University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Founded 1962 (as University of Lagos, by the Government of the Federation of Nigeria, established under the University of Lagos Act 1962). Major federal university located in Lagos, Nigeria largest city and former capital. Founded 1962 as one of the first universities established after Nigerian independence (1960). Main campus on Akoka, with a College of Medicine campus at Idi-Araba. Twelve faculties spanning arts, science, medicine, business administration, education, engineering, environmental sciences, law, pharmacy, dental sciences, social sciences, and the Distance Learning Institute. One of Nigeria most cosmopolitan and economically strategic universities given its Lagos location. Strong record in law, finance, and engineering programmes feeding the Lagos commercial sector. Among the most academically selective universities in Nigeria.

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