Lagos State University

🇳🇬 Nigeria 4-Year University

Global #3591 Nigeria #18

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Institution Info

Founded: 1983
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 90,885 students
Website: http://www.lasu.edu.ng

About

Lagos State University is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1983. Recognized as an established higher education institution, it is one of the leading universities in Nigeria. The university has approximately 91K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1833 · Ranked	21,37
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #3591 · Ranked	55,50

Research Output via OpenAlex

122

h-index

117,523

Citations

9,159

Publications

2,742

i10-index

1,03

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Motto

"For Truth and Service"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lagos State University's global ranking?

Lagos State University is ranked #3,591 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #18 position.

When was Lagos State University founded?

Lagos State University was founded in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.

How many students attend Lagos State University?

Lagos State University has a student body of approximately 90,885 students.

What is Lagos State University's research output?

Lagos State University has produced 9,159 research publications with 117,523 total citations and an h-index of 122, according to OpenAlex data.