Covenant University Courses, Admission Process and School Fees Structure

Covenant University (CU) is a private higher institution established by the Living Faith Church Worldwide and the World Mission Agency. With over six thousand students studying at its various academic departments, the higher institution is known for its academic excellence and as one of Africa’s leading universities found on Christian Mission Ethos.

The University obtained a license to operate as a private University in Nigeria on 12th February 2002 from the federal government. To date, they continue to grow as one of the leading universities across the nation. Even the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) named it the best private university in Nigeria in its 2018 rankings and the 6th best university overall.

Covenant University has trained thousands of students on various academic disciplines operated through a collegiate system. The institution also has a reputation for producing some of the well-known celebrities in the country. With an increasing number of people wanting to gain admission into the university, here is a review of all the covenant University courses and other requirements necessary for you to gain admission.

Covenant University Colleges & Accredited Courses

Covenant University courses are grouped under four colleges that are mostly dedicated towards vocational studies:

  • College of Engineering
  • College of Leadership and Development Studies
  • College of Science and Technology
  • College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS)

Each of these CU colleges with cradles several departments as listed below:

1. College of Engineering

At the inception of the University in 2002 and up till 2009, there were three Colleges: College of Business Studies (CBS), College of Human Development (CHD), and College of Science and Technology (CST). The institution now has a College of Engineering, which has five departments, namely:

  • Chemical Engineering,
  • Civil Engineering,
  • Petroleum Engineering,
  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Electrical and Information Engineering.

Note: Students who chose to study Electrical and Information Engineering can specialize in Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, or Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

2. College of Leadership Development Studies (CLDS)

The college came into existence in the 2014/2015 academic session. It was formed by the amalgamation of the College of Business Studies (CBS) and College of Human Development (CHD), and it consists of four (4) Departments and six (6) programmes, namely

Department of Political Science and International Relations

  • International Relations
  • Policy and Strategic Studies
  • Political Science

Department of Languages and General Studies

  • English
  • French

Department of Leadership Studies

  • Certificate and Diploma programmes in Leadership

Department of Psychology

  • Psychology

3. College of Science and Technology

Department of Architecture

Department of Building Technology

Department of Estate Management

Department of Biological Sciences

  • Applied Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology

Department of Biochemistry

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Department of Chemistry

  • Industrial Chemistry (options in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry and Materials/Polymer Chemistry)

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

  • Computer Science and
  • Management Information System.

Department of Mathematics

  • Industrial Mathematics (option in Computer Science)
  • Industrial Mathematics (option in Statistics)

Department of Physics

  • Industrial Physics (option in Applied Geophysics, Electronics, and IT Applications, and Renewable Energy)

4. College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS)

This is a new college introduced to the University’s academic system in the 2019 academic session. The college comprises six (6) Departments and ten (10) programmes, namely:

  • Accounting;
  • Banking and Finance;
  • Business Management;
  • Economics & Development Studies;
  • Mass Communication;
  • Sociology

School of Postgraduate Studies

This, as its name implies, is basically for post-graduate students who wish to continue pursuing their academic goals, having successfully gone through undergraduate training. The school allows you to obtain a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in any of the departments in the university. To apply for your postgraduate studies, you will need to proceed to the PG School Website for further information and guide.

How to Apply for Admission at Covenant  University

Covenant University offers Undergraduates Admission, Postgraduates Admission, and Foreign Students Admission. To gain admission into the university, you must meet all the admission requirements for your desired course. This means that candidates that do not meet the requirements for admission into Covenant University may not be offered admission into the institution.

Stage 1: General Admission Requirements

The general entry requirements for candidates seeking admission into the school include:

  • Credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings of either SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or its equivalent.
  • Candidates must score at least 180 in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and UTME.
  • UTME candidates must make the university their first choice of institution.
  • Candidates must purchase the Covenant University post UTME examination form and must pass the examination excellently.
  • Candidates are expected to choose the right and official subject combination for their courses, as the wrong subject combination will not be considered for admission.
  • Candidates must meet the stipulated cutoff mark for their courses to be considered for admission into Covenant University (CU).
  • Direct entry candidates must buy the  CU direct entry form through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and have a reasonable score in the examination.

