Lagos State University (LASU)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide
Quick Facts: LASU Admission 2026
Does LASU write Post-UTME? Yes. The general JAMB cut-off mark is 195. Estimated school fees range from ₦57k to ₦150k, and the acceptance fee is ₦30,000. Verify all details on the official LASU portal.
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JAMB Cut-Off
195+
LASU maintains a strict baseline of 195. Highly competitive courses like Medicine, Law, and Nursing require aggregates significantly higher than the baseline.
Post-UTME Form
₦2,000
Est. Tuition
₦57k - ₦150k
Stream 1 (Regular) pays ~₦57,000. Stream 2 (with mandatory Entrepreneurship training) pays ₦150,000. Returning students pay less.
Acceptance Fee
₦30,000
2nd Choice
Not Accepted
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Campuses & Locations
Ojo Campus (Main)
Alasia, Ojo, Ojo
Ikeja Campus (LASUCOM)
Ikeja, Ikeja
Epe Campus
Lekki Lagoon, Epe
About LASU & Campus Life
Lagos State University (LASU) was established in 1983 for the advancement of learning and academic excellence. Today, it stands as the premier state-owned university in Nigeria, consistently ranked among the top universities globally for its rigorous academic standards and massive student population.
LASU operates across three distinct campuses. The Ojo main campus is a bustling, metropolitan hub of academic activity. The Ikeja campus hosts the elite College of Medicine (LASUCOM) right next to the teaching hospital, while the Epe campus offers a fully residential, serene environment for Engineering and Agriculture students.
💡 Pro Tip: LASU's admission is mathematically strict. Because they use a 50/50 formula between your JAMB score and your O'Level grades, having straight A's in your WAEC/NECO gives you a massive advantage. If you claim to be from Lagos State, do not miss the IIVC screening dates, or your indigene quota will be forfeited.
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Admission Hack
The biggest secret to gaining admission into LASU is understanding the 'Stream 2' backdoor. If you miss the brutal cut-off for the regular Stream 1 (which costs ~₦57k), choosing Stream 2 guarantees you the exact same degree, plus an entrepreneurship certificate, but your tuition jumps to ₦150k. Additionally, LASU uses a strict 50/50 grading formula with no written Post-UTME. A candidate with 200 in JAMB and 5 A1s in WAEC (50 points) will completely destroy a candidate with 250 in JAMB and 5 C6s (25 points). Finally, if you are a Lagosian, passing the IIVC (Indigeneship Verification) is mandatory; failing it means you will compete on the much harder National Merit list.
Campus Survival
Your lifestyle and budget are entirely dependent on your campus. The Main Campus in Ojo is notoriously non-residential; almost all students live off-campus in surrounding areas like Iba, Okokomaiko, or Alaba, so you must master the daily 'Danfo' or BRT commute along the Lagos-Badagry expressway. In stark contrast, the Epe Campus (Engineering and Agriculture) is deeply serene, isolated, and highly residential. Medical students at Ikeja (LASUCOM) live in the heart of the city right next to the teaching hospital, which requires a much higher cost of living.
LASU Admission Requirements (O'Level & Direct Entry)
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Medical And Engineering Rule
Medicine and Dentistry require the 5 O'Level credits to be in ONLY ONE sitting. Candidates combining two sittings for Engineering MUST possess Six (6) credits including Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
Indigeneship Verification
Candidates claiming Lagos State origin MUST prove their claims before the Independent Indigeneship Verification Committee (IIVC) prior to online screening.
Screening Format
LASU uses a 100% aggregate system (No written Post-UTME). UTME score makes up 50% (divided by 8) and O'Level grades make up 50% (A1=10, B2=9, B3=8, C4=7, C5=6, C6=5).
Frequently Asked Questions About LASU Admission
What is the difference between LASU Stream 1 and Stream 2?
Does LASU accept second choice?
How does LASU calculate its aggregate score?
Where is the LASU Engineering campus located?
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