Covenant University has released new admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining specific eligibility criteria for Nigerian, African, and international applicants. The private Christian university, founded in 2002, updated its admission guidelines to include conditions for foreign certificate holders and classification of applicants.
Requirements for Nigerian Applicants
According to the Covenant University admission page, Nigerian applicants must possess a valid O'Level result from either WAEC or NECO. Candidates with the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) are also eligible, provided their results are officially converted to the Nigerian grading system. Additionally, all Nigerian applicants must have sat for the current year's (2026) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Requirements for Applicants with Foreign Certificates
The institution provided guidelines for applicants presenting foreign or international secondary school qualifications. Candidates with foreign certificates must complete an official evaluation of their results before the university concludes its admission screening exercise. Applicants residing in Nigeria with IGCSE or other foreign certificates have been directed to process the evaluation through the Ministry of Tertiary Education at the Alausa Secretariat in Lagos State. The university stated that applicants visiting the ministry for evaluation must present the following documents: National Identification Number (NIN), original and photocopy of the certificate or result, and official academic transcript showing grades or scores obtained. Applicants living outside Nigeria can complete the same process through the Federal Ministry of Education's online verification portal before participating in the admission screening exercise.
Classification of Foreign Applicants
The university further explained that candidates presenting foreign high school results would automatically be classified as international applicants, regardless of their nationality. However, citizens of African countries, excluding Nigeria, or applicants who can provide verifiable proof of African descent may be classified as African applicants. The institution added that all African and international applicants are expected to pay both application and tuition fees in United States dollars (USD).
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The release of the admission requirements has generated interest among prospective students and parents preparing for the 2026/2027 admission exercise, with many seeking clarity on the eligibility criteria and documentation required before the screening process. Meanwhile, Lead City University in Oyo State, Ibadan, has also opened applications for its 2026/2027 academic session, according to Legit.ng.
