School Fees in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics & Colleges 2026/2027: What You Will Pay

Posted on November 6, 2026

Updated on 6 November 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: Nigerian tertiary fees vary enormously: federal universities now charge roughly ₦80,000–₦260,000 per session (BUK ₦106,800–₦171,800; UNIBEN ₦85,000–₦95,000; FUTA ₦258,000; UNILAG ₦126,325–₦256,325), state universities ₦100,000–₦350,000, private universities ₦600,000 to several million, federal polytechnics ₦45,000–₦120,000, colleges of education ₦30,000–₦150,000 and public nursing colleges ₦150,000–₦400,000. Fresh students add an acceptance fee (₦10,000–₦120,000) and one-off charges.

Last updated: November 2026 · Academic session: 2026/2027 · UTME year: 2026

Verified fees for popular institutions (latest published)

Institution Fees (new students) Acceptance fee
University of Benin (UNIBEN) ₦85,000–₦95,000 school charges + ₦20,000 one-time charges (unchanged for 2025/2026 per official notice) ₦122,820 science / ₦115,670 non-science (2025/2026)
University of Ibadan (UI) see page ₦50,000 (2025/2026)
University of Calabar (UNICAL) see page ₦40,300 (2025/2026, third-party)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) see page ₦25,000 (2026/2027, third-party)
University of Lagos (UNILAG) ₦126,325–₦256,325 (2024/2025) ₦20,000 (2025/2026, third-party sources)
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) ₦173,640 (Faculty of Education freshers, 2025/2026; other faculties vary) ₦30,000 (2025/2026)
University of Uyo (UNIUYO) see page ₦30,000 (2025/2026)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) see page ₦30,000 (2026/2027, third-party)
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) see page ₦75,000 (2025/2026)
Lagos State University (LASU) about ₦40,634–₦151,000 tuition depending on stream (2025/2026) plus ₦30,000 medical and ₦30,000 acceptance ₦30,000 (2025/2026)
Osun State University Osogbo (UNIOSUN) see page ₦50,000 (2025/2026)
Babcock University (BU) see page ₦150,000 (₦300,000 for Law and Medicine)
Covenant University (CUO) see page about ₦350,000 (2026; counts toward school fees)
Bayero University Kano (BUK) ₦106,800–₦171,800 (2025/2026) ₦10,000 (2025/2026)
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) ₦64,250 compulsory fees for new undergraduates excluding tuition (2026); registration ₦10,000; exam ₦1,000 per course ₦7,500 undergraduate (from January 2025; replaced the JAMB regularisation fee)
Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna (NDA) None — cadets pay no school fees —
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) ₦162,500 consolidated (2025/2026, third-party) ₦65,000 (2025/2026, third-party)
Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife (OAU) ₦151,200–₦190,200 (2026/2027, third-party) ₦35,000 (2026/2027, third-party; ₦20,000 also cited)

What ‘school fees’ includes

Tuition is nominally free in federal institutions; the charges are levies: registration, examination, ICT, library, medical, sports, ID card, development, accreditation, caution deposit (refundable) and departmental dues. New students also pay acceptance fee, matriculation, medical screening and, optionally, hostel.

How to pay safely

  • Generate your invoice/RRR on the school portal; pay via Remita, bank, card or USSD.
  • Never pay into a personal account; the portal shows the only valid payment channel.
  • Print and keep receipts; course registration depends on confirmed payment.
  • Instalments are common (two tranches); late payment attracts penalties.

Fees pages by institution type

Universities

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Colleges of Education

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Frequently asked questions

Which federal university has the cheapest school fees?

Among verified figures, UNIBEN (₦85,000–₦95,000) and FUTMINNA (₦90,950, 2024 schedule) are lowest; BUK and UNILAG are mid-range; FUTA (₦258,000) is highest.

Is tuition free in federal universities?

Tuition is free for Nigerians; students pay levies that now total ₦80,000–₦260,000 per session.

How much is acceptance fee?

₦10,000 (BUK) to ₦122,820 (UNIBEN science) among verified schools; private universities charge ₦150,000–₦350,000.

Do returning students pay less?

Yes; they skip acceptance, matriculation and one-off charges.

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