University in Nigeria
Imota, Lagos State
University profile
Caleb University is a private, Christian-founded university at Imota, Lagos, established by its proprietor Dr. Oladega Adelowo Adebogun. The National Universities Commission granted its operating licence on 17 May 2007. Its motto is “For God and Humanity”, and it combines Christian values with an emphasis on academic excellence, professional competence and character formation.
The university is organised as a federation of colleges, with more than 150 programmes across ten colleges: Arts, Social and Management Sciences (CASMAS); Communications and Media Studies (COCOMS); Computing and Information System (COCIS); Environmental Sciences and Management (COLENSMA); Health Sciences (COHEALTHS); Law (COLAW); Education (COLED); Pure and Applied Sciences (COPAS); Postgraduate Studies (COPOS); and the Caleb Business School. JUPEB preliminary programmes and a distance-learning arm are also run. Newer offerings include Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Public Health, Film and Media Studies, Journalism and Medical Laboratory Science, alongside the biomedical sciences.
The College of Health Sciences contains the Faculties of Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Basic Medical Sciences (Human Anatomy, Human Physiology) and Allied Health Sciences (Public Health, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Information Technology and Health Informatics, Health Information Management). The College of Law was established in September 2021; its Law programme has been accredited by the NUC and the Council of Legal Education, which raised its admission quota from 50 to 110 after the November 2024 accreditation visit. The Caleb Business School is described as the flagship college and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes together with short courses and executive training.
The campus at KM 15, Ikorodu-Itoikin Road, Imota, covers 110 hectares and has laboratories, a library with physical and e-library collections, halls of residence, a chapel, a medical clinic accredited for primary health care, a cafeteria and sporting facilities. Students live in named halls such as Mary, Susanah, Elisha, Esme, Joseph, Levi, Rebecca, Deborah, Integrity, Joshua and Mercy, plus David Hostel, with rooms allocated at the start of each session. Chapel services, fellowship groups and a character-formation programme run alongside the academic calendar, and Student Affairs supports over 20 clubs and societies, the Student Representative Council, counselling and career services. Sports include football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and board games, with an annual Vice-Chancellor's Games and participation in Nigeria Private Universities Games Association competitions.
Research is coordinated through eight centres, including the Centre for Data Analytics and Simulations, the Centre for Grants and Endowments and the Centre for Global Engagement, Non-Government and Industry Partnership. The university also hosts journals, a publications directory and open educational resources.
Caleb's fees page says pioneer-cohort awards and a Zenith Bank/Caleb University scholarship cover up to 50% of tuition for outstanding candidates with demonstrated need, and that per-semester instalment plans are available.
Outstanding candidates with demonstrated need; apply via the admissions office.
Awards cover up to 50% of tuition for qualifying candidates.
Zenith Bank/Caleb University Scholarship and Pioneer-Cohort Awards →
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View scholarships for Caleb University, Lagos →Five SSCE, NECO or GCE credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics (and Physics plus one of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science for computing programmes); further subjects as set by each programme. A valid UTME score meeting the programme cut-off, with Caleb University chosen as first-choice institution. UTME candidates who have completed NYSC or are over 25 are eligible regardless of NYSC status.
Entry at 200 level with two A-Level passes, IJMB or JUPEB results, an ND (Lower Credit minimum) or relevant NCE; HND Computer Science at Lower Credit enters at 300 level for computing programmes. Direct Entry candidates also register with JAMB for Direct Entry.
Candidates from another university must have completed at least one full academic session with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5.0 scale, and provide a stamped, sealed official transcript. Credit transfer is assessed by the department and depends on space availability.
At least a second class lower division in an appropriate field, or a postgraduate diploma at credit or merit level. Applicants provide a transcript sent by the previous institution, degree certificates, NYSC discharge certificate, passport photograph and three referees who report confidentially to the College. Departments may interview or set a qualifying examination. Programmes lead to PGD, MSc, MBA, MPhil and PhD, and run full-time, with the first semester from October to February and the second from April to July.
The distance-learning programme (BSc Computer Science) does not require JAMB UTME: five O-Level credits including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings, or NCE/ND/HND for direct entry; minimum age 16.
Undergraduate applications for 2026/2027 are online, with closing date 31 October 2026; the application fee is ₦10,000 (₦15,000 for Law and Nursing Science). Postgraduate applications close 31 January 2027; fee ₦15,000. The fee may be paid online or by PIN from an accredited marketer. Steps: create an account, pay, enter bio-data, O-Level and JAMB details, upload documents, submit. Shortlisted applicants are scheduled for a 20-minute online interview, and successful candidates receive an admission letter and pay an acceptance fee. Documents: passport photograph, birth certificate or declaration of age, O-Level results for all sittings, JAMB result, state of origin certificate and valid identification.
2026/2027 session fees for most undergraduate programmes are ₦1,480,000 (100 level), ₦1,460,000 (200 and 300 level) and ₦1,500,000 (400 level), payable in three instalments of 50%, 25% and 25%. Optional hostel accommodation ranges from ₦250,000 to ₦1,800,000 per session depending on hall and room type.
Facilities: the library offers physical collections, 24/7 e-library access (e-books, e-journals, databases, past examination papers and theses), silent study and group discussion areas and information-literacy training. The medical clinic has three certified nurses/medical officers and a drug dispensary, and works with Agbowa General Hospital. Halls of residence: Mary, Susanah, Elisha, Esme, Joseph, Levi, Rebecca, Deborah, Integrity, Joshua, Mercy and David Hostel, in 2, 4, 6 and 8-bed rooms. Sports facilities include a refurbished sports pavilion, basketball court, and an athletics track.
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