About the university

Lagos Business School (LBS) is a leading private business school in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 1991 as part of Pan-Atlantic University. It is widely recognized as one of Africa’s top business schools, offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. LBS focuses on leadership development, ethics, and practical business skills, with strong ties to industry and multinational companies. The school is accredited by AACSB and is known for its case-study teaching method and global partnerships.

Key information

• Location: Lagos, NG
• Ranking #9
• National ranking #1
• Institution type: private

Popular faculties

• Business Administration
• MBA
• Executive MBA
• Finance
• Marketing
• Strategy

Programs (29)

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Law
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• History
• Linguistics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Education
• Fine Arts
• Music

Student body

• Total students: 1,200
• Graduate: 1,200
• International students: 15%

Campus life

Campus life at LBS is professional and career-focused. Students engage in networking events, business simulations, leadership workshops, and international exchange programs. The campus environment is modern and designed for executive education, with strong interaction between students, faculty, and industry leaders.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $300 - $800 / per month

Housing options

• Off-Campus Apartment
• Hotel Accommodation
• Shared Housing

Student clubs and organizations

• Business Clubs
• Entrepreneurship Clubs
• Leadership Clubs
• Alumni Network

Sports

• Football Team
• Basketball Team
• Fitness GroupsCampus life at LBS is professional and career-focused. Students engage in networking events
• business simulations
• leadership workshops
• and international exchange programs. The campus environment is modern and designed for executive education
• with strong interaction between students
• faculty
• and industry leaders.

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Partner companies

• McKinsey
• Deloitte
• PwC
• KPMG
• MTN
• Nestle

Internships: LBS integrates internships and consulting projects into its MBA programs. Students work with leading companies in Nigeria and Africa, gaining real-world experience in finance, consulting, and management. Many internships lead directly to job offers after graduation.

Admission requirements

Required documents

• Online Application
• Academic Transcripts
• Bachelor Degree
• GMAT Or GRE
• Recommendation Letters
• Statement Of Purpose
• CV
• English Proficiency Test

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

• $25,000 - $35,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 30.00%
• Scholarships available: LBS offers limited scholarships and financial aid based on merit and need. Some corporate sponsorships and partnerships provide partial funding for MBA students. Applicants are encouraged to explore employer sponsorship and international funding opportunities.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1991
• Teaching languages: english
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• +234-706-870-8999