List of Universities in Lagos State
Lagos State federal, state and private universities.
Thirteen universities exist in Lagos State, of which two belong to the federal government, three belong to the state government, and eight are privately owned.
Below is the list of NUC approved Federal, state and private universities in Lagos State.
SEE ALSO: Top 100 Universities in Nigeria.
Universities in Lagos State
Federal:
- National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Check: List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
State:
- Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH)
- Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)
Check: List of State Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
Private:
- Augustine University
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
- Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
- Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences Ijanikin, Lagos
- James Hope University, Lagos, Lagos State
- Nigerian University of Technology and Management, Apapa, Lagos State
- Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management, Lagos State
Check: List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Courses Offered.
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