Finding an affordable university that provides quality education can be a challenge. Whether you’re searching for an affordable option for your child or yourself as a student, you’re in the right place. We have compiled a list of the top 10 affordable universities in Nigeria that also maintain high standards. You’ll be surprised at how affordable some of these esteemed institutions are. Enjoy!
9. BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO
BUK is a federal university located in Kano State, Nigeria. The university was once a small college that ran advanced-level training. It was initially known as Ahmadu Bello College, established in 1970, after which it was renamed Abdullahi Bayero College and moved from Kano Old Airport to its new site in Kano. It started full university programs in 1964. Bayero University (BUK) has 5 campuses, 18 faculties, 16 centers, 4 schools, 1 college, and 94 departments. The school currently has over 40,000 students enrolled. The estimated school fees for returning and new students at Bayero University range from 35,500 to 49,000 naira, excluding the acceptance fee.
8. UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (UI)
The University of Ibadan is a federal government-owned institution located in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was founded in 1948 and is popularly known as the first university in Nigeria. It was initially referred to as the College of the University of London until 1962, when it became UI. As of May 2023, the University of Ibadan is ranked number one in Nigeria and number seven in Africa. The university has sixteen faculties and two colleges. The school fees for undergraduates at the University of Ibadan range from 34,300 to 37,000 naira, depending on the course of study.
7. AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a federal university located in Zaria town, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was founded on October 4, 1962, initially as the University of Northern Nigeria, and later renamed in honor of the prominent late monarch, Ahmadu Bello. ABU is considered the largest university in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 17 faculties, 106 departments, 16 research institutes, and 3 colleges of agriculture. The estimated school fees for undergraduates at ABU range from 27,000 to 41,000 Naira, depending on the course of study, excluding other fees such as acceptance fees or hostel fees.
6. UNIVERSITY OF JOS (UNIJOS)
This is a federal university in Jos, Nigeria, that was formerly a campus of the University of Ibadan in 1971. The school became a federal university in October 1975, when the British government proclaimed the establishment of new schools. The estimated school fees for UNIJOS undergraduates are 27,000 Naira, and for new students, it is 71,000 Naira without accommodation. With accommodation, the charge is 84,200 Naira for new students and 40,600 Naira for returning students. These amounts do not include other expenses such as departmental fees and the likes.
5. UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS (UNILAG)
The University of Lagos is a federal university established in 1962, located in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. The university has a total of 110 departments, 129 postgraduate programs, and over 62,000 students. The university is one of the most populated universities in Nigeria and has quite a large number of postgraduates too. The university’s school fees range from 25,000 to 55,000 Naira, for undergraduates, depending on the course of study.
4. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (NAU)
NAU is a federal university in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. NAU was once part of the Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) and underwent several mergers with the Nnewi campuses of ASUTECH before becoming Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The university became a federal university under the Nigerian government in 1992. The estimated amount paid by undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, including all other fees except the acceptance and hostel fee, ranges from 25,000 to 50,000 Naira, with students of medicine and engineering paying the higher amount. For fresh students, approximately 100,000 naira is required.
3. OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY (OAU)
OAU is a federal university established in 1962. The university is located in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university is one of the top ten federal universities in Nigeria. The university has two colleges, 13 faculties, and over 118 departments with over 30,000 students. The estimated school fees for undergraduate students in OAU range from 19,000 to 70,000 Naira, with medical students paying a higher amount.
2. THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, FUTA
FUTA is a federal school of technology established in 1981 and located in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The school is a technology-based school with great standards and has about 50 departments. The estimated school fees for FUTA students range from 13,200 to 24,000 Naira, aside from other fees such as acceptance fees and the cost of a FUTA-branded laptop, which is 35,000 Naira.
1. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA (FUNAAB)
FUNAAB is a federal university of technology located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. The school was established as a federal school on January 1, 1988. The school has 30 undergraduate programs, 31 postgraduate programs. The vision of the university is to build great leaders, found worthy in learning and character, generate and advance knowledge through teaching, learning, and the provision of excellent learning conditions, and contribute to sustainable development through community engagements. The school fees estimated for FUNAAB undergraduates range from 13,000 to 36,000 Naira, with engineering and veterinary medicine students paying an additional sum of 10,000 Naira
Source: InsideOAU.com
