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Top Universities with the Lowest School Fees in Nigeria
The joy of parents is to send their children to a standard school with affordable or low school fees. See the list of Top Nigerian universities with the lowest tuition fees.
When talking about universities in Nigeria, you cannot but mention these schools, not only because they were the bedrock i.e. the foundational higher institution in the country and they operate a very low tuition program and through all this, they still maintain standard and excellence.
The universities that will be listed here have maintained their stand even with the advent of private universities which many consider being installed with excellence, standard, conducive environment, easy accessibility to learning facilities and every other basic and advanced infrastructure that aids learning. The reputation of these schools precedes them and they have built strong trust in the heart of the masses.
NOTE: Please be aware that this article was written with resources and information at hand, at this time. The schools may draft a change to this respect, and if there are already changes, please understand with us and if possible, we’ll like you to leave a comment indicating these changes, so as to update and effect the changes accordingly. Also, this list consists of school fees payable by fresh students and returning students. Fresh students pay higher than returning students, but the price is fixed around this range.
List of Cheapest Universities And Their School Fees
1. University of Ibadan (UI)
Entrance Gate to the University of Ibadan (UI)The University of Ibadan (UI) is unarguably the best university in Nigeria now. It was established almost immediately after world war two (WWII) in 1948. And as the first university in Nigeria, it did not become a full-fledged university, until 1962. The university comprises sixteen (16) faculties altogether.
University of Ibadan school fees range: ₦16,000 to ₦39,000
2. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Senate Building, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)The University of Ilorin is located in the ancient of Ilorin. It was established in 1975 by the then Federal Military Government and the school is a federal owned institution. Over the past decade, Unilorin has topped the list of most applied universities in Nigeria which makes its admission competitive.
The University of Ilorin has fifteen (15) faculties altogether.
UNILORIN School fees range: ₦10,700 to ₦18,300
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3. Lagos State University (LASU)
Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (LASU)Lagos State University is one of the most preferred state universities in terms of student’s choice. The university is the only state in the former British Colony, established in 1983 by the Lagos state government.
The university has been unrelenting in the pursuit of its mission of becoming a citadel of learning, a community with the trademark of excellence in teaching, research and service to humanity.
There are eleven (11) faculties in the university.
LASU School fees range: ₦21,000 – ₦27