LASU emerges Nigeria’s most subscribed University for second year running

Lagos State University has said its position as Nigeria’s most preferred university for the second year in a row shows that more students and parents trust the school because of its quality education and steady growth.

The university received 84,326 first-choice applications in the latest figures released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting in Abuja on Monday.

In a statement posted on its official social media pages, LASU said the achievement confirmed its place as Nigeria’s “University of First Choice.”

The university ranked ahead of the University of Lagos, which had 78,240 applications, and Obafemi Awolowo University with 60,370 applications.

LASU said the increasing number of applicants showed growing confidence in the school’s academic standard, innovation, stable calendar, and student-friendly administration.

The university added that it had improved through investments in teaching, research, infrastructure, technology, and global partnerships.

According to the institution, it moved from outside the top 10 most preferred universities before 2023 to third place in 2023 with more than 55,000 applicants, second place in 2024 with 62,601 applicants, and first place in 2025 with over 70,000 applicants.

LASU described the 2026 figure of 84,326 applications as another sign of its rapid growth among African universities.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, thanked the Lagos State Government for supporting the university’s development.

She also praised members of staff and students for helping to improve the institution’s reputation both in Nigeria and internationally.

Olatunji-Bello said the achievement reflects the university’s goal of becoming a globally competitive institution known for excellence, innovation, integrity, and quality education.

She added that LASU would continue to maintain high standards in teaching, research, community service, and human capital development.

The vice-chancellor also assured prospective students that the university would continue to provide a good learning environment, practical academic programmes, and quality education that would prepare graduates for leadership and success in the modern world.