Covenant University: Statistics

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#2053 of 14,131 In the World
#48 of 1,104 In Africa
#6 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Ota
#182 of 1,025 For Real Estate
Top50% For 102 other topics
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Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
89%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate89%
Admissions RequirementsPasses in 5 subjects at SSCE/GCE 'O' level or equivalent and UME examination of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB)
Academic CalendarSeptember to June

We've calculated the 89% acceptance rate for Covenant University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Covenant University has published 10,391 scientific papers with 126,165 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Ecology.

Publications
10,391
Citations
126,165

Covenant University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
6,057 / 77,100
Environmental Science
5,951 / 82,127
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,463 / 68,811
Physics
5,047 / 63,391
Chemistry
4,812 / 65,240
Biology
4,650 / 60,188
Computer Science
3,786 / 46,573
Political Science
3,615 / 44,430
Law
3,447 / 43,396
Ecology
3,295 / 51,733
Quantum and Particle physics
3,274 / 37,112
Business
3,197 / 38,710
Geography and Cartography
3,121 / 41,330
Organic Chemistry
3,120 / 43,935
Economics
2,956 / 39,961
Materials Science
2,873 / 39,888
Medicine
2,724 / 34,411
Mathematics
2,615 / 36,014
Geology
2,571 / 36,041
Philosophy
2,179 / 24,662
Statistics
2,169 / 31,807
Sociology
2,166 / 24,186
History
2,022 / 28,050
Archaeology
1,951 / 27,532
Metallurgical Engineering
1,817 / 26,781
Biochemistry
1,742 / 22,516
Development Studies
1,606 / 21,855
Psychology
1,501 / 17,397
Machine Learning
1,390 / 22,744
Environmental Management
1,341 / 24,475
Finance
1,334 / 18,063
Paleontology
1,321 / 18,008
Management
1,298 / 15,092
Electrical Engineering
1,294 / 16,778
Mechanical Engineering
1,281 / 15,889
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,257 / 15,392
Linguistics
1,185 / 13,216
Genetics
1,179 / 14,489
Pathology
1,012 / 14,342
Optical Engineering
996 / 10,621

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 2
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 3
2001 0 3
2002 0 3
2003 0 3
2004 1 2
2005 3 2
2006 13 5
2007 15 1
2008 34 9
2009 66 40
2010 92 121
2011 161 267
2012 185 498
2013 297 825
2014 441 1367
2015 445 1732
2016 494 2110
2017 640 2833
2018 1129 5007
2019 1463 7539
2020 1085 11426
2021 1332 15858
2022 1019 18634
2023 696 21357
2024 602 21863
2025 210 17749
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Covenant University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Finance, Geophysics, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Real Estate, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
Master's Degree Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, English, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering
Master of Philosophy Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Real Estate, Sociology, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering

Covenant University alumni

  1. Simi

    Simi
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1988-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    actorsingersinger-songwriter
    Biography

    Simisola Bolatito Kosoko Listen, better known as Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled Ogaju. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Simi signed a record deal with X3M Music in 2014, but left the label in May 2019 following the expiration of her contract. She released her second studio album, Simisola, on September 8, 2017. Her third studio album, Omo Charlie Champagne, Vol. 1, was released to coincide with her thirty-first birthday on April 19, 2019. Simi launched her record label Studio Brat in June 2019. She was a judge on season 7 of Nigerian Idol in 2022.

  2. Bimbo Ademoye

    Bimbo Ademoye
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1991-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    Bimbo Ademoye, is a Nigerian actress. She won Best Actress in a comedy TV series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for her role in the film Selina.

  3. Ini Dima-Okojie

    Ini Dima-Okojie
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1990-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    modelactor
    Biography

    Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of Love and she has featured on many films including the multicultural romcom, Namaste Wahala in 2021 and the Netflix Nigerian original thriller, Blood Sisters (2022 series) in 2022.

  4. Chike

    Chike
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1993-.. (age 33)
    Enrolled in Covenant University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science in computer engineering
    Occupations
    singersongwriterentrepreneurentertaineractor
    Biography

    Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka listen, better known as Chike, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor. He gained prominence as a contestant on Project Fame West Africa. Additionally, he showcased his talents on The Voice Nigeria, where he achieved the second position during Season 1. Chike ventured into acting by making his debut as Mayowa Badmus on the Africa Magic Showcase telenovela Battleground. He also appeared in the film Gang of Lagos, portraying the character Ify.

All 11 notable alumni

Covenant University faculties and divisions

College : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
College : Leadership Development Studies International Relations and Diplomacy, Leadership, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Psychology
College : Management and Social Sciences Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mass Communication, Sociology
College : Science and Technology Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Real Estate
School : Postgraduate Studies Accountancy, Architecture, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Leadership, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Real Estate, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering

General information

Alternative names CU
Founded 2002
Accreditation National Universities Commission (NUC)
Motto Raising a New Generation of Leaders
Colors purple

Location and contacts

Address Km. 10 Idiroko Road Canaan Land
Ota, Ogun State
Nigeria

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