This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Lagos State, grouped by ownership. Tap a federal or state university to open its full guide to admission requirements, Post-UTME screening, cut-off marks, school fees and the academic calendar.
| Universities | 14 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 12 |
| Colleges of education | 3 |
Universities in Lagos State
Federal universities
- University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Akoka, Yaba
State universities
- Lagos State University (LASU) – Ojo
- Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) – Ijanikin
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) – Ikorodu
Private universities
- Anchor University – Ayobo
- Augustine University – Ilara-Epe
- CETEP City University – Yaba
- Caleb University – Ikorodu
- Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences – Ijanikin
- James Hope University – Lekki
- Nigerian University of Technology and Management – Apapa
- Pan-Atlantic University – Lekki
- Trinity University – Yaba
- Unique Open University – Ojo
Polytechnics in Lagos State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Yaba College of Technology – Yaba
Private polytechnics
- Coastal Polytechnic – Badagry
- Eko College of Management and Technology – Ikotun
- Enville Institute of Management and Technology – Ikeja
- Grace Polytechnic – Surulere
- Inspire Polytechnic – Yaba
- Lagos City Polytechnic – Ikeja
- Oduduwa Polytechnic – Idimu
- Paramount Polytechnic – Ejigbo
- Ronik Polytechnic – Ejigbo
- Timeon Kairos Polytechnic – Agege
- Unique College of Management and Technology – Ikotun
Colleges of Education in Lagos State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka – Akoka
Private colleges of education
- Ansar-Ud-Deen College of Education – Isolo
- St. Augustine College of Education – Akoka
Admission tips for Lagos State candidates
- For 2026/2027, the minimum UTME score is 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics. Many schools set higher marks. See our cut-off guide.
- Candidates seeking NCE admission with at least four credits no longer need to write the UTME. See the NCE exemption explainer.
- State universities often give admission priority and lower fees to indigenes of the owning state.
- Every admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS. See how to accept admission.
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