State universities in Nigeria and school fees (2023)

Planning to attend any of the state universities in Nigeria? I’m sure finance might be one of your considerations.

Going to a university in Nigeria is a great way to increase your earning potential these days.

And just as each of the 36 states of Nigeria have a university, so are their regulations different.

There are basically three category of universities in Nigeria. Federal universities, state universities, and private universities.

This post contains the current school fees of all state universities in Nigeria.

By the way, I recently wrote a blog showing you the school fees of all federal universities in Nigeria. You should check it out if you intend studying at a federal university.

And if studying at a private university is an option for you, then check out the school fees of all private universities in Nigeria.

Are you still on this page? It means you need information on the school fees of state universities.

One thing is certain. You’ll be informed, and walk away with full knowledge of the school fees of your first choice university.

Moreover, knowledge of the school fees of other state universities will also come as a bonus to you.

Current school fees of all state universities in Nigeria

Find the current school fees of all state universities in Nigeria below.

Bear in mind that these school fees were does charged in the 2021/2022 academic session, and are accurate at the time of this post. However, know that universities may chose to increase their school fees from previous session.

But this list is meant to give you an idea of the fees you should prepare to pay.

1. Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa (BMU) – ₦125,000 – ₦605,000 (depending on course and locality)

2. University of Cross River, Calabar (UNICROSS) – Indigene (₦74,690) Non-indigene (₦84,690)

3. Rivers State University, Portharcourt (RSU) – Indigene (₦70,000 – ₦90,000) Non-indigene (₦120,000 – ₦150,000)

4. Niger Delta University, Amassoma (NDU) – Indigene (₦110,000 – ₦150,000) Non-indigene (₦160,000 – ₦200,000)

5. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU) – ₦122,000 – ₦190,000 (depending on course and locality)

6. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED) – ₦250,000 – ₦380,000 (depending on course and locality)

7. Chukwuemeka Odumegu University, Uli (COOU) – ₦128,000 – ₦405,000 (depending on course and locality)

8. Sule Lamido University, Kafin-Hausa (SLU) – ₦7,500 – ₦80,000 (depending on course and locality)

9. Sokoto State University, Birnin Kebbi Road – ₦50,000 – ₦70,000 (depending on course and locality)

10. Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (ADUN) – ₦1.2 million

11. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) – ₦80,000 – ₦150,000 (depending on course and locality)

12. Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN) – ₦252,000 – ₦330,000 (depending on course and locality)

13. Lagos State University, Ojo (LASU) – ₦60,000 – ₦200,000 (depending on course and locality)

14. Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot-Akpaden (AKSU) – ₦60,000 – ₦80,000 (depending on course and locality)

15. Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro (DSUST) – ₦185,000 – ₦290,000 (depending on course and locality)

16. Dennis Osadebay University Asaba (DOU) – ₦185,000

Those are the state universities in Nigeria and their school fees. Though this post is regularly updated. So you can expect more if you check on it again.

As you would observe, the school fees of most state universities in Nigeria is high. If finance is a major consideration for you, then you have some decision to make.

Well, I hope you found this post helpful. Feel free to leave a comment stating the current tuition fee on your school.

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Maxwell Tega

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