WELCOME!

We are very excited to welcome you to the Covenant community, the World-Class Christian Mission University, committed to raising a new generation of leaders in all fields of Human endeavor.

You will find the Covenant community to be a vibrant and growing environment where students, staff and faculty enjoy a challenging and collaborative environment, which allows you to discover yourself, become creative and excel in your academic and career goals.

As a prospective student, you are encouraged to start applying early to ensure a smooth transition to Covenant University.

The first stage for applying is the same for everyone. You should register online and fill your information correctly.

Click the online application link to access the undergraduate application form

On the following pages, you will find information on the requirements you need to fulfill in order to gain admission to your desired programme.

• Admission Requirements
• Undergraduate Application Form Admission Access Page (covenantuniversity.edu.ng)
• Scholarship/Financial Aid
• Rules and Regulations (Student Handbook)
• FAQs

Letter from the Admission Office, Covenant University

Your decision to apply to Covenant University is the first step in this exciting journey and an essential part of a worthy academic pursuit. Not only will you find yourself surrounded by some of the country’s best students, but you’ll also be learning from faculty who are tops in their fields and dedicated to the art of teaching.

If you have any questions about the admission requirements or the application process, please contact the Admissions’ Office or visit https://admission.covenantuniversity.edu.ng  for all the necessary information. Please consult the online checklist for all steps you need to complete to become a Covenant Student.

The Admissions Office at Covenant University considers every information you present in your application as part of the admission process and not just the UTME or CUSAS scores. We hope to find out more about you as you join us, your personality, skills set, potential and individual needs.

Please feel free to visit our campus or make further enquiries at our Admissions’ Office. We are here to help you.

The instructions below will help guide you through the application process and answer all your questions.

NOTE: Undergraduate Admission (National) refers to students who are nationals of and reside in Nigeria. 

I wish you the best.

Admission Officer

In Covenant University, we do more of teaching than lecturing, making use of diverse teaching mechanisms and apparatus.

All courses are taught by more than a single lecturer, among whom we have distinguished faculties in their fields of study.

DID YOU KNOW…?

• Covenant University ranks 401 - 500 in the world (Times Higher Education THEWUR2020)
• Ranks No. 4 University in Africa (Times Higher Education THEWUR2020)
• Ranks No. 1 University in West Africa (Times Higher Education THEWUR2020)
• West Africa’s leading University in Research, Industry Partnerships, International Outlook and Teaching
• Ranks No. 1 University in Nigeria (Times Higher Education THEWUR2020)
• Covenant Emerged Best Nigerian Varsity in Association of Professional Women in Engineering (APWEN) Projects Contest (2020)
• Covenant won Pan-African Universities Debates (2019)
• Covenant Best Entrepreneurship Development University of the Year (2019)
• Covenant: Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Higher Institution of the Year 2019
• Covenant won $7m World Bank Grant for hosting Africa Centre of Excellence (2019)
• Covenant won Enactus Nigeria National Competition (2019)
• Covenant Graduate Bagged Presidential Award for Outstanding National Service (2019)
• African Development Bank’s Centre of Excellence and partner on the Coding for Employment Project (2018)
• First Nigerian University to win NAFSA’s Global Fellows Award (2018)
• The only African-based institution qualified for the US National Science Foundation (NSF) Material and Data Science (MATDAT) Hackathon 2018
• No. 1 Nigerian University with the most employed graduates (STUTERN 2018)