LASU Beats UNILAG, OAU, Others to Emerge 2026 Most Sought-After University
JAMB has released the list of the most sought-after universities during the 2026 policy meeting.
According to the statistics presented, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos State emerged as the institution with the highest number of applicants in the 2026 UTME registration.
Other institutions that also recorded high application numbers include the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Ibadan (UI), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), and University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).
The development once again shows the intense competition for admission into Nigeria’s top universities.
Full list below:
1. Lagos State University (LASU) — 84,426
2. University of Lagos (UNILAG) — 78,240
3. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) — 60,370
4. University of Ibadan (UI) — 58,895
5. University of Benin (UNIBEN) — 55,425
6. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) — 54,085
7. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) — 52,514
8. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) — 51,660
9. Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) — 48,272
10. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) — 48,199
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