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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a premier federal institution in Nigeria, renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions, particularly in Law, Medicine, Engineering, and Business Administration. It attracts a diverse student body, including a growing number of international students, primarily from other African nations, who benefit from its English-taught programs. While not having a dedicated international school, UNILAG's International Relations Office provides support for international students, assisting with admissions, immigration, and welfare, and facilitating various exchange programs. A distinctive characteristic is its strategic urban campus location in Lagos, offering international students unparalleled access to Nigeria's economic and cultural hub, which provides unique opportunities for internships and networking.
Background
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a public research university located in Lagos, Nigeria, which was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the first generation universities in Nigeria and is ranked among the top universities in Africa in major education publications. The university presently has three campuses in the mainland of Lagos. Whereas two of its campuses are located at Yaba (the main campus in Akoka and the recently created campus at the former school of radiography), its 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. As of 2024, the University of Lagos admitted around 8,500 undergraduate students annually and then enrolled over 57,000 students.
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