Stage 2: Application Procedures

When you have the above requirements set, you move to the next stage, which is only necessary when the University announces that it is open for admission. You can get information about when admission is open via this link. Other steps to take include:

  1. Fresh applicants are required to create an account. Click here to create an account. If you already have an account, click here to log in.
  2. The system will prompt you on how to complete the application. Once satisfied with the application, click on submit!
  3. Upload all of the necessary documentation so it can be processed by the administrative department. The required documents include:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Scanned JAMB result with your clearly visible passport photograph
  • The passport photograph to be uploaded should be in .jpeg format and should not be more than 100KB in size.
  • WAEC or NECO Result (if available)
  • Letter of Sponsorship by Parents

4. Pay the non-refundable application form fee, which could vary (The application form fee for the 2021/2022 academic year is N7,000 (Seven Thousand Naira Only) to any of the following banks: Access, Zenith, UBA, GTB, Stanbic, Keystone, CMFB,
and Ecobank.

5. Also, pay your Post-UME Screening fee of N2,000. Transaction charges apply – N600 (Six Hundred Naira Only) for bank / over-the-counter transactions.

6. You are required to use any of their payment platforms using the applicant’s name and receive the PIN and RECEIPT NUMBER to input on the form.

7. Write and submit a statement of purpose online, with not more than 500 words, indicating your intellectual interests, academic and professional objectives, visions, and goals for life.

How to Book For Post-UME Screening Online

Booking for the Post-UME Screening is done online, and the schedule will be accessible through the Screening Booking and candidates are expected to pay the sum of Nine Thousand Naira Only (N9,000.00), which entails Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00) for the form and Two Thousand Naira (N2,000.00) for post-UTME screening. To apply, you can visit the portal: http://admportal.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/undergraduate/

Admission Requirement for Foreign Candidates

This admission requirement is for Foreign candidates that have secured admission to study at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. This category of applicants include:

  • A citizen of a country other than Nigeria,
  • A Nigerian citizen who has been educated abroad and is a citizen of another country by birth or naturalization (Dual Citizenship).

Note: The application form processing fee is One Hundred USD ($100), payable to any designated banks.

Requirements Include

The prospective student must:

  1. Have an International Passport from another country (besides Nigeria).
  2. Must possess an authorized and current admissions letter by the Covenant University Registrar.
  3. All details appearing on the letter must agree with all legal documents owned by the candidate.
  4. Before entering Nigeria, the candidate must possess the requisite visa to validate his length/purpose of stay in the country.
  5. Nigerian Visas are obtained in the Countries where prospective students are domiciled or the nearest Nigerian Mission nearest to their Countries of residence.
  6. Admitted foreign nationals are to apply for the Subject To Regularization (STR) Visa/Entry Permit.
  7. Admitted foreign candidates must also procure the CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card). To do that, the candidate would:
    • Purchase a CR (Concessionary) form for $200. It is meant for Missionaries, Non-ECOWAS African Nationals, and Cameroonians.
    • Candidates are to note that the CERPAC form as endorsed is valid for three (3) months from the date of purchase.
    • Fill in the form using a black ballpoint pen and complete the forms in capital letters.

Other Necessary Requirements for Foreign Candidates

  • Three (3) “2 x 2” passport photographs on white background (This should be submitted along with the completed forms.)
  • One of the photographs should be attached to the bottom right-hand side of the CERPAC form titled “Receipt and Temporary Card.”
    ii. Append your signature beside your photograph attached on the form
    iii. You are also required to enclose also one (1) facial portrait measuring 4′ x 3’inch of white background
  • Candidates must submit all completed forms and documents to the Immigration State Command for verification and clearance.
  • While submitting the completed forms and documents, you will also be required to present your original Passport for Verification.
  • The foreign candidate will also be required to physically come into a CERPAC office for Digital Personal Identification.

Note: You can get other details from the Nigerian Embassy in your country of origin, or check the Nigerian Immigration Service website: http://www.immigration.gov.ng/ for more information.

The Institution’s Cutoff Points for Different Courses 

Before the management and school authority of Covenant University fix their minimum cut-off mark, it has to be in line with that of JAMB’s approved cut-off mark for the academic session. JAMB, in turn, issues fixed admission cut-off marks every academic session that no institution must go below.

For the 2021/2022 academic session, JAMB fixed its general cut-off mark for all universities (both Federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria) as 160. Universities are, however, free to fix their minimum admission cut-off mark at 160 or above. Covenant University has its 2021/2022 department cutoff mark fixed at 180 and above.

Note: Candidates with higher JAMB scores stand a better chance of gaining admission into Covenant University. After calculating their aggregate score or weighted average, their JAMB score will give them an edge over those with lower scores. Therefore, you are advised to try to score high in your JAMB and Post UTME to give you a better chance of studying your preferred course.

Covenant University Fees Structure

Academic fees at Covenant University are not clearly stated, but the prospective students are assured of affordability. The university management says that the school is financially accessible to accepted students, and they are willing to work with parents and their wards to make the amount ‘graceful on their shoulders.’

