Introduction to Coventry University:

Introduction

Coventry University is a private Christian university located in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is affiliated with the Global Living Faith Church and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of African Universities and the Nigerian National University Commission.

Overview

Students and Alumni: It has a diverse alumni network with more than 20,000 members in more than 50 countries. The school enrolls many students from different regions every year, providing students with a broad international exchange platform.

Colleges and Majors: There are 4 colleges, namely the School of Management and Social Sciences, the School of Leadership Development Studies, the School of Engineering and the School of Science and Technology, offering more than 36 undergraduate majors and many postgraduate courses.

Library: The library center is the core of the school's learning resources. It has three floors and a total area of ​​11,300 square meters. It is one of the largest libraries in Africa and can accommodate 3,000 readers and 500 researchers and graduate students.

History

The history of Coventry University began in October 1999, one month after the dedication of the Faith Hall in Ota, and the university project was launched. It is the product of the Liberation Committee and was jointly established by the World Mission Agency and the Global Living Faith Church. On October 21, 2002, Coventry University officially opened in Canaan, Ota.

School Strength

Faculty: The school has a high-quality faculty, including scholars and experts with outstanding achievements in various fields. There are professors, associate professors and other teachers at different levels. They not only have rich teaching experience, but also have achieved a series of important results in scientific research.

Scientific research results: Extensive research work has been carried out in many fields, and a series of important scientific research results have been achieved. For example, the research results in the fields of information technology, engineering technology, management science, etc. have a certain influence both in Nigeria and internationally.

International Exchange: Actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, establish cooperative relations with many world-renowned universities, carry out student exchange programs, joint research and other activities, and provide students with a broad international perspective and exchange opportunities.

Institutional nature: Private Christian university

Educational philosophy

Based on the spirit of Christian mission, it is committed to pioneering excellence at the forefront of learning and cultivating a new generation of leaders on the African continent. Its core values ​​include spirituality, possibility thinking, capacity building, integrity, responsibility, diligence and sacrifice.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, science and technology, management and social sciences are more prominent.

Key laboratories: such as virtual chemistry laboratories, provide students with advanced experimental teaching environments.

Faculties and colleges

There are schools of management and social sciences, schools of leadership development studies, schools of engineering and schools of science and technology.

Rankings

In the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Research, Coventry University ranked first in West Africa.

In the 2021 Nigeria National University Commission rankings, the school was ranked as the best private university in Nigeria and ranked second overall.

Study abroad costs

There is no specific public information, but tuition fees at private universities are generally relatively high, and the costs for international students may vary depending on the major and degree level.

Campus Environment

The campus is an ultra-modern, next-generation campus with lush lawns, beautifully planned gardens and architectural masterpieces, providing a unique, stimulating and enabling environment for inspiring research and creative activities.