Covenant University has officially announced the commencement of its postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session. The institution has outlined the requirements for prospective students and called for applications before the deadline of July 31, 2026.
Special Tuition Fee in Dollars
In a notable move, the university announced a special tuition offer for qualified African students, set at $2,000 per session, which is equivalent to approximately N2.7 million. This fee structure has generated significant discussion among netizens.
The announcement was made via the Covenant University Facebook page, where a flier detailed the admission process and requirements. According to the post, the School of Postgraduate Studies is now accepting applications for Master's, M.Phil, and Ph.D. programmes.
Admission Requirements
The university specified the following minimum CGPA requirements for each programme:
- Master's Degree: Minimum 3.00/5.00 CGPA
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree: Minimum 3.50/5.00 CGPA
- Ph.D. Degree: Minimum 4.00/5.00 CGPA
Important dates include the application closing on July 31, 2026, with resumption scheduled for September 2026.
Reactions from the Public
The announcement has sparked a variety of reactions on social media, with many users expressing their opinions on the tuition fees and seeking further information about the programmes.
Ngum Epiphania Keming inquired: "Do you offer online studies for international applicants for PhD programs?"
Eunice Edmond Akpan asked: "Can persons of the ages of 23 and 27 years get admitted for a first degree program in CU?"
German German commented: "Are you guys in Nigeria or the UK? Why are you guys charging in dollars?"
Desmond Adonijah requested: "Please which number do we contact for the under graduates scholarship please?"
Oromuno Eunice simply said: "Absolutely good."
Nelly J Smart added: "Covenant greetings."
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