Lagos State University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lagos-state-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Lagos State University known for?Ranked among the top 600 universities worldwide by Times Higher Education (2020)
2. What is the university type?State-owned public research university
3. What is the year of establishment?1983
4. When was Lagos State University founded?Lagos State University was founded in 1983 by the Lagos State government.
5. Where are the campuses of Lagos State University?The main campus is in Ojo, with sub‑campuses in Ikeja and Epe.

State-Owned University: An institution of higher education funded and administered by a state government, ensuring public access and alignment with regional development goals.
Academic Excellence: The pursuit and achievement of the highest standards in educational instruction, scholarly research, and intellectual inquiry.
Postgraduate Programmes: Advanced academic courses undertaken after completing a bachelor's degree, leading to master's or doctoral qualifications.
Centre of Excellence: A specialized institution or program recognized for its high-level expertise, research output, and contribution to a specific field.