LASUSTECH Secures Full NUC Accreditation for 13 Undergraduate Programmes
In a significant academic achievement, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has demonstrated strong performance in the 2025 accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university presented 14 undergraduate programmes for evaluation, with an impressive 13 receiving full accreditation.
University Leadership Celebrates Milestone Achievement
The Vice-Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, announced the results in an official statement to the university community. He described the outcome as "another major milestone for the institution" that reflects the university's unwavering commitment to academic quality and excellence.
Professor Odusanya praised both staff members and students for their dedicated efforts, emphasizing that this achievement validates the institution's focus on maintaining high educational standards. According to the detailed statement, only one programme received interim accreditation, while the remaining 13 secured the coveted full accreditation status.
Comprehensive Programme Accreditation Across Four Colleges
The accreditation exercise covered programmes from four distinct colleges within LASUSTECH, each demonstrating strong academic foundations:
- College of Basic Sciences and Industrial Mathematics: Received full accreditation for its programmes.
- College of Applied Social Sciences, Insurance and Tourism and Hospitality Management: Both secured full accreditation status.
- College of Environmental Design and Technology: Achieved excellent results with full accreditation granted to:
- Estate Management and Valuation
- Quantity Surveying
- Building Technology
- Urban and Regional Planning
Engineering and Technology Programmes Showcase Strength
The College of Engineering and Technology presented the highest number of programmes for accreditation, with most achieving full recognition:
- Food Science and Bio-Technology
- Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering
- Civil and Construction Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
All these programmes received full accreditation. However, Electrical and Electronics Engineering was granted interim accreditation status, indicating areas for potential improvement while maintaining provisional recognition.
Additional Accreditation Success Beyond NUC
Beyond the comprehensive NUC exercise, LASUSTECH management announced another significant achievement. The university's Architecture programme secured full accreditation from the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). This additional recognition further strengthens the institution's academic portfolio and professional standing.
University management emphasized that these combined accreditation results significantly enhance LASUSTECH's reputation as one of Nigeria's fastest-rising specialized institutions. The successful accreditation exercise validates the university's strategic focus on developing robust academic programmes that meet national standards while preparing students for professional success in science and technology fields.
