University in Nigeria
Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
University profile
Maranatha University Lagos is a private, faith-based university licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2021 through the National Universities Commission. Its vision is to build a world-class university founded on faith, excellence and integrity, raising graduates with godliness in their disciplines. The university is not under a church or organisation. Its motto is Faith, Excellence, Integrity, and its slogan is Grace to serve, Faith to win. Core values are godliness, faith, academic excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, integrity and social responsibility.
The university operates two Lagos campuses: the main campus on the Lekki-Epe Expressway at Abule Pan Bus Stop, Ibeju-Lekki, and a second campus at 1-15 Elim Close, off Ajibola-Aluko Street, Okota Roundabout, Okota. Its stated mission is to train individuals intellectually, physically and spiritually through innovative academic programmes, combining teaching with civic studies, religious and moral instruction, entrepreneurial skills and human development.
Academic work is organised into six faculties offering 42 degree programmes: Allied Health Sciences (Nursing, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Public Health, Health Information Management, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition and Dietetics); Arts, Management and Social Science (ten programmes including Accounting, Economics, Criminology and Security Studies, Mass Communication, Music and Theatre Arts); Education (ten programmes); Engineering and Technology (Computer, Electrical and Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering); Environmental Sciences (Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning); and Natural and Applied Sciences (nine programmes including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Biochemistry).
Part-time degree programmes run on four schedules (weekday mornings, weekday evenings, Monday-Wednesday-Friday, or weekends) with no JAMB score required, and a JUPEB programme offers a route into 200-level Direct Entry. Full-time and part-time undergraduate study is offered; there are no postgraduate programmes at present.
Student life is supported by onsite hostel accommodation (8-bedded, 6-bedded, 4-bedded and ensuite 4-bedded rooms), a university health centre, counselling and student welfare services, catering, a business centre, banking services, a chapel and sports and recreation facilities. The student fellowship and chaplaincy shape the Christian character of campus life.
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View scholarships for Maranatha University, Lagos →Entry is through UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB, part-time study or transfer from another recognised university. Applications for 2026/2027 are submitted by email to the deputy registrar with the completed application form and payment receipt; applicants are told to expect a response within 72 hours.
Applicants should have a minimum score of 150 in the 2026 UTME, subject to the requirements of the chosen programme. O'Level results are uploaded to JAMB CAP.
At least five relevant O'Level credit passes (SSCE/GCE or equivalent) including Mathematics and English.
Direct Entry candidates are admitted into 200 level. JUPEB applicants need five credit passes in subjects relevant to their intended course; the JUPEB programme runs for one academic session of two semesters (about 9-10 months) and leads to Direct Entry into 200-level degree programmes.
No JAMB score is required for part-time degree programmes in 2026/2027. Part-time programmes run five to six years depending on the course.
Transfer students from another recognised university submit the transfer application form with evidence of previous university studies.
Fees are paid into official university bank accounts only, never in cash or to a personal account. An acceptance fee of N50,000 is payable on admission for non-FAHS programmes.
Facilities include onsite hostels, a university health centre (first aid and medical consultation), a business centre (printing, photocopying, scanning), catering services, banking services, a university chapel, and sports and recreation facilities.
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