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Covenant University

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Covenant University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Covenant University is a university in Nigeria, and it suits applicants who want a faith-linked institution with a clear organizational affiliation. It is a fit if you want to study in a Nigerian university environment and can verify the details that matter to your application on its official site.

  2. What you can study

    The university is described as a private Christian university in Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. No subject areas or programme list is published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue should be checked directly with the university before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website to confirm how to apply, what documents are required, and whether there are programme-specific entry requirements. The university’s public information does not give application deadlines, entry tests, or document lists, so these must be checked on the official site before you submit anything.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. You should also budget separately for living costs in Ogun State, which will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the information available here, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, the admission schedule, document legalisation or translation requirements, and whether the university has any arrival or registration process for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among Nigeria’s 115 universities, Covenant University stands out for being a private Christian institution with affiliation to Living Faith Church Worldwide. That makes it different from many public universities in the country, and it may suit applicants who want a faith-linked setting rather than a secular public university.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Covenant University

What type of university is Covenant University?

It is described as a private Christian university.

Where is Covenant University located?

It is in Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

What organization is Covenant University affiliated with?

It is affiliated with Living Faith Church Worldwide.

What should international applicants check before applying?

They should check the application process, required documents, programme requirements, deadlines, and the language of instruction on the official website.

Overview

Covenant University (CU) is a private Christian university in Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is affiliated with Living Faith Church Worldwide and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of African Universities, and National Universities Commission.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Nigeria.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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