Universities and Tuition Fees
As of 2025, Nigerian universities are categorized into federal, state, and private institutions, each with varying tuition fees. Below is a comprehensive overview of select universities across these categories, including their tuition fee ranges:
Federal Universities and Tuition Fees (2025)
Federal universities are primarily funded by the federal government. While tuition is officially free, students are required to pay ancillary fees covering services like registration, laboratory use, and accommodation.(MySchoolGist)
|
University Name |
Location |
Tuition Fees (₦) |
|
University of Ibadan (UI) |
Ibadan, Oyo State |
₦230,000 |
|
University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
Lagos State |
₦190,250 |
|
University of Benin (UNIBEN) |
Benin City, Edo State |
₦190,000 |
|
University of Nigeria (UNN) |
Nsukka, Enugu State |
₦110,800 |
|
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) |
Zaria, Kaduna State |
₦82,625 |
|
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) |
Ile-Ife, Osun State |
₦163,200 |
|
University of Calabar (UNICAL) |
Calabar, Cross River |
₦155,000 |
|
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) |
Ilorin, Kwara State |
₦98,350 |
|
University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) |
Port Harcourt, Rivers |
₦214,750 |
|
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) |
Abuja |
₦227,500 |
Note: These fees are subject to change and may vary based on course of study and level.
🏛️ State Universities and Tuition Fees (2025)
State universities are established and funded by individual state governments. Tuition fees often differ for indigenes and non-indigenes.
|
University Name |
Location |
Tuition Fees (₦) |
|
Lagos State University (LASU) |
Ojo, Lagos State |
₦115,750 |
|
Ekiti State University (EKSU) |
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
₦140,000 |
|
Delta State University (DELSU) |
Abraka, Delta State |
₦150,000 |
|
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) |
Osogbo, Osun State |
₦130,000 |
|
Abia State University (ABSU) |
Uturu, Abia State |
₦56,000 |
|
Imo State University (IMSU) |
Owerri, Imo State |
₦120,000 |
|
Kwara State University (KWASU) |
Malete, Kwara State |
₦200,000 |
|
Nasarawa State University (NSUK) |
Keffi, Nasarawa State |
₦68,100 |
|
Plateau State University (PLASU) |
Bokkos, Plateau State |
₦40,000 |
|
Borno State University (BOSU) |
Maiduguri, Borno State |
₦33,000 |
Note: Fees may vary based on course and student residency status.
🏫 Private Universities and Tuition Fees (2025)
Private universities are established by individuals, corporate organizations, or religious bodies. Tuition fees are generally higher compared to public institutions.
|
University Name |
Location |
Tuition Fees (₦) |
|
Covenant University |
Ota, Ogun State |
₦937,500 – ₦1,002,500 |
|
Babcock University |
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State |
₦310,860 – ₦1,500,000 |
|
Afe Babalola University |
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
₦800,000 – ₦2,500,000 |
|
Nile University of Nigeria |
Abuja |
₦1,200,000 – ₦5,950,000 |
|
Bowen University |
Iwo, Osun State |
₦84,000 – ₦1,185,000 |
|
Redeemer's University |
Ede, Osun State |
₦600,000 – ₦1,450,000 |
|
American University of Nigeria |
Yola, Adamawa State |
₦200,000 – ₦2,442,000 |
|
Landmark University |
Omu-Aran, Kwara State |
₦532,000 – ₦675,000 |
|
Lead City University |
Ibadan, Oyo State |
₦550,000 – ₦570,000 |
|
Veritas University |
Abuja |
₦690,000 – ₦2,000,000 |
Note: Tuition fees vary based on course of study and level. (Business Day)
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