Covenant University

Covenant University is a private Christian university in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Covenant University is a private Christian university in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2002 by David Oyedepo, the presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide. The university has a strong emphasis on Christian values and is committed to raising a new generation of leaders for the African continent.

The vision of Covenant University dates back to a liberation commission God gave to Bishop Oyedepo precisely in May 1981. The process of founding Covenant University (CU) started in October 1999, one month after the dedication of Faith Tabernacle in Ota. The university is a product of the Liberation Commission and was established by the World Mission Agency and the Living Faith Church Worldwide.

Covenant University opened on 21 October 2002 in Canaanland, Ota, with a Pentecostal Christian mission ethos. It was the first private university in Nigeria to be granted approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university started with four colleges: College of Business and Social Sciences (COB&SS), College of Engineering (COE), College of Health Sciences (CHS), and College of Humanities (CH).

Covenant University has been ranked among the top universities in Nigeria and has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong Christian values. The university has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and has been awarded the Green Flag Award by the International Green Campus Initiative.

Covenant University is a leading university in Africa and is committed to providing its students with a world-class education. The university is also committed to making a positive impact on the world through its teaching, research, and community service.

Covenant University is ranked as the #5 top university in Nigeria during 2024. The rank decreased by 2 points from last year.