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Crescent University

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Crescent University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Crescent University is a university in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, and it suits students looking for a range of college-based study options in a Nigerian setting. It also suits applicants who want to confirm the exact admissions route and programme details directly with the university before applying.

  2. What you can study

    You can study through the Bola Ajibola College of Law, the College of Environmental Sciences, the College of Information and Communication Technology, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, the College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, and the College of Health Sciences. The university’s programme catalogue is still being compiled here, so check the official website for the current list of degree programmes, entry routes, and any course-specific requirements.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. Because exact application steps are not published here, confirm the current procedure, document checklist, and contact point with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you live in Abeokuta, your accommodation choice, and your spending habits, so plan for local housing, food, transport, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Nigeria, and the language of instruction is not published here. Before applying from abroad, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, tuition payment method, accommodation options, and whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements on the official website.

  6. How it compares

    With 115 universities in Nigeria, Crescent University sits in a large national higher-education market. Its main distinction is its college structure across law, sciences, ICT, health sciences, and arts, social and management sciences, so it is best compared on programme fit and admissions details rather than on any published ranking or size metric.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Crescent University

Where is Crescent University located?

It is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

What colleges does Crescent University have?

It has the Bola Ajibola College of Law, the College of Environmental Sciences, the College of Information and Communication Technology, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, the College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, and the College of Health Sciences.

Is Crescent University public or private?

It is listed as a public university, while the summary says it was established as a private university.

What should an international applicant check before applying?

Check the official website for the current admissions process, entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, teaching language, and tuition fees.

Overview

Crescent University is located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a private university established by Nigerian Judge Bola Ajibola under the banner of the Islamic Mission for Africa. It has the following colleges: The Bola Ajibola College of Law, The College of Environmental Sciences, The College of Information and Communication Technology, The College of Natural and Applied Sciences, The College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences and The College of Health Sciences.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Nigeria.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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