University of Lagos
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About University of Lagos
According to Wikipedia, The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a public research university located in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in the world in major education publications. The university presently has three campuses in the mainland of Lagos. Whereas two of its campuses are located at Yaba , it's college of medicine is located at Idi-Araba, Surulere. Its main campus is largely surrounded by the Lagos lagoon and has 802 acres of land. The University of Lagos currently admits over 9,000 undergraduate students annually and enrolls over 57,000 students.
What Is University of Lagos Known For?
University of Lagos is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Business
- Political Science
- Law
- Medical
- Communications
- Engineering
- Biology
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- History
- Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Sociology
University of Lagos's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Lagos's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Lagos ranks #328 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Lagos ranks #516 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Lagos ranks #435 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Lagos ranks #402 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Lagos ranks #562 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Lagos ranks #628 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Lagos ranks #1071 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Lagos ranks #741 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Lagos ranks #744 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Lagos ranks #667 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Lagos ranks #693 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Lagos ranks #1020 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Lagos ranks #1065 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Lagos ranks #1517 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Lagos ranks #1088 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Lagos ranks #1048 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Lagos ranks #1583 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Lagos ranks #1241 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Lagos ranks #439 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Lagos ranks #1904 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Lagos ranks #1089 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Lagos ranks #1624 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Lagos ranks #1382 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Lagos ranks #1358 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Who Are University of Lagos's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Lagos's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Law, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Lagos's most famous alumni:
- Yemi Osinbajo
- A 14th Vice President of Nigeria.
- William Kumuyi
- A Nigerian clergyman and academic in Mathematics.
- Ladipo Ayodeji Banjo
- A Nigerian academic.
- Ilesanmi Adesida
- A Nigerian American electrical engineer.
- Enoch Adeboye
- A Nigerian pastor.
- Wande Abimbola
- A Nigerian linguist.
- Philip Emeagwali
- A Nigerian scientist.
- Akinyinka Omigbodun
- A Researcher .
- Mojisola Adeyeye
- A Pharmacist and government official.
- Olumbe Bassir
- A Biochemist.
- Babatunde Ogunnaike
- An American chemist.
- Adiele Afigbo
- A Nigerian historian.
Who Are University of Lagos's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Lagos's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Education, Law, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Lagos's most famous faculty:
- Kola Tubosun
- A Nigerian writer, linguist, and teacher.
- Olakunbi Olasope
- A Nigerian classicist.
- Ezekiel Adebiyi
- A Nigerian bioinformatician.
- Anthonia Adenike Adeniji
- A Nigerian academic.
- Olamide Samuel
- A Researcher, peace activist and academic from Nigeria.
- Nnenna Okore
- A Nigerian artist.
- Akan Williams
- A Nigerian academic.
- Abimbola Abolarinwa
- A Nigerian physician and urologist.
- Yewande Akinola
- A Nigerian engineer specializing in water supply.
- Chinedum Peace Babalola
- A Nigerian pharmacist.
- Taiwo Olayemi Elufioye
- A Nigerian pharmacologist.
- Benjamin Aribisala
- An African academic.
