mission of Lagos state university is: To provide qualitative education to the large populace of Lagos State in particular and Nigeria as a whole by preparing them for the challenges of managing the public and private sectors of the state.

Vision

To provide Lagos state with the required human capital for the sustenance of her position as the commercial and industrial hub of the federal Republic of Nigeria and the strategic transformation of the industrial capacity of the state in particular, as well as the country in general.
 


 

Lagos State University

Objectives

  1. To form the apex of the educational system of Lagos state as well as to provide facilities for leaning, and to give instruction and training in such areas of knowledge as the University may desire to foster and, in doing so, to enable students obtain the advantage of liberal education
  2. To promote, by research and other means, the advancement of knowledge and its practical application to social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological problems;
  3. To encourage the advancement of learning and to provide the opportunity for acquiring higher and liberal education;
  4. To act as a vehicle for national development in general and, in particular, to act as an instrument to effectively stimulate the development of the state through continuing education, technical assistance, direct consultation, informational services and internship programmes;
  5. To provide innovative educational programmes of high standard, regardless of the nature of the degree being pursued, as long as this has importance and relevance for state and national development;
  6. To provide ready access for citizens of the state in particular to higher education, regardless of social origin or income;
  7. To meet the specific manpower needs of the public and private sectors in the state;
  8. To serve as a creative custodian, promoter and propagator of the state's social and cultural heritage and other resources;
  9. To undertake any other activities appropriate for a university of the highest standard.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  2. Faculty of Arts
  3. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
  4. Faculty of Clinical Sciences
  5. Faculty of Dentistry
  6. Faculty of Education
  7. Faculty of Engineering
  8. Faculty of Environmental Sciences
  9. Faculty of Law
  10. Faculty of Management Sciences
  11. Faculty of Science
  12. Faculty of Social Sciences
  13. Faculty of Transport

Reasons to Study at Lagos State University

  1. High Ranking

    Times Higher Education ranked the Lagos State University as the second best university in Nigeria on 2 September 2020, and was the only state university included in the rankings for 2022.

  2. Excellence in Academics

    Over the years, the institution has demonstrated excellence in its activities. The university is irrevocably committed to sustaining this culture and indeed transmitting it from excellence to distinction.

  3. Research, Innovation and Development Hub

    The university ensures that academic & professional programmes are and remain accredited by the relevant bodies such as the NUC. The university asee research, innovation and development hub for lagos state and national development. 

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 90,000 - NGN 180,000

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students NGN 99,000 - NGN 300,000

Other Fees

Acceptance Fee: N30000

Admission

Admission Rate (50%)

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Undergraduate Admission Requirement

  1. Candidates who have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of institution in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and have scored a minimum of 195 marks are eligible to participate in the Online Admission Screening Exercise. In addition, candidates must be at least 16 years of age, by 1st October of the academic year.
  2. ALL Pre Degree Studies (PDS) students who have successfully completed their studies and wish to be considered for admission into Lagos State University in the 2023/2024 Academic Session, who must have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of institution in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and have scored a minimum of 195 marks are eligible to participate in the Online Admission Screening Exercise.
  3. ALL Direct Entry candidates, including LASU Foundation (JUPEB), who wish to be considered for admission into Lagos State University for the 2023/2024 Academic Session, who must have obtained Direct Entry Form from Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and must have chosen Lagos State University as their First Choice of Institution are also eligible and must apply for the screening exercise (ONLY LASU DIPLOMA is acceptable for Direct Entry (DE) Admission EXCEPT NCE into Faculty of Education Programmes).
  4. Candidates of Lagos State Origin, for 100 & 200 levels, who have proved their claims before the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (lIVC) set up by the Lagos State University, will have their claims automatically validated in the Online Admission Screening Exercise.

Supporting Documents

  1. O'level results
  2. UTME screening results
  3. Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
  4. State of Origin Certificate
  5. Passport Photograph

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

  1. The University requires Five [ 5 ] CREDITS including English Language at Ordinary Level (GCE, WASC, SSCE, NECO and NABTEB) for ALL Courses and Credit in MATHEMATICS at Ordinary Level for SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCES, MANAGEMENT SCIENCES and EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT Courses.
  2. Candidates are required to check the University website www.lasu.edu.ng for requirements for specific programme(s)
  3. Applicants are required to pay the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Naira (N25300) non- refundable application fee into LASU Account on-line.
  4. All Applicants shall be required to sit for Qualifying Entrance Examination on the Main Campus at Various Departments on dates to be announced later.

