University of Lagos
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Global Influence
Nigerian public university
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.
University of Lagos's Online Degrees
What Is University of Lagos Known For?
University of Lagos is known for it's 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
Education
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Secondary Education
#67
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Higher Education
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Primary Education
#37
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Accounting
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Asian Studies
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Law
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Property Law
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International Law
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Criminal Law
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Medical
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Public Health
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Surgery
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Dentistry
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Communications
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Linguistics
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Botany
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Microbiology
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Literature
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Writing
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Literary Criticism
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Literary Theory
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Mathematics
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Applied Mathematics
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Statistics
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Differential Equations
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Theology
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Islamic Studies
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History
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African History
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Political History
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Economic History
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Logic
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Anarchism
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Information Management
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Database
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Economics
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Taxation
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Public Finance
#232
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Energy Economics
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Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
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Organic Chemistry
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Nanotechnology
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Particle Physics
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
#766
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#777
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Geophysics
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Environmental Science
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Social Work
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Empowerment
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Medical Social Work
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Substance Abuse
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Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Counseling
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Educational Psychology
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Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
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Archeology
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Ethnography
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Criminal Justice
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Policing
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Law Enforcement
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Cyber Security
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Sociology
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Ethnic Studies
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Urban Studies
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Social Engineering
#829
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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 alumni:
- 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.
