Covenant University Announces Launch of College of Law and College of Medicine for 2026/2027 Academic Session
Covenant University has officially declared that its newly established College of Law and College of Medicine will commence full operations in the 2026/2027 Academic Session. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone in the institution's academic development, creating fresh pathways for aspiring legal and medical professionals across Nigeria and beyond.
Admission Requirements for Nigerian Students
For Nigerian candidates seeking admission into either the Law or Medicine programmes, the university has established clear prerequisites that must be satisfied:
- Applicants must present valid O'level examination results (A-level qualifications are not accepted)
- Mandatory registration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and participation in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- Accepted examination bodies include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCSE, and IGCSE
- All school fees are payable in Nigerian Naira
- Successful graduates will participate in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
- A comprehensive screening process follows after meeting initial admission requirements
Admission Pathway for International Students
International candidates have a distinct application process with specific requirements:
- A non-refundable application fee of $100
- School fees are payable in US dollars for the entire programme duration
- No JAMB registration or UTME participation required
- Accepted qualifications include high school grades 9-11/12, GCSE, or IGCSE results
- Valid international passport documentation
- Qualified candidates will undergo a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams platform
Age Eligibility Criteria
The university has established specific age requirements for admission consideration:
Generally, only candidates who will be at least sixteen years old by September 30, 2026 are eligible for admission. However, the institution may consider underage applicants under exceptional circumstances with strict conditions:
- Must achieve a minimum score of 80% in each of the following assessments: UTME, Covenant University Screening Assessment (CUSAS), SSCE examinations, and Exceptional Candidate Evaluation
- JAMB has clarified that UTME results for underage candidates will only be released upon successful completion of this comprehensive evaluation process
School Fee Structure and Payment Procedures
According to the university's 2026 undergraduate prospectus, the institution emphasizes affordability while maintaining educational quality:
"Fees are relatively affordable when compared with the value and quality we provide. However, fees differ slightly across the programmes. The fees are published annually before the commencement of a new session on our website, please be on the lookout for it."
The payment structure includes:
- A non-refundable Acceptance Fee of approximately N350,000 payable upon admission offer (this amount forms part of the total school fees)
- The remaining balance must be settled completely before academic resumption
- Students must pay the Acceptance Fee immediately upon receiving admission offers
- Full payment of remaining fees is required before the academic session commencement
Transparent Fee Publication
Covenant University has officially released the approved school fees for the 2026 academic session to provide clarity for both prospective and returning students. University officials explained that the fee structure reflects the comprehensive value of education and facilities provided, while ensuring complete transparency for parents and guardians.
The institution noted that fees vary across different departments and courses, with professional programmes and science-based disciplines generally attracting higher charges due to specialized equipment and resources required.
This expansion into legal and medical education represents Covenant University's commitment to broadening its academic offerings and contributing to Nigeria's professional workforce development in critical sectors.