Supporting Documents

  1. Academic Qualifications
  2. Official Transcripts
  3. OLevel Result

How To Apply For Admission

Step 1: Apply 

  1. Prospective Candidates should visit www.lasu.edu.ng
  2. Point to Student, then click on New Applicants
  3. Click on UTME/DE Screening (https://lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening)
  4. Click on UTME CANDIDATE LOGIN
  5. Enter your UTME REGISTRATION NUMBER, your SURNAME and click on SUBMIT.
  6. Click “Make Payment (Admission Screening)” button.
  7. On the Payment Page
  8. Supply Jamb Registration Number
  9. Select  “Admission Screening Fee” as Description
  10. Select “Ojo” as Campus
  11. Select “Student”  As Category
  12. After Successful Payment; return to your dashboard.
  13. Click Start Admission Screening
  14. At this time, your basic bio-data information will be displayed. Then, select either REGULAR STUDENT ADMISSION SCREENING OR REGULAR STUDENT WITH ENTREPRENURSHIP ADMISSION SCREENING from the drop-down menu: “Type of Screening”
  15. Supply your Transaction ID used for Payment.
  16. Once you have completed the application, print a copy of the Temporary Self-Screening Report. Please NOTE that, all Screened Candidates must login into their Admission Screening Portal to Print their Final Self-Screening Report.
  17. Candidate(s) can repeat the above procedure if there is need to update/effect correction(s) on the earlier supplied records. With this, the candidate(s) will be required to make payment for subsequent screening attempt(s).

Step 2: Online Self-Screening Form For All Candidates 

  • After successful payment for LASU Admission screening exercise, return to https://lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening
  • Use your UTME Registration Number AND SURNAME to login to the LASU Online Screening Platform and supply your Transaction ID.
  • Carefully fill in your personal details as required
    • Save and proceed
    • Carefully select choice of course
    • Scan and Upload UTME result slip [NOT MORE THAN 30KB (PDF)]
    • Save and proceed
    • Select number of O’ Level sitting(s)
    • Scan and Upload O’ Level result slip(s) [NOT MORE THAN 30KB (PDF)]
    • Save and proceed
    • Input required O’ Level details
    • Save and proceed
  • Candidates must possess Five (5) O' Level Credits in subjects relevant to their desired course of study at not more than Two (2) sittings, except Medicine and Dentistry that require ONLY one (1) sitting.
  • Candidates who wish to study any Engineering Course and wish to use Two (2) sittings of O’Level Results must possess Six (6) O' Level Credits including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language, one (1) other Science subject and any other subject. (Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering require a Credit pass in Further Mathematics.)
  • Credit in English Language is compulsory for admission into all courses in Lagos State University.
  • Candidates must ENSURE they upload their O’Level results on JAMB CAPS before the closure of the Admission Screening Exercise
  • Candidates of Lagos State Origin MUST have proved their claims before the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) set up by the Lagos State University, as their claim will be automatically validated before they can proceed with the Online Screening.

Step 3

  • Carefully preview all details supplied and CERTIFY that they are correct
  • CHECK THE “I CERTIFY” BUTTON if you agree with all details as displayed in the Preview.
  • By ticking the “I Certify” button, the candidate confirms that, the screening will be premised ONLY on the supplied information as the screening decision is final. If you do not agree to the stated terms, you will not be permitted to go beyond this point.
  • Click the continue button

Step 4

  • After submission and successful completion of the online screening, you will be redirected to the Screening Homepage
  • Enter your UTME REGISTRATION NUMBER, then click DOWNLOAD RESULT to generate your SCREENING report.
  • The Screening of Candidate(s) will be based on Point Grading System, using the UTME Score and SSCE (or equivalent) grades in Five (5) BEST RELEVANT subjects to candidate’s choice of course
  • The relevant subjects are obtainable from 2023 JAMB brochure available online at www.jamb.gov.ng or http://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/ebrochure.html.
  • Candidates are advised to visit JAMB website to study the O’ Level subject requirements for their course of choice before participating in the online Admission Screening.
  • All Online Screening complaints should be channeled to [email protected]

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08151044243, 08159109065

Apply For Admission

LASU Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria

School Contact

Address

Lasu Main Rd, Ojo, Lagos 102101, Lagos

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+234 815 9109 065

Website Address

https://lasu.edu.ng/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

National University Commission 

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, was born in Lagos on April 23, 1964, she had her primary education at Anglican Girls Primary School, Surulere, from 1970 to 1974 and her secondary education at Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School, Surulere, between 1974 and 1979. Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, then proceeded to Methodist Girls High School, Yaba, and Lagos State College of Science and Technology, I... read more
kosi Campus where she did her "A" level in 1982. For her university education, she attended the University of Ibadan from 1982 to 1985 where she bagged a B.Sc (Hons) in Physiology. In 1987, at the University of Lagos, she was awarded M.Sc (Physiology). In 1998, she was awarded a PhD in Physiology, also at University of Lagos after attending a 6-month research training in the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in the US in 1994.
 

Academic Staff

  • Akintola Shahe Latunji

    Professor of Fisheries at the Department of Fisheries Dr Akintola Shehu Latunji is a Professor of Fisheries at the Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University and a former of Head of Department, Fisheries Department. He is the Dean of Science and hol... read more
    ds the position of Coordinator, Science Programme at the Centre as well as the Chairman, Nomadic Education Research Group. He is a recipient of the Australia Award and a Consultant to international bodies such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), WorldFish, and Fisheries Committee for West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC). He has received travel and research grants. He has served on editorial boards and guesses editor academic journals.
  • Professor Olufunsho Abayomi Omobitan

    Department of Economics, Lagos State University Professor Olufunsho Abayomi Omobitan is a professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Lagos State University. His Area of specialisation is development Economics and also interested in Publ... read more
    ic Sector Economics. Omobitan was Head of Department several times from 1992 – 1994, 1994 – 1998, 2011 – 2012, 2012 – 2014, and 2016 – 2018. He was the coordinator of Lagos State University prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme between 1998- 2004. Omobitan was educated at the University of Vienna, Vienna-Austria where he got his M. Sc. and Ph.d degrees in Economics. He has participated in many seminars, workshops, conferences and committees among which are: • Workshop on ‘Cross Border Trade’ jointly organised by National Institute of Agronomical Research, Department of Rural Economy and Sociology, Montpellier-France and Institute for research and Applied Method for Development in Montpellier-France held in Cotonou, Benin Republic in 1995. • Seminar on Practical Approach to Revenue Generation problem NS SOLUTION IN Lagos State Government Councils Organised by Lagos State Ministry of Economics Planning in 1998. • Participated in the Urban Informal sector and Industrial Development Group in the 3rd Lagos State Economic Summit with focus on Lagos Mega City and the challenges of Economic Development in 2007.
  • Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi

    Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi was born on 15th July, 1974  to the Afisi-Shokun-Agbajegoriite-Onilegbale Royal House of Isale-Eko, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. Prof. Afisi grew up in Mushin, Lago... read more
    s, Nigeria. He started his early education at Ajenifuja Primary School, Ilupeju, Odi-olowo, Mushin, Lagos State in 1980, and proceeded to Ilupeju College, Ilupeju,  Odi-olowo, Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria, where he obtained his West African School Certificate in 1992.
    Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi had his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1998. He had his National Youth Service Corps at the Lagos State Model College, Obadore, Lagos, Lagos State, from 1998 to 1999, then had his Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2002. He later proceeded to the University of Canterbury, New Zealand where he obtained a Ph.D. degree in Philosophy in 2014.
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History

In April 1981, an ad-hoc committee headed by the Late Dr. Femi Agbalajobi, who was then a member of the Governing Council of the Lagos State College of Science and Technology, was set up to look into the modalities for converting LASCOTECH into a University. This committee advised that the college should remain. Later, in 1982, another 12-man technical committee headed by Dr. Abisogun Leigh recommended the establishment of a multi-campus and non-residential university. It was suggested that the proposed institution should be named LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY (LASU).

The technical committee also recommended that the main campus should accommodate the Faculties of Humanities, Sciences, Educat... read more

ion and Business Studies and Law; all of which were to be established in the 1984/85 session. Other faculties which were considered capital intensive and were, therefore, to be established subsequently at other campuses of the University included Agriculture and Fisheries, Engineering, Technology and Environmental Studies.

Consequent upon the proposal and recommendation of the technical Committee, a firm decision was taken, early in 1983 to establish the Lagos State University.