Lagos State University (LASU) is one of the top universities in Nigeria for those seeking a solid education. The variety of courses and programmes covers almost every field you can think of, from Business and Law to Engineering and Medicine. The university is known for ensuring that its students not only receive a certificate but also learn the skills they need to succeed in the real world.

What makes LASU courses and programmes even better is that they are not just for full time students alone; they also offer part time and distance learning options for people who are working but still want to earn a degree. If you are planning your future, checking out the available programs at LASU is a great place to start.

LASU Approved Courses and Programmes

Faculty of Arts:

  • Arabic

  • Christian Religious Studies

  • English

  • French

  • History & International Studies

  • Islamic Studies

  • Linguistics

  • Music

  • Peace Studies

  • Philosophy

  • Portuguese/English

  • Theatre Arts

  • Yoruba

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies

  • Mass Communication

Faculty of Education

  • Arabic Education

  • Biology Education

  • Business Education

  • Chemistry Education

  • Christian Religious Studies Education

  • Computer Science Education

  • Early Childhood Education

  • Economics Education

  • Educational Management

  • English Education

  • French Education

  • Geography Education

  • Guidance & Counselling

  • Health Education

  • History Education

  • Islamic Studies Education

  • Mathematics Education

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Physics Education

  • Political Science Education

  • Special Education

  • Technology & Vocational Education

  • Yoruba Education

Faculty of Engineering

  • Aeronautic & Astronautic Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Electronics & Computer Engineering

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture

  • Building

  • Estate Management

  • Environmental Management

  • Fine Art

  • Industrial Design

  • Surveying & Geo-Informatics

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Urban & Regional Planning

Faculty of Law

  • Common and Civil Law

  • Common and Islamic Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Accounting

  • Banking & Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management

  • Insurance

  • Local Government Development & Administration

  • Management Technology

  • Marketing

  • Public Administration

  • Taxation

Faculty of Science

  • Biochemistry

  • Botany

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Fisheries & Aquatic Biology

  • Mathematics

  • Microbiology

  • Physics

  • Science Laboratory Technology

  • Zoology

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Geography & Planning

  • Political Science

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

  • Pharmacology

  • Physiology

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

  • Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

  • Medicine & Surgery

  • Nursing Science

  • Radiography & Radiation Science

  • Physiotherapy

Faculty of Dentistry

  • Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy

School of Agriculture

  • Agricultural Economics

  • Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

  • Animal Science

  • Crop Production

School of Library, Archival & Information Science

  • Library & Information Science

School of Transport and Logistics

  • Transport Management & Operations

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management

LASU Admission Requirement

  • Candidates must have chosen LASU as their first choice in JAMB

  • For the 2025/2026 academic session, the minimum cutoff mark is 195. However, competitive courses like Medicine or Law usually require much higher scores.

  • Minimum age for admission is 16 years old.

  • All candidates need to have at least 5 credits in subjects that relate to their course.

  • A credit in English is compulsory for every single course.

  • A credit in Maths is required for most courses, especially in Sciences, Social Sciences, and Management.

  • Candidates are allowed a maximum of two O'level sitting (like WAEC and NECO), but courses like Medicine and Dentistry require you to get all your credits in one sitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does LASU write Post UTME exams?
A. No, LASU usually does not conduct a written Post UTME exam. Instead, they use an online screening process that grades your JAMB and O’Level results.

Q. Can I apply to LASU if it is my second choice?
A. No, LASU only considers candidates who chose them as their First Choice institution in JAMB.

Q. Does LASU offer part time courses?
A. Yes, through the School of Part time Studies. These classes usually take place on weekends.

Q. Can I change my course after being admitted?
A. It is very difficult and rare. It’s better to choose a course you are sure of from the start.

Q. Is there a Pre-Degree programme?
Yes, the LASU Pre degree studies (PDS) help students prepare for JAMB and gain entry into 100 level courses.

Q. Does LASU accept Direct entry?
A. Yes, for candidates with a Diploma (mostly LASU Diploma) or JUPEB certificates.