The University also refunds students if, at any point, money paid was not necessary. Generally, Covenant University school fees range from N800,000 – N900,000. However, courses like Engineering, Industrial Physics / Mathematics, and Accounting could cost about N1 million, especially for those in their first academic session. However, the amount reduces with every session.

Covenant University Fees for Each Academic Program

S/N Courses Amount
100 Level
1 Accounting #977,500.00
2 Banking and Finance #937,500.00
3 Business Administration #937,500.00
4 Demography and Social Statistics #937,500.00
5 Economics #937,500.00
6 Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management #937,500.00
7 International Relations #977,500.00
8 Marketing #937,500.00
9 Policy and Strategic Studies #977,500.00
10 Political Science #977,500.00
11 English Language #977,500.00
12 Psychology/Counselling #977,500.00
13 Sociology #937,500.00
14 Mass Communication /Public Relations and Advert. #977,500.00
15 Architecture #977,500.00
16 All Engineering Courses #1,002,500.00
17 Computer Science #977,500.00
18 Biochemistry #984,500.00
19 Microbiology #984,500.00
20 Industrial Physics / Mathematics #984,500.00
21 Industrial Chemistry #977,500.00
22 Building Technology #977,500.00
23 Management Information Systems #977,500.00
24 Estate Management #977,500.00
25 Biology #977,500.00
200 Level
1 Accounting #857,500.00
2 Banking and Finance #817,500.00
3 Business Administration #817,500.00
4 Demography and Social Statistics #857,500.00
5 Economics #857,500.00
6 Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management #817,500.00
7 International Relations #857,500.00
8 Marketing #817,500.00
9 Policy and Strategic Studies #857,500.00
10 Political Science #857,500.00
11 English Language #857,500.00
12 Psychology/Counselling #857,500.00
13 Sociology #817,500.00
14 Mass Communication /Public Relations and Advert. #857,500.00
15 Architecture #857,500.00
16 Engineering Courses #882,500.00
17 Computer Science #857,500.00
18 Biochemistry #864,500.00
19 Microbiology #864,500.00
20 Industrial Physics / Mathematics #864,500.00
21 Industrial Chemistry #857,500.00
22 Building Technology #857,500.00
23 Management Information Systems #857,500.00
24 Estate Management #857,500.00
25 Biology #857,500.00
300 Level
l Accounting #857,500.00
2 Banking and Finance #817,500.00
3 Business Administration #817,500.00
4 Demography and Social Statistics #857,500.00
5 Economics #857,500.00
6 Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management #817,500.00
7 International Relations #857,500.00
8 Marketing #817,500.00
9 Policy and Strategic Studies #857,500.00
10 Political Science #857,500.00
11 English Language #857,500.00
12 Psychology/Counselling #857,500.00
13 Sociology #817,500.00
14 Mass Communication /Public Relations and Advert. #857,500.00
15 Architecture #857,500.00
16 Engineering Courses #882,500.00
17 Computer Science #850,000.00
18 Biochemistry #857,000.00
19 Microbiology #857,000.00
20 Industrial Physics / Mathematics #857,000.00
21 Industrial Chemistry #850,000.00
22 Building Technology #857,500.00
23 Management Information Systems #850,000.00
24 Estate Management #857,500.00
25 Biology #850,000.00
400 Level
l Accounting #867,500.00
2 Banking and Finance #827,500.00
3 Business Administration #827,500.00
4 Demography and Social Statistics #867,500.00
5 Economics #867,500.00
6 Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management #827,500.00
7 International Relations #867,500.00
8 Marketing #827,500.00
9 Policy and Strategic Studies #867,500.00
10 Political Science #867,500.00
11 English Language #867,500.00
12 Psychology/Counselling #867,500.00
13 Sociology #827,500.00
14 Mass Communication /Public Relations and Advert. #867,500.00
15 Architecture #867,500.00
16 Engineering Courses #845,000.00
17 Computer Science #867,500.00
18 Biochemistry #874,500.00
19 Microbiology #874,500.00
20 Industrial Physics / Mathematics #874,500.00
21 Industrial Chemistry #867,500.00
22 Building Technology #820,000.00
23 Management Information Systems #867,500.00
24 Estate Management #820,000.00
25 Biology #867,500.00
500 Level
1 Engineering Courses #892,500.00
2 Building Technology #867,500.00
3 Estate Management #867,500.00

 

Note: Late fee payment attracts additional charges, and students who did not pay at all are exempted from the semester exams.

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