Covenant University School Fees For All Courses Offered

Covenant University (CU) is a private, faith-based university located in Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Founded by Bishop David Oyedepo and officially opened on October 21, 2002, Covenant University has grown into one of Nigeria’s most respected private institutions, known for its strong emphasis on discipline, entrepreneurship, leadership training, and academic excellence. The university operates a fully residential system, meaning accommodation is compulsory and built into the overall cost of studying there.

Because Covenant University is privately owned and does not receive government subvention, its school fees are considerably higher than those of public universities, and — as with most private institutions — the fees vary significantly depending on the course of study and college. This article provides a well-detailed, tabulated breakdown of Covenant University’s school fees for all courses offered, along with admission information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Overview of Covenant University’s Fee Structure

Covenant University’s tuition fees are structured by college and course, since programmes with heavier laboratory, technical, or professional requirements (such as Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science) cost more to run than programmes in the humanities and social sciences. In general:

Engineering courses carry the highest fees at the university.

Science and technology-related courses (Architecture, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Physics, Industrial Mathematics) fall in the upper-to-mid range.

Management, Social Sciences, and Leadership Development courses are generally the most affordable, though some (like Accounting, Economics, and Mass Communication) are priced similarly to the science-based courses.

It’s worth noting that Covenant University does not currently offer Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Law, although the university has publicly indicated plans to eventually establish a College of Medicine. Prospective students interested in these specific professional courses will need to look elsewhere, as no fee structure currently exists for them at CU.

Covenant University School Fees Table (By Course)

Below is a detailed breakdown of tuition fees for undergraduate programmes at Covenant University (figures apply to Nigerian students; fees are generally highest at 100 Level and reduce slightly as students progress):

Course                                                 Fees (₦)

English                                             1,733,797.50

International Relations                 1,959,945.00

Policy and Strategic Studies         1,733,797.50

Political Science                              1,733,797.50

Psychology                                       1,733,797.50

Accounting                                     1,959,945.00

Business Administration              1,815,562.50

Economics                                       1,959,945.00

Finance                                             1,809,180.00

Finance (Technology)                     1,809,180.00

Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management                                    1,713,891.00

Marketing                                         1,713,891.00

Mass Communication                    1,959,945.00

Sociology                                           1,742,940.00

Engineering Courses (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Information & Communication, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Petroleum)                                         2,009,280.00

Architecture                                      1,959,945.00

Biochemistry                                     1,821,931.20

Biology (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)                                                               1,733,797.50

Building Technology                        1,809,180.00

Computer Science                            1,959,945.00

Estate Management                         1,733,797.50

Industrial Chemistry                       1,733,797.50

Industrial Mathematics                  1,897,845.00

Industrial Physics                            1,897,845.00

Management Information Systems                                                                                 1,884,562.50

Microbiology                                     1,821,931.20

Note:

These figures represent recent published fee schedules and serve as a strong guide, but Covenant University reviews its fees periodically. Prospective and returning students should always confirm the exact, current-session figure for their specific course and level directly on the official Covenant University website or student portal before making payment.

Covenant University Courses By College

To help you locate where your course of interest sits, here is how Covenant University organizes its undergraduate programmes:

College of Leadership Development

English

International Relations

Policy and Strategic Studies

Political Science

Psychology

College of Management and Social Sciences

Accounting

Business Administration

Economics

Finance / Finance (Technology)

Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management

Marketing

Mass Communication

Sociology (including Criminology and Social Work options)

College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Information and Communication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

College of Science and Technology

Architecture

Biochemistry

Biology (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)

Building Technology

Computer Science

Estate Management

Industrial Chemistry

Industrial Mathematics (with Computer Science or Statistics options)

Industrial Physics (with Applied Geophysics, Electronics/IT Applications, or Renewable Energy options)

Management Information Systems

Microbiology

What the Fees Cover

Covenant University’s published fees are comprehensive and typically bundle together several charges rather than billing them separately, including:

Tuition

Accommodation (compulsory, since CU is fully residential)

Examination charges

Library access

ICT/technology fees

Health insurance/medical services

Utilities

Academic materials

For lab-based courses (Engineering, Sciences), students may pay an additional ₦10,000–₦20,000 for practicals. Separately, published estimates put hostel accommodation at around ₦185,000 per semester where quoted outside the bundled fee, though most current fee figures already fold accommodation into the total cost.

Additional Fees and Charges

Application/Admission Form Fee: ₦10,600 (non-refundable), covering the application, administrative charges, Post-UTME screening, and result verification.

Late Registration Fines: Apply if a student registers after the stipulated deadline; students should check their portal for exact charges.

Fees for returning students are typically slightly lower than for fresh (100 Level) students, since freshers pay certain one-time charges (such as ID cards and orientation costs) that returning students do not repeat.

How to Pay Covenant University School Fees

Log in to the official Covenant University student/admission portal.

Confirm the exact invoice amount for your course and level.

Make payment online via approved bank channels (Verve, Visa, or MasterCard are accepted for the application fee; the main school fees portal supports standard bank transfer/online payment methods).

Print or save your payment confirmation for registration and hostel allocation purposes.

Students are generally allowed to pay in two installments, but the first installment must be paid before resumption.

Admission Requirements (Brief Overview)

Candidates must sit for UTME and select Covenant University as their institution of choice.

Applicants must review the prospectus and entry requirements for their preferred programme.

An account must be created on the Covenant University admission portal, and the non-refundable application fee of ₦10,600 must be paid.

Required documents include the JAMB result slip, WAEC/NECO result, birth certificate, a statement of purpose (not exceeding 500 words), and three reference letters (from a spiritual leader, a principal/teacher, and optionally an alumnus).

Shortlisted candidates proceed to a screening/interview stage, which can be done online or on-site at the campus.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much are Covenant University’s school fees for Engineering?

Engineering courses (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Information and Communication, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering) are the highest-priced programmes at Covenant University, costing approximately ₦2,009,280.00.

2. Does Covenant University offer Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Law?

No. As of now, Covenant University does not run programmes in Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Law, so there is no fee structure available for these courses. The university has indicated plans to eventually establish a College of Medicine.

3. What is the cheapest course to study at Covenant University?

Programmes such as English, Policy and Strategic Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Biology, Estate Management, and Industrial Chemistry are generally among the more affordable options, priced around ₦1,733,797.50.

4. Does the Covenant University school fee include accommodation?

Largely, yes. Since Covenant University operates a fully residential system with compulsory on-campus accommodation, most published fee figures already fold housing and related charges into the total cost, though separate hostel estimates (around ₦185,000 per semester) are sometimes quoted independently depending on how the fee is broken down for a given session.

5. Can Covenant University school fees be paid in installments?

Yes. Students are generally permitted to pay their fees in two installments, but the first installment must be paid before resumption to secure course registration and hostel allocation.