University of Lagos · Faculty of Engineering

DEPT. OFSYSTEMSENGINEERING

One of Nigeria's foremost systems engineering programmes — integrating disciplines from AI and robotics to energy and industrial systems, under the Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos.

EST. 2002Founded
45Credit Units
4Specializations
10Department Staff
Why Choose Us

WHY UNILAGSYSTEMS ENG.

A programme built for the complexity of modern engineering — not just theory, but systems thinking applied to real national challenges.

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Interdisciplinary by Design

Systems Engineering at UNILAG bridges every engineering field. Our curriculum spans AI, mechanics, energy, robotics, and industrial systems — producing graduates who see the whole, not just the parts.

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CCMAS-Accredited Programme

Our programme meets the latest CCMAS standards with 45 credit units of specialised core courses across four tracks — ensuring every graduate is internationally benchmarked.

03

Four Deep Specializations

Students choose from AI/ML systems, Energy systems, Electrical and control systems, or Industrial systems — building expert-level depth within a systems-thinking framework.

04

Research & Industry Links

Active partnerships with companies across Lagos's tech, energy, and manufacturing sectors provide our students with real-world projects, internship pathways, and graduate employment.

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Lagos as a Living Lab

20M+ residents, 5,000+ km of roads, an unreliable grid, a growing port system — Lagos is the most complex systems engineering challenge in Africa, and it is right outside our door.

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The ASES Community

Nigeria's most active engineering student association runs research tracks, design competitions, mentorship programmes, and industry excursions that extend learning far beyond the classroom.

Programme Structure

CURRICULUMOVERVIEW

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Foundation sciences, general studies, and an introduction to systems engineering and AI.

22 Courses
First Semester
11
CHM 101
Introduction to Chemistry
3Units
CHM 107
General Chemistry PracticalLab
1Units
GET 101
Engineer in Society
1Units
GET 103
Engineering Applied Mathematics
GST 111
Communication in English
2Units
MTH 101
Elementary Mathematics I
2Units
PHY 101
General Physics I
2Units
PHY 103
General Physics III
2Units
PHY 107
General Physics Practical ILab
1Units
SSG 151
Introduction to Systems Engineering
SSG 153
Introduction to AI
Second Semester
11
CHM 102
General Chemistry II
3Units
CHM 108
General Chemistry Practical IILab
1Units
GET 102
Engineering Graphics and Solid Modelling I
2Units
GET 112
Engineering Probability
GST 112
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2Units
MTH 102
Elementary Mathematics II: Calculus
2Units
MTH 103
Elementary Mathematics III (Vectors, Geometry)
2Units
PHY 102
General Physics II
2Units
PHY 104
General Physics IV
2Units
PHY 108
General Practical Physics IIILab
1Units
SSG 154
Introduction to Data Analytics
Specialization Tracks

From 400 Level, students select one of four classified elective tracks to develop deep expertise within the systems engineering framework.

Academic Staff

DEPARTMENTSTAFF

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Prof. Olumuyiwa Sunday Asaolu
Dr. Comfort Oluwaseyi Folorunso
Dr. Oluwafemi Ayodele George
Dr. Oluwafemi Ipinnimo
Dr. John Ogbemhe
Dr. Patrick Shola Olayiwola
Dr. Kehinde O. Orolu
Dr. Michael Ogundero
Dr. Olumide Odeyinka
Engr. Mosope

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Programme
B.Eng Systems Engineering
Duration
5 Years
Accreditation
COREN / CCMAS
Entry Mode
UTME & Direct Entry
Admissions

READY TOJOIN THEDEPARTMENT?

Entry into Systems Engineering at UNILAG is through UTME or Direct Entry. Review the admission requirements, subject combinations, and departmental contacts on our dedicated admissions page.

UNILAG Portal

Requirements may change. Always verify with UNILAG Admissions Office.