School fees for 2025/2026 academic session?

Aliyuus2

6 months ago

Bauchi State University (BASU), now Sa'adu Zungur University (SAZU), released its 2025/2026 fees in late 2025, with indigenous freshers paying around ₦51,000 and non-indigenous freshers about ₦84,000, while returning students pay less; you'll find the detailed breakdown on their official applicant portal or university website for specific programs.
Here's how to find the official 2025/2026 fee schedule:
Visit the SAZU Portal: Go to the official Sa'adu Zungur University, Bauchi applicant portal.
Check the Announcements: Look for recent news or a dedicated fees section for the 2025/2026 session.
Specific Program Fees: The fees vary by faculty and program, so check the detailed PDF or breakdown available on the site.
Example Fees (Based on recent reports for 2025/2026):
Fresh Indigenous Students: ~₦51,000
Fresh Non-Indigenous Students: ~₦84,000
Returning Students: Lower fees than freshers.
For the most accurate and complete breakdown, always refer to the official university sources.
If you are a prospective student looking for information on application fees or specific program costs, you can often find them on the university's official applicant portal.
Would you like me to search for the specific application fees for a particular program, like Computer Science or Medicine, at Sa'adu Zungur University?

frankings

6 months ago

Here’s a *general overview* of **school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session** in Nigerian universities. Fees vary a lot by school type (federal, state, private), programme, and whether you are a new or returning student. These are **estimates and examples**—for exact figures always check the **official school website or bursary notices**.

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## **1. Federal Universities (Most Affordable)**

Federal universities are subsidized by the government, so tuition is usually **low**.

Typical range (per session):

* Around **₦45,000 – ₦100,000** for most programmes in schools like **UNILAG, UI, UNN, ABU, UNIBEN, FUTA, UJ, UNIPORT** etc. ([WITHIN NIGERIA][1])

**Examples:**

* University of Ibadan: ~₦50,000–80,000
* UNIPORT: ~₦60,000–100,000
* Ahmadu Bello University: ~₦50,000–85,000 ([MYUNI][2])

These don’t include extra levies like acceptance fee, departmental charges, ICT, exams, hostel, etc. ([WITHIN NIGERIA][1])

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## **2. State Universities (Moderate Fees)**

State universities vary more but are generally higher than federal schools:

Typical range:

* Around **₦80,000 – ₦215,000 +** per session for most courses. ([WITHIN NIGERIA][1])

Examples include:

* **LASU (Lagos State University)** — ~₦50,000–120,000+
* **UNIOSUN** — Medicine ~₦1,335,000; Law ~₦930,000+ (information seen from one fee update). ([Edubase][3])

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## **3. Private Universities (Most Expensive)**

Private university fees are much higher and vary drastically by school and programme:

Ranges per session:

* **₦500,000 – ₦2,000,000+** depending on programme and institution. ([Nursing Health][4])

Examples:

* **Covenant University** — around ₦900,000 – ₦1,200,000
* **Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)** — ~₦1,000,000 – ₦2,000,000
* **Babcock University** — ~₦700,000 – ₦1,800,000
* Private schools often charge extra for accommodation, ICT, lab fees, development levies, etc. ([Accolade][5])

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## **Specific Published School Fee Schedules**

Some schools have released official detailed 2025/2026 figures:

### **Covenant University**

Fees vary by programme (Humanities, Sciences, Engineering), often above **₦1,700,000 – ₦2,000,000+** depending on course category. ([Covenant University Admissions][6])

### **Koladaisi University, Ibadan**

Tuition examples (new students):

* Applied sciences: **₦565,000**
* Social sciences & Arts: **₦544,000–₦665,500**
* Law: ~₦1,560,350
* Medical-related fields higher. ([Koladaisi University][7])

### **Phoenix University, Nasarawa**

Returning student fees:

* Social/Management: ~**₦406,000**
* Natural/Science & Allied: ~**₦470,000**
* Accommodation ~₦150,000 extra. ([Phoenix University Agwada][8])

### **Godfrey Okoye University (Medicine & Nursing)**

* Medicine & Surgery: ~₦4,600,000 (1st year)
* Nursing Sciences: ~₦1,902,000 (1st year) ([Godfrey Okoye University][9])

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## 🧠 **Tips When Looking at Fees**

* Most universities list **tuition + compulsory levies** (acceptance, registration, faculty, ICT, library) separately. ([WITHIN NIGERIA][1])
* **Hostel/accommodation** is usually extra.
* Fees can vary **between programmes** — Medicine, Law, and Engineering usually cost more.

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If you want, tell me the **specific university** (e.g., UNIPORT, UNILAG, LASU, ABUAD, Covenant), and I can give a **detailed fee breakdown** for the 2025/2026 session.

[1]: https://www.withinnigeria.com/news/2025/06/14/what-students-now-pay-a-breakdown-of-nigerian-federal-and-state-universities-tuition-hikes-as-of-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What Students now pay: A breakdown of Nigerian Federal and State universities’ tuition hikes as of 2025"
[2]: https://myuni.com.ng/list-of-federal-universities-in-nigeria-and-their-school-fees/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "List of Federal Universities in Nigeria and their School Fees - MYUNI"
[3]: https://edubase.ng/uniosun-new-tuition-fees-for-2025-2026-session/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "FULL LIST: UNIOSUN new tuition fees for 2025/2026 session for all departments »"
[4]: https://nursinghealth.org/list-of-universities-in-nigeria-and-their-school-fees/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "List of Universities in Nigeria and Their School Fees 2025/2026 Academic Session – NURSINGHEALTH.ORG"
[5]: https://accolade.com.ng/list-of-private-universities-in-nigeria/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "List of Private Universities in Nigeria and Their School Fees – Courses and Admission Requirements 2025 Updated - Accolade"
[6]: https://admissions.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/APPROVED-SCHOOL-FEES-FOR-2025.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "APPROVED SCHOOL FEES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION | | | | |"
[7]: https://koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SCHOOL-FEES-STRUCTURE-2025-2026-pdf-New-Student.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "KOLADAISI UNIVERSITY, IBADAN | | | | | | | | | |"
[8]: https://phoenixuniversity.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/25-26-Rtrng-Stdnt.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "PHOENIX UNIVERSITY"
[9]: https://gouni.edu.ng/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GOUNI-FEES-STRUCTURE-2025.2026.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU."