University of Lagos

4.4(5.8k Google reviews)

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Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 28 September 2026.
10 Google rating/review records held, 10 with written text; newest published 7 September 2026.
Review records fetched 28 September 2026.
Stored review analysis updated 6 September 2026.
Ranking computed 21 September 2026.

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Regulator status
NUC-approved · Federal university
National Universities Commission — approved federal universities · reference date 24 July 2026

Why this is ranked #2 in Universities in Lagos

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Composite score 83.0 of 100

Google rating86
Review volume100
Review recency74
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment68
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About

University of Lagos is one of the universities in Lagos, located at University of Lagos, University Road Lagos Mainland Akoka, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.4 stars from 5819 reviews.

On Google, University of Lagos is listed under School, University.

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Google ratings and review excerpts

Femi E.1 month ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the University of First Choice and the Nation's Pride. UNILAG is one of the foremost first generation Institution founded in 1962, just two years after Nigeria gained independence. The motto of the School is 'In Deed and In Truth'. The university operates across three…
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Adewale K.4 months ago
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a public Tertiary Academic Institution located in heart of Lagos at Akoka, Yaba. It is nicknamed University of First Choice. It’s a great learning place
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Adedeji J.4 months ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
University of Lagos is the most sort university in Nigeria. It is still the best university. The academic is excellent, the environment is serene, the campus is colourful. It's a great and glorious thing to be an Akokites
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Jamiu T.5 months ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
A melodious Multipurpose hall very good condition
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kakam N.5 months ago
4.0 out of 5 stars
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a top-tier public research university in Nigeria, recently ranked 1st in the country in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Founded in 1962, it is known as the "University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride". The…
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Oluwaseun O.8 months ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thinking about this place, it's a pretty intense experience overall. The academics are no joke, so be prepared to put in the work if you're considering it. The campus itself can be a bit chaotic at times, but there's a real buzz to it. You'll definitely make some lifelong friends…
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Surakat T.8 months ago
4.0 out of 5 stars
I came here today for the 56th convocation ceremony. No much review now because here in flooded with families, friends, students and well wishers. I love their cabs
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Sorinola S.9 months ago
4.0 out of 5 stars
it’s really quiet and beautiful ngl.
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