The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the Most Sought After 2025 admission cycle. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the 2025 policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions, held on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to JAMB’s statistics, Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged as the most sought-after university with 70,080 applicants. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) follows closely with 58,645 candidates, while the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) ranks third with 56,758 prospective students.
Below is the complete list of the top ten Most sought after universities by 2025 UTME applicants:
1. Lagos State University (LASU) – 70,080
2. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – 58,645
3. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – 56,758
4. Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) – 52,108
5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) – 51,487
6. University of Ibadan (UI) – 47,571
7. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – 46,273
8. University of Benin (UNIBEN) – 45,868
9. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – 45,777
10. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA) – 42,962
This ranking shows the universities that attract the highest number of applicants, reflecting their popularity and perceived academic standards among candidates. Prospective students are advised to prepare well as competition for admission into these institutions remains intense.
