The University of Lagos is one of the country’s oldest tertiary institutions, established in 1962. The University is located in Akoka, Lagos State. Unilag has remained one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria in terms of admission, with over 50,000 students and 5000 academics and non academic staff, 12 Faculties and over 150 courses offered in various departments put together.
The institution has produced numerous alumnus including top politicians, bankers, celebrities and activists including former governor of Imo State Ikedi Ohakim, current Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, Current Oba Of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Actor Ramsey Nouah and Actress Genevieve Nnaji amongst others.
Are you looking for admission in Unilag or you need information on the courses available and their requirements?
We have put together a complete and detailed list of courses offered and their requirements for prospective students who wish to study at the University of Lagos.
Requirements For Arts, Social Sciences and Business Administration Students
A). For Arts Students
At least 5 Credits in Mathematics, English, Literature in English, Government, Economics and Biology either in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or NECO (National Examination Council) in not more than 2 sittings and can be combined, that is, WAEC and NECO but must not be more than 2 years apart.
B). For Social Science and Business Administration Students
5 Credits in Mathematics, English, Economics, Accounting and Biology, either in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or NECO (National Examination Council) in not more than 2 sittings and please note that WAEC and NECO results can both be combined for admission process but must not be more than 2 years apart.
C) The candidate must make at least 200 pass mark in JAMB to qualify for internal screening by the Unilag.
Requirements for Science and Engineering Students, candidates must make the following results;
- At least 5 Credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Technical drawing (Engineering Students) either in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or NECO (National Examination Council) in not more than 2 sittings and can be combined, that is, WAEC and NECO but must not be more than 2 years apart.
- The candidate must make at least 200 pass mark in JAMB to qualify for internal screening by the University of Lagos.
List of Courses Offered In Unilag
FACULTY OF ARTS
- European Languages (French and Russian)
- English Language
- English Literature
- Linguistics, African and Asian
- Philosophy
- Department of History and Strategic Studies
- Creative Arts: Visual Arts
- Creative Arts: Theatre Arts
- Creative Arts: Music
FACULTY OF Social Sciences
- Department of Economics
- Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Geography and Planning
- Managerial Psychology
- Criminology
- International Relations and Strategic Studies
- Public and International Affairs
- Transportation Planning and Management
FACULTY OF Business Administration
- Department of Business Administration
- Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Accounting
- Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations Research
- Organization behavior
- Production/Operations Management
- Development Finance
FACULTY OF LAW
- Jurisprudence and International Law
- Commercial and Industrial law
- Public Law
- Private and Property Law
- Legal Studies
- Conflict Management
- Dispute Resolution
FACULTY OF Sciences
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Geological Science
- Department of Geophysics
- Department of Marine Sciences
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Fisheries
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics
- Department of Botany
- Department of Microbiology
- Environmental chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Physical Oceanography and Coastal Management
- Marine Pollution and Management
- Marine Biology
- Fisheries Technology
- Fisheries Biology and Fisheries Management
- Aquaculture
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management
- Aquatic Resource and Pollution Management
- Applied Entomology and Pest Management
- Environmental Management
- Natural resource management
- Natural Resources Conservation
FACULTY OF Environmental Sciences
- Architecture
- Environmental Design
- Urban Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Building
- Construction Management
- Construction Technology
- Estate Management
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Facilities Management
FACULTY OF Engineering/Technology
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering/Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Surveying and Geoinformatics
- Systems Engineering
School of Clinical Sciences
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Physiotherapy
- Anaesthesia
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Psychiatry
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Pathology
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Radiography
- Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy
School of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy and Molecular Pathology
- Morbid Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Biomedical engineering
- Medical Laboratory Science
School of Dental Sciences
- Child Dental Health
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Preventive Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
FACULTY OF Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Biopharmacy
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical microbiology
FACULTY OF Education
- Guidance and Counseling
- Adult Education
- Adult Education Management
- Adult Literacy and Non-formal Education
- Mathematics education
- Physics education
- Biology education
- Chemistry education
- Integrated Science education
- Social Studies education
- Geography Education
- History Education
- Human Kinetics and Health Education
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Administration/Management
- Home Economics Education
- Technology education
- Business Education
- English Education
- English Literature education
- French Education
- Yoruba Education
- Igbo Education
- Christian Religious Studies
- Islamic Studies Education
- Religion Education
- Music education
- Curriculum Theory
- Educational administration and Planning
- Educational Psychology
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Philosophy of education
- Sociology of education
- Community Development and Social Work
- Manpower Training and Development
Institutes, centers, and academic establishments
- School of Postgraduate Studies
- Distance Learning Institute
- Institute for Continuing Education
- National Centre for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
- Confucius Institute
- Institute of Maritime Studies
- Institute of Child Health and Primary care
- Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research center
- Center for Human Rights
- Center for Housing Studies
- Center for Cultural Studies
- Center for Social Research and Public Policy
- Center for African Regional Integration and Borderline Studies
- Center for Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance
- Center for Information Technology and Systems (CITS)
- Julius Pepper Clark Center for the Arts
- Nigerian Academy of Letters
- Nigerian Academy of Science
- Nigerian Academy of Engineers
- Human Resources Development center
- African Institute of Business Simulation
- University of Lagos Women Society
- International School Lagos
- Center for General Studies
- Soroptimist International Braille center