Covenant University has opened its admission process for 2026/2027, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the steps outlined below.
Getting the details right on this form matters, since a missed step or an incorrect entry at this stage can delay or disqualify an otherwise qualified application.
Below is a breakdown of who qualifies and the process candidates should follow to submit a valid application.
Introduction to CApIC-ACE
Under the World Bank-funded African Centre of Excellence IMPACT project (ACE-IMPACT), CApIC-ACE is inviting motivated applicants from Nigeria and West & Central Africa into various Master’s and PhD degree programmes.
These include Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Information & Communication Engineering (ICE).
Successful applicants will be eligible for sponsorship and a rigorous 3-month English Language Training (especially beneficial for French-speaking applicants).
CApIC-ACE was established to build a critical mass of indigenous African scientists. These professionals will have the necessary skills in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and information & communications engineering.
They will drive and sustain impactful research in areas of malaria, prostate and breast cancer, and cloud & high-performance computing related to personalized medicine.
Programme Details
College of Science and Technology
Bioinformatics
Specializations:
- Functional Genomics
- Genome Bioinformatics
- Network Biology
- Population Genetics
- Programming
- Statistical Genetics
- Systems Biology
Computer Science
Specializations:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybercrime Security/Digital Forensic
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning
- Mobile Computing
- Networking
- Software Engineering
Biochemistry
Specializations:
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Oncology and Cancer Research
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology (Microbial & Genetic Biotechnology)
College of Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Specializations:
- AI in Communication Systems
- Cloud and High-Performance Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Big Data Analytics
Admission Requirements
For the Master’s programme
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (second class upper) from any recognized University in Nigeria, West or Central Africa.
For the PhD programme
Candidates must have Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from any recognized University in Nigeria, West or Central Africa.
PhD candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale in M.Sc./M.Eng/M.Tech and a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (second class upper) in the Bachelor’s degree.
Please note that the minimum duration of these programmes is full-time, two academic sessions for the Master’s degree and three academic sessions for the PhD degree.
Candidates with professional Master’s degrees are not eligible for the PhD programme.
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested can apply online by visiting the application page here.
The closing date for all applications is July 26th, 2026.
Applications are welcome from highly motivated individuals interested in contributing to the growth of knowledge and technology in Africa.
Please contact us directly or visit our official website for more information.
Securing Your Spot in Covenant University’s 2026/2027 Intake
Submitting the form through the official channel above, with accurate details, is what gets your Covenant University application for 2026/2027 into the system. Details such as cut-off scores or deadlines can be revised by the school, so always confirm the current requirements on the official page before you submit.
Acting before the deadline and confirming each detail helps you avoid the delays that affect candidates who submit late or with errors.