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Covenant University (CU)Courses, Portals & Admission Guide

Ogun State, Nigeria
CU, Covenant, Hebron

NELFUND Loan

Not Eligible

JAMB Cut-Off

180+

Minimum of 180. However, due to high competition, candidates are advised to aim well above 200.

Post-UTME Form

₦9,000

Est. Tuition

₦1.5M - ₦1.7M

Estimated range for Fresh Students. Includes tuition, accommodation, and standard utility fees.

Acceptance Fee

N/A

2nd Choice

Not Accepted

Overview

Covenant University (CU) is a world-class, Christian mission private university located in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. Founded in 2002 by the Living Faith Church Worldwide, it has rapidly grown to become the best private university in Nigeria and one of the highest-ranked institutions in Africa.

Life at Covenant University is highly disciplined and deeply rooted in Christian core values. Students (officially referred to as 'Kings and Queens') reside in fully equipped on-campus hostels. The university mandates strict dress codes, mandatory chapel attendance, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for cultism or illicit substances.

💡 Pro Tip: Admission into Covenant is highly competitive. Scoring the 180 JAMB minimum is rarely enough; candidates should aim for 220+. The Post-UTME screening (CUSAS) goes beyond just academics—it heavily evaluates a candidate's character, spiritual standing, and willingness to abide by the university's strict rules.

Admission Requirements

Covenant University requires O'Level results and the current year's JAMB UTME for Nigerian students. A-Levels and Direct Entry are STRICTLY NOT accepted. International students have a separate, JAMB-free admission pathway.

National Students

Applicants must register for the current year's JAMB UTME. Accepted O'Level results include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCSE, or IGCSE. A post-UTME screening process (CUSAS) is mandatory and evaluates both academics and character alignment with the university's core values.

International Students

No JAMB required. Accepted exams include high school grades 9-11/12, GCSE, or IGCSE. Requires a valid passport, an application fee, and an interview via Microsoft Teams. School fees are paid in USD.

Undergraduate Direct Entry

Covenant University does NOT accept A-Levels, OND, HND, or Direct Entry candidates under any circumstances. All students must start from 100 Level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Covenant University accept Direct Entry (DE)?
No, Covenant University strictly does not accept Direct Entry, A-Levels, OND, or HND for undergraduate admissions. All admitted students must start from the 100 level via UTME.
Are mobile phones allowed in Covenant University?
No, Covenant University strictly prohibits the use of personal mobile phones and SIM-enabled tablets by undergraduate students on campus. The university issues specialized tablets for academic purposes.
Does Covenant University accept second choice candidates?
No, you must select Covenant University as your first choice institution during your JAMB UTME registration to be considered for admission.
Is Covenant University eligible for the NELFUND student loan?
No, because Covenant University is a privately owned institution, its students are currently not eligible for the Federal Government's NELFUND student loan scheme.

Campuses

Main Campus (Canaanland)

Km 10 Idiroko Road, Canaanland, Ota

Academic Faculties

College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS)
  • •Accounting
  • •Banking and Finance
  • •Business Administration
  • •Demography and Social Statistics
  • •Economics
  • •Finance
  • •Finance (Technology)
  • •Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
  • •Marketing
  • •Mass Communication
  • •Sociology
College of Leadership and Development Studies (CLDS)
  • •English
  • •International Relations
  • •Policy and Strategic Studies
  • •Political Science
  • •Psychology
College of Science and Technology (CST)
  • •Architecture
  • •Biochemistry
  • •Biology
  • •Building Technology
  • •Computer Science
  • •Estate Management
  • •Industrial Chemistry
  • •Industrial Mathematics
  • •Industrial Physics
  • •Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • •Microbiology
College of Engineering (CoE)
  • •Chemical Engineering
  • •Civil Engineering
  • •Computer Engineering
  • •Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • •Information and Communication Engineering
  • •Mechanical Engineering
  • •Petroleum Engineering

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