Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are reported as the most preferred universities among candidates applying for admission through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), using JAMB application data compiled by Nigerian outlets. Multiple reports provide a “full list” of universities showing candidates’ preference rankings, with LASU taking first place. UNILAG follows as the next most preferred choice, placing it among the top universities for the 2026 admissions cycle. The reports present the rankings as reflecting how applicants select universities during the JAMB process, rather than admissions outcomes. While both outlets highlight the same lead universities—LASU ahead of UNILAG—they differ mainly in phrasing, with each describing LASU’s top position and UNILAG’s placement immediately after. The lists are used to show which institutions attract the highest number of first choices from UTME/JAMB applicants for 2026.