Covenant University, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming Nigeria’s best university. It is also ranked sixth in both West Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking 2025. This remarkable achievement was announced during the university’s 19th Convocation ceremony at its campus in Ota, Ogun State.

Bishop Oyedepo shared that he studied nine world-class universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Caltech, MIT, Stanford, Duke, and Dartmouth, to help establish Covenant University. By learning from these prestigious institutions, he crafted the university’s core values, which have shaped its unique educational approach.

Thanks to this strategic planning, Covenant University has solidified its position as a leading institution in Nigeria and West Africa. The university is committed to providing students with high-quality education and preparing them for successful futures.

Covenant University’s success story demonstrates the impact of learning from the best. By implementing ideas from top universities around the world, it has created an environment that fosters academic excellence and innovation. This approach not only benefits the students but also contributes to the advancement of education in Nigeria and beyond.

As Covenant University continues to grow and evolve, it remains dedicated to offering exceptional education, driven by the insights gained from some of the world’s most respected universities. Its ranking as Nigeria’s best university is a testament to its commitment to excellence and its vision for the future of education.

He said, “While nothing was copied, a lot of inspiration was drawn from those studies, which eventually led to the crafting of our core values, making our products very unique.”

“My passion came alive to provide an alternative education, in terms of quality, that would rescue these young individuals from lifelong crises.”