Lagos State is a hub of the world famous universities. The most esteemed universities include Lagos State University, Caleb University, and Yaba College of Technology. These high ranked universities offer advanced studies to overseas students in hundreds of disciplines; therefore, Lagos State is ideal for higher education.

Students studying in the field of healthcare are training to be leaders, managers and professionals, focusing on the organization, structure and delivery of healthcare. There are many potential employment opportunities. Students have an opportunity to serve people in all segments of society by helping to improve personal and public health.

To gain admission into the Nigerian universities (both public and private universities are in every state of the federation including the FCT), a prospective student has to sit for and successfully pass the UME(Universities Matriculation Examination) which is administered by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board). Also individual universities regularly screen prospective candidates to make sure they are up to par for university level work in Nigeria.

A master of business administration (MBA) is a professional degree given to those who study business management at a business school. Various forms of analysis and strategy are covered including operations, marketing, finance, and accounting.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.