Lagos State University popularly known as LASU is a state-owned public university located in Ojo, Lagos State, South-West Nigeria. Established in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State during the administration of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the first Executive Governor of Lagos State, LASU was founded with the vision of pursuing the advancement of learning and establishing academic excellence. With a student population of over 35,000 and academic programmes spanning 14 faculties and multiple schools, LASU is the largest state university in Nigeria and one of the most sought-after institutions in the country, receiving over 79,000 UTME applications in 2025 alone. The university has been ranked as the 2nd best university in Nigeria and the best young university in Nigeria by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and is the only state university included in the THE rankings for Nigeria. The current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.
History of the Institution
The idea of establishing a university for Lagos State was conceived as part of the effort to expand access to higher education and reverse the low rate of indigenous university attendance in Lagos. In 1982, a 12-man technical committee headed by Dr. Abisogun Leigh recommended the establishment of a multi-campus, non-residential university to be named Lagos State University (LASU). The committee recommended that the main campus at Ojo should accommodate the Faculties of Humanities, Sciences, Education, Business Studies, and Law, while capital-intensive faculties such as Agriculture, Engineering, and Environmental Studies would be established later at other campuses.
Following the committee’s recommendation, a firm decision was taken in early 1983 to establish the university. The LASU Implementation Committee was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Governor Jakande, and its inaugural meeting was held on Monday, 17th March 1983. In October 1983, the government turned the seed of the Lagos State University at the site of the present Works and Services Department. University staff relocated from the Old Secretariat at Ikeja to the main campus at Ojo on Monday, 19th December 1983.
LASU began its academic operations with three pioneer faculties: Commerce and Business Administration (later renamed Business and Social Studies), Law, and Medicine. The faculties of Arts, Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Communication, and the School of Transport were added in subsequent years.
The university operates three major campuses: the Main Campus at Ojo — the seat of central administration — which houses most humanities, law, sciences, management, education, and social science faculties; the Ikeja Campus, home to the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM); and the Epe Campus, which accommodates the Faculty of Engineering, School of Agriculture, Institute for Organic Agriculture and Green Economy, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, and pre-degree programmes. The Epe Campus is fully residential and was developed from military barracks released during the administration of then Military Governor Olusegun Obasanjo.
Among its notable achievements, LASU was ranked among the top 600 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2020 and ranked as the second best university in Nigeria in 2021. On 23rd June 2021, it emerged as the best young university in Nigeria. In 2023, LASU offered ₦10 million to its best graduating student. The university launched LASU Radio 95.7 FM in 2016, with the catchphrase Lively and Solidly Unique. It was also recognised as the best state university in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index 2024. The Centre of Excellence for Sargassum Research (CESAR) is one of LASU’s flagship research initiatives.
Location
Lagos State University (LASU) Main Campus: Alasia, Ojo, Lagos Ikeja Campus: LASUCOM, Ikeja, Lagos Epe Campus: Epe, Lagos
Phone: +234 815 9109 065 Email: mailsupport@lasu.edu.ng
List of Courses Offered by Lagos State University (LASU)
LASU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, part-time, sandwich, distance learning, and certificate programmes across 14 faculties and multiple schools. Programmes are offered on a full-time and part-time basis across the Ojo, Ikeja, and Epe campuses.
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing Science
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
Faculty of Arts
- Creative Arts (Music, Theatre Arts)
- English
- European Languages (French, Russian)
- History and International Relations
- Linguistics and African Languages
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences (LASUCOM — Ikeja Campus)
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
Faculty of Clinical Sciences (LASUCOM — Ikeja Campus)
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Community Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology, Ophthalmology, ENT
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Dentistry (LASUCOM — Ikeja Campus)
Faculty of Education
- Christian Religious Studies Education
- Curriculum Theory and Practice
- Educational Administration and Planning
- Educational Psychology
- Islamic Studies Education
- Physical and Health Education
- Physiology of Education
- Religious Education
- Sociology of Education
- Yoruba Education
Faculty of Engineering (Epe Campus)
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences (Epe Campus)
- Architecture
- Building
- Estate Management
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science and Insurance
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Faculty of Science
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Computer Science (Pure Sciences stream)
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Economics
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Faculty of Transport
School of Agriculture (Epe Campus)
School of Communications
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Public Relations
School of Library, Archival and Information Science
- Library and Information Science
School of Creativity, Culture and Tourism Studies
- Tourism and Hospitality Management related programmes
School of Postgraduate Studies
- PGD, M.Sc., MBA, LL.M., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes across multiple faculties
For the complete and most up-to-date list of departments and courses, please visit the official faculties page or the departments A-Z page, or see the latest news below.
Admission Requirements
UTME (Undergraduate) Admission
- A minimum of five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE O’Level, or NABTEB.
- A valid JAMB UTME score meeting the minimum cut-off mark of 190 is required. Candidates must select Lagos State University as their institution of first choice on JAMB. LASU does not accept second-choice candidates.
- LASU does not conduct a Post-UTME examination. Instead, it conducts an automatic online screening exercise based on a calculation of your O’Level results and JAMB UTME score. The higher the aggregate score, the stronger the candidate’s chances of being admitted.
- As a state university, Lagos State indigenes receive priority consideration and pay reduced fees compared to non-indigenes.
Direct Entry Admission
- Candidates with relevant A’Level passes, ND (Upper Credit), HND, or NCE qualifications may apply for Direct Entry into 200 Level, in addition to five (5) O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
Part-Time / Sandwich / Distance Learning Admission
- LASU offers part-time (Epe and ODLRI), sandwich, and diploma programmes. Please check the official website for specific entry requirements.
