University of Lagos
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Global #1358
Nigeria #3
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1962
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- http://www.unilag.edu.ng/
About
University of Lagos is a higher education institution in Nigeria, founded in 1962. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the top 3 universities in Nigeria. The university has a member of Top 30 Universities in Africa and Top 10 Universities in Nigeria.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #1001 · Ranked | — |
| THE | 2026 | THE #2019 · Ranked | 17.41 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1358 · Ranked | 72.53 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
181
h-index
462,783
Citations
25,623
Publications
11,342
i10-index
1.44
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"In deed and in truth"
Frequently Asked Questions
University of Lagos is ranked #1,358 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Nigeria, it holds the #3 position.
University of Lagos was founded in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Nigeria.
University of Lagos has produced 25,623 research publications with 462,783 total citations and an h-index of 181, according to OpenAlex data.