Top Universities in Africa – University of Lagos
Overview
University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s most prominent federal universities. Established in 1962, it is located in the commercial capital, Lagos, and has grown into a leading academic institution in West Africa. It offers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties.
UNILAG is structured as a public non-profit university and is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria. It is well-known for producing top graduates in law, engineering, medicine, and the humanities.
General Information
- University Name: University of Lagos
- Nickname: UNILAG
- Year Established: 1962
- University Motto: In Deed and In Truth
- Website: https://unilag.edu.ng
- Country Rank: 3
- World Rank: 1710 (approximate, may vary yearly)
- Academic Calendar: Semesters
- Law School: Yes, Faculty of Law
- Other Faculties: Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Dental Sciences
- Colleges/Institutes/Centers: Distance Learning Institute, Centre for Environmental Human Resources Development, Centre for Human Rights
- Accreditation: Accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
- Library Collection: Yes, UNILAG Library
- Trademark Filings and University Licensing: Not Reported
- Degrees and Certificates Awarded: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in multiple disciplines
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