History
Covenant University is a product of the Liberation Commission that God gave to Bishop Oyedepo in a May 1981 vision-encounter.
The drive to embark on the process of founding CU came about October of 1999, one month after the dedication of Faith Tabernacle, the largest church auditorium in the world, built in one year with only local resources.
Education
One of the biggest challenges facing the Nigerian educational system today is the dearth of qualified academics with the relevant postgraduate qualification and practitioner base. Nigerian Universities.
Covenant University’s School of Postgraduate Studies was set up to provide a solution to this challenge. Starting from the bedrock of a Staff Development platform, the University, through the School of Postgraduate Studies, is committed to developing and implementing postgraduate programmes which will provide the foundation for achieving the University’s goal of being a leading Research University in its desire to align itself with Nigeria’s Vision.
Covenant University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 537 Academic Staff
- 8,156 Students
- 3,507 Students (female)
Covenant University Overview
Covenant University Scholarships
Covenant University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Covenant University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Covenant University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Nigeria
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1001
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 200 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
The University has a total of ten Halls of Residence comprising 5 male Halls and 5 female Halls. The halls have a carrying capacity for 9,236 students. In each of the ten Halls of Residence, there are ancillary spaces such as common rooms, butteries, telephone rooms, beauty salons and administrative offices. All Covenant University Students reside in the halls on campus. There are 3 designs of the students' Halls of Residence.
Campus life
Covenant University’s School of Postgraduate Studies is located within the ultra modern Lecture Theatre Complex. Apart from the dedicated classrooms for postgraduate lectures, there are spacious office spaces for the Dean, the Sub-Dean, the Secretary of the School, an Assistant Registrar, four Administrative Officers, a Front Desk Officer and two Cleaners.
Accreditation
Covenant College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees.
Covenant University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Niger Country
Niamey City
Covenant University Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 33 Reviews
- 4 Star 49 Reviews
- 3 Star 10 Reviews
- 2 Star 5 Reviews
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.0
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Admission Process 4.2
- Career Development 4.1
Cu is the best
My journey in covenant university at the beginning was quite rocky because the environment was new and all of that but then eventually I started to see why its one of the best school, because it began to shape my mind,started making me to see life differently, started making me to live life differently and as a result I am a different man from when I got in from now
Exceptional
Covenant University is a school that prioritises the all-around improvement of its students and can be improved over time through an effort to put the student at the heart. My experience is one that I am grateful for
school
My experience in school was lovely and worth the while, the registration process was annoying, its slow because of the amount of people coming in. i would prefer they make the registration online and maybe make us do a test from home. but either ways the school in nice and very lovey
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