Postgraduate Admission
- A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division is required.
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption certificate.
- Relevant work experience may be required for MBA and professional postgraduate programmes.
Admission Screening Portal: services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current admission requirements and application deadlines.
School Fees
LASU operates a dual-stream fee structure for fresh (100-level) undergraduate students: Stream 1 students (regular degree without entrepreneurship training) and Stream 2 students (regular degree with entrepreneurship training). Stream 2 fees are higher due to the additional entrepreneurship skills component.
The last known school fees for LASU fresh undergraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session are as follows:
- Stream 1 (Regular without entrepreneurship): approximately ₦57,048 — ₦90,000 tuition, plus ₦30,000 acceptance fee and ₦30,000 medical fee, making a total of approximately ₦117,048 — ₦150,000 for fresh students.
- Stream 2 (Regular with entrepreneurship): approximately ₦150,000 tuition, plus ₦30,000 acceptance fee and ₦30,000 medical fee, making a total of approximately ₦210,000 for fresh students.
- Returning students pay a significantly reduced tuition of approximately ₦25,000 per session.
Fees vary across faculties and departments. LASU is widely regarded as one of the most affordable state universities in Nigeria. School fees are paid via the LASU e-payment portal. LASU accepts payment in both Naira and US Dollars.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current and officially confirmed school fees schedule.
Cut-off Mark
The last known JAMB cut-off mark for Lagos State University is 190 and above as the general minimum. Scoring below 190 will disqualify a candidate from admission consideration. Competitive courses such as Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Nursing require significantly higher JAMB scores — typically 270 and above for Medicine and Surgery. The exact departmental cut-off marks vary each session based on the number of applicants and available spaces.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current departmental cut-off mark information.
Post-UTME / Screening Information
LASU does not conduct a traditional Post-UTME examination. Instead, the university conducts an automatic online screening exercise that calculates each candidate’s aggregate score using their O’Level results and JAMB UTME score. No physical aptitude test or written examination is required. Candidates register for the online screening via the admission screening portal.
Admission Screening Portal: services.lidc.lasu.edu.ng/admissionscreening
IIVC (Identity and Image Verification for Candidates) is also required for fresh students and can be done via lasu.edu.ng/iive.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current screening dates and application requirements.
Hostel / Accommodation
Lagos State University provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students. The Epe Campus is fully residential. On the Ojo Main Campus, LASU has both a new hostel and an old hostel. The last known hostel fees are approximately ₦350,000 per session for the new hostel (available to both male and female students) and approximately ₦150,000 per session for the old hostel (available for female students only). Students apply for hostel accommodation via the LASU hostel portal at lasuhostel.com, logging in with their matriculation number and password.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current hostel fees, availability, and application procedures.
Notable Alumni
Lagos State University has produced a number of prominent Nigerians across politics, entertainment, and public service. Some of its verified notable alumni include:
- Desmond Elliot — actor, film producer, and member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency
- Brymo (Olawale Olofooro) — acclaimed Nigerian singer and songwriter
- Eniola Badmus — popular Nollywood actress and brand ambassador
- Jennifer Eliogu — singer, actress, and television presenter
- Oluranti Adebule — former Deputy Governor of Lagos State
- Mudashiru Obasa — Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly
- Tope Oshin — award-winning Nigerian television and film director
- Ada Ogochukwu Ehi — gospel singer and worship leader
- Olaide Olaogun — Nigerian film actress and model
Official Website and Portal Links
Contact Information
Lagos State University (LASU) Main Campus: Alasia, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
Phone: +234 815 9109 065 Email: mailsupport@lasu.edu.ng Website: www.lasu.edu.ng
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is Lagos State University located? LASU’s main campus is located at Alasia, Ojo, Lagos State. It also operates an Ikeja Campus (LASUCOM) and an Epe Campus which houses Engineering, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences.
When was Lagos State University established? LASU was established in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State, during the administration of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande. Academic activities formally commenced in 1984.
What is LASU’s ranking? LASU was ranked the 2nd best university in Nigeria and the best young university in Nigeria by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021. It is the only state university included in the THE rankings for Nigeria and was named the best state university in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index 2024.
Does LASU conduct Post-UTME examinations? No. LASU does not conduct a Post-UTME examination. Instead, it conducts an automatic online screening based on a calculation of each candidate’s O’Level results and JAMB UTME score. No physical test is required.
What is the JAMB cut-off mark for LASU? The last known general cut-off mark is 190. Competitive programmes like Medicine and Surgery and Dentistry require much higher scores, typically 270 and above. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for current figures.
Does LASU accept second-choice JAMB candidates? No. Candidates must select LASU as their institution of first choice on JAMB. Second-choice candidates are not considered.
What is the difference between Stream 1 and Stream 2 at LASU? Stream 1 refers to students admitted into the regular degree programme without entrepreneurship training, while Stream 2 students combine their degree with an entrepreneurship skills programme. Stream 2 fees are higher than Stream 1 fees.
How much are LASU school fees? For the 2024/2025 session, Stream 1 fresh students pay approximately ₦117,048 — ₦150,000 in total (tuition + acceptance fee + medical fee), while Stream 2 fresh students pay approximately ₦210,000. Returning students pay approximately ₦25,000 tuition per session. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for current fees.
Does LASU have hostel accommodation? Yes. LASU has on-campus hostels. The last known fees are approximately ₦350,000 for the new hostel and ₦150,000 for the old hostel per session. The Epe Campus is fully residential. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for current hostel fees.
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