Covenant University: Statistics

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#2295 of 14,131 In the World
#42 of 1,104 In Africa
#7 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Ota
#505 of 1,251 For Petroleum Engineering
Top50% For 82 other topics
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Quick Review

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 8,297 scientific papers with 58,116 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, Quantum and Particle physics, and Law.

Publications
8,297
Citations
58,116

Covenant University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
5,124 / 38,690
Environmental Science
4,928 / 38,733
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,388 / 30,711
Physics
4,288 / 31,779
Chemistry
4,036 / 32,413
Biology
3,757 / 29,241
Computer Science
3,090 / 21,721
Political Science
2,888 / 19,525
Quantum and Particle physics
2,833 / 18,833
Law
2,775 / 19,123
Ecology
2,708 / 24,039
Organic Chemistry
2,689 / 22,557
Geography and Cartography
2,577 / 19,787
Business
2,558 / 16,460
Materials Science
2,495 / 20,519
Economics
2,401 / 17,132
Geology
2,225 / 18,089
Mathematics
2,213 / 16,823
Medicine
2,147 / 15,315
Statistics
1,861 / 15,139
Philosophy
1,773 / 10,528
Sociology
1,739 / 10,381
History
1,666 / 12,894
Metallurgical Engineering
1,651 / 14,008
Archaeology
1,610 / 12,710
Biochemistry
1,388 / 10,951
Development Studies
1,305 / 9,193
Psychology
1,196 / 7,598
Machine Learning
1,171 / 10,860
Electrical Engineering
1,133 / 8,699
Environmental Management
1,132 / 12,224
Paleontology
1,114 / 8,709
Mechanical Engineering
1,085 / 7,901
Finance
1,078 / 7,201
Management
1,050 / 6,258
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,031 / 7,397
Linguistics
983 / 5,717
Optical Engineering
913 / 5,869
Genetics
895 / 6,720
Physical chemistry
880 / 6,937

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 1 0
2005 3 0
2006 12 0
2007 14 0
2008 25 6
2009 55 32
2010 70 91
2011 119 186
2012 146 361
2013 250 568
2014 362 944
2015 350 1115
2016 403 1331
2017 516 1646
2018 981 3093
2019 1307 4743
2020 939 6915
2021 1215 10214
2022 909 12378
2023 577 13257
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, 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
Master's Degree 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
Master of Philosophy 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
Doctor of Philosophy 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

Covenant University alumni

  1. Simi

    Simi
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    singeractorsinger-songwriter
    Biography

    Simisola Bolatito Kosoko Listen, better known by her stage name 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 also played as one of the top judges in season 7 of the Nigerian idol TV show in 2022. 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. She launched her record label Studio Brat in June 2019.

  2. Ini Dima-Okojie

    Ini Dima-Okojie
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1990-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    actormodel
    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.

  3. Bimbo Ademoye

    Bimbo Ademoye
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1991-.. (age 33)
    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.

  4. Chike

    Chike
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    Enrolled in Covenant University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science in computer engineering
    Occupations
    entrepreneursongwritersingeractorentertainer
    Biography

    Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, popularly known by his stage Chike, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor. Chike gained prominence by participating in the Nigerian reality competition 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 Mayoma Badmus on the Africa Magic Showcase telenovela Battleground. He also appeared in the production Gang of Lagos, portraying the character Ify.

All 12 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, Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, Sociology
College : Science and Technology Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, 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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