LASU Mechanical Engineering and Entry Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lagos State University (LASU) enhance the knowledge of students in machine design, development, repair and operations. A graduate of the programme is able to work in companies where machines are made, used and marketed.  


  • Programme: Mechanical Engineering
  • Faculty: Engineering Technology and Environmental Sciences 
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • Study Mode: Full Time 
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate 
  • Study Center: Epe Campus
  • Duration of Study: Five (5) years post O'level. Three (3) or four (4) years post A'Level.
  • Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honoured Mechanical Engineering 
  • Accreditation: COREN and NUC


Listed below are the minimum entry requirements to study for a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering at LASU.  This include for the direct entry applicants, the JAMB and WAEC subjects combination.


Entry Requirements Mechanical Engineering LASU

O'level Applicants 

Credit passes in five relevant subjects at not more than two sittings from one or two of the following O'level examination qualifications.

  • WASSCE 
  • NECO SSCE 
  • GCE O'level
  • NABTEB

WAEC Subject Combination 

The Lagos State University (LASU)  Department of Mechanical Engineering accept five credit passes in: 
  • English Language 
  • Mathematics 
  • Physics 
  • Chemistry 
  • Further Mathematics  or 
  • Technical Drawing 
  • Biology 
  • Geography 
  • Economics 
An O'level applicant must sit for, pass and make the cut of mark for JAMB coordinated UTME and for the Department of Mechanical  Engineering LASU post UTME screening.

JAMB Subjects Combination 

  • Mathematics 
  • Physics 
  • Chemistry and 
  • English Language 

Direct Entry Requirements 

  • GCE A'Level: good passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
  • National Diploma (ND): distinction in relevant engineering disciplines to 200 level 
  • Higher National Diploma (HND): upper credit in relevant engineering disciplines to 200 level or distinction to 300 level

Plus: O'level subjects combination.


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