Lagos State University (LASU) is one of the most prestigious universities in Nigeria. Established in 1983, it is ranked among the top ten universities in Nigeria by Webometrics Ranking of World Universities 2016.
The school offer a wide variety of courses that are both interesting and challenging. The university offers specific degree programs such as Nursing, Medicine, Law, Architecture, Computer Science, Economics etc.
This post will outline all the courses offered in LASU, including general faculty requirements for admission, so that you can decide which course to study if you’re considering studying there.
1. Faculty of Agriculture
O-Level Subject Requirements
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, and any subject from Physics, Geography, Economics,
Jamb Subject Requirements
ENG, CHE, BIO or AGR, and any subject from PHY, MAT
- Agriculture
- Fisheries and Aquatic Biology
2. Faculty of Art
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, and any subject from Arts or Social Science,
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, GOV, and any subject from Social Science or Arts
- Arabic Studies
- Curriculum Studies
- English Language
- Drama/Dramatic/Performing Arts
- French Language
- History & International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Portuguese/English
- Political Science
- Yoruba & Communication Arts
- Peace Studies
3. Faculty of Management
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Geography, Accounting, Commerce, Government, Economics
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, MAT, ECO, and any subject from COM, GEO, GOV
- Accountancy/Accounting
- Marketing
- Banking & Finance
- Business Administration
- Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
- Public Administration
- Insurance
- Local Government and Development Studies
4. Faculty of Social Science
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Government or History, and any subject from Arts, Social Science, Science or Trade,
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, ECO, GOV or HIS, and any subject from Arts or Social Science or Science
- Economics
- Geography & Planning
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
5. Faculty of Education
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Arts, Social Science, Science or Trade
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, and any subject from Arts or Social Science or Science
- Business Education
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Education & Accounting
- Education & Arabic
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Christian Religion Studies
- Education & Computer Science
- Education & Economics
- Education & English
- Education & French
- Education and History
- Health Education
- Education & Islamic Studies
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Physics
- Education & Political Science
- Education & Yoruba
- Education Management
- Education & Geography
- Educational Technology
- Physical and Health Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Vocational & Technical Education
6. School of Communication
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Literature In English, and any subject from Arts or Social Science
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, and any subject from Arts or Social Science
- Mass Communication
7. Faculty of Engineering
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, and any subject from Science,
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, MAT, PHY, CHE,
- Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering
- Chemical & Polymer Engineering
- Electronic & Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
8. Faculty of Law
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Literature In English, and any subject from Arts, Social Science, Science or Trade,
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, and any subject from Arts or Social Science
- Common/Civil Law
- Islamic Law
9. Faculty of Medicine & Pharmacy
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, CHE, BIO, and any subject from Science
- Medicine & Surgery
- Physiology
- Dentistry and Dental Surgery
- Nursing/Nursing Science
- Pharmacology
10. School of Transport
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, and any subject from Science, Trade or Social Science, Government
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, MAT or PHY, and any subject from Arts or Social Science or Science
- Transport Management and Operations
11. Faculty of Science & Technology
O-Level Subject Requirements:
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Jamb Subject Requirements:
ENG, BIO, CHE, PHY or MAT
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Zoology
- Botany
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