After graduating a school many young people face the dilemma what high educational institution to choose for further education. There are many Nigerian universities the same as many criteria for choosing them. Before entering the higher educational institution, prospective students study all available information paying attention to the location, feedbacks, proposed courses, disciplines and, of course, fees. We have prepared a list of the most popular, reasonable and rather expensive federal universities in Nigeria.
Merits mention that the full school fees depend on many issues, so the figures here are just the estimation.
Nigerian universities and their school fees
List of federal universities in Nigeria and their school fees 2017ABU – Ahmadu Bello University
- Information: This educational institution has many graduate and post-graduate programs and proved itself as a research university.
- Location: Zaria, Kaduna State
- Year of foundation: 1962
- Average school fee: 27,000 Naira
Wellspring University
- Information: This private educational institution is officially accredited by NUC. Proposes academic and non-academic facilities.
- Location: Benin City, Edo State
- Year of foundation: 2009
- Average school fee: information, provided by admission committee.
UI – University of Ibadan
- Information: Very popular and reputable Nigerian higher educational institutions
- Location: Is situated near Ibadan
- Average school fee: 30,000 Naira
UNIABUJA – Abuja University, Gwagwalada
- Information: This educational institution has right to run both distance and established learning.
- Location: Abuja State
- Year of foundation: 1988
- Average school fee: 36,000 Naira
Edo University, Iyamo
- Information: 70% private and 30% state educational institution. Is the most expensive university in Nigeria.
- Location: Edo State
- Year of foundation: 1962
- Average school fee: 710,000 Naira
FUNAAB – Federal University of Agriculture
- Location: Ogun State, Abeokuta
- Year of foundation: 1988
- Average school fee: 32,000 Naira
Novena University Ogume
- Information: It is a private educational institution, accredited by Federal Government of Nigeria.
- Location: Amai, Delta State
- Year of foundation: 2005
- Novena University school fees: 400,000 Naira
BUK – Bayero University, Kano
- Location: Kano State
- Year of foundation: 1977
- Average school fee: 33,000 Naira
Rhema University, Aba
- Information: Private accredited Christian university. This university has big infrastructure: a big library, research laboratories, farm, hospital, radio station.
- Location: Aba, Abia State
- Year of foundation: 2009
- Average school fee: 325,000 Naira
UNICAL – University of Calabar
- Information: This educational institution is a federal government research university.
- Location: Calabar, Cross River State
- Year of foundation: 1975
- Average school fee: 35,000 Naira
UDUSOK – Usman Danfodio University
- Location: Sokoto
- Year of foundation: 1975
- Average School fee: 37,000 Naira
UNIBEN – University of Benin
- Information: Federal university, one of the first in Nigeria.
- Location: Benin City, Edo State
- Year of foundation: 1970
- Average School fee: 47,000 Naira
FUTO – Federal University of Technology
- Information: Is specialized in technological education.
- Year of foundation: 1980
- Location: Owerri, Imo State
- Average school fee: 48,000 Naira
NOUN – National Open University of Nigeria
- Information: This university is a Federal Open and Distance Learning institution
- Location: Victoria Island
- Year of foundation: 1983 Courses and faculties: It proposes seven hundred fifty courses and fifty programs. All courses are accredited by NUC.
- Average School fee: 41,000 Naira
FUTA – Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Information: The educational institution produces graduates with technological knowledge. It is well-known as the eighth best university in Nigeria.
- Year of foundation: 1981
- Location: Akure, Ondo State
- Average school fee: 49,000 Naira
UNILAG – University of Lagos
- Information: Is well-known as federal government university, which has a good research reputation.
- Location: Lagos State
- Year of foundation: 1962
- Average school fee: 55,000 Naira
Hope you have found the information, you were interested in. As you can see, the universities in Nigeria are various (to every taste and wallet) and differ in proposed educational programs, facilities and school fees of course. Each student will find his best university, as well you will also do. Good luck!
