The Lagos State University, LASU Ranks the 2nd best University in Nigeria, Times Higher Education Ranking 2021, the university also ranks 500 Universities in the World According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking of 2021.
The Times Higher Education Ranking is the most recognised globally and ranks Universities around the world on factors such as Research, Outreach, Teaching, amongst others.
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2nd Best University in Nigeria
The Lagos State University, LASU has been Ranked the 2nd Best University in Nigeria by Times Higher Education Ranking for 2020
THE in it’s latest ranking placed the Lagos State University among World Universities ranked in the 501-600 bracket, second only to the University of Ibadan, which was ranked in the 401-500 bracket.
OTHER UNIVERSITIES RANKED BY Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking for 2021
- University of Lagos (601-800)
- Covenant University (801-1000)
- The University of Nigeria Nsukka (1000+)
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1001+)
HOW Times Higher Education (THE) Ranks Universities / Institutions
Institutions ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) are based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across four areas: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
The latest ranking follows a consistent and meteoric rise in the local and international stock of the University in the last five years of the Prof. Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun-led administration, thanks to the entrenchment of academic excellence, a culture of cutting edge research and enhanced community service.
Also read: UNILAG Ranks 3rd Best University In Nigeria by THE Universities Ranking of 2021
The University was named Africa Centre of Excellence in STEM Education by the World Bank in 2017, and maintains its status as the most sought after state university in Nigeria.
Ademola Adekoya
Coordinator, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations
Lagos State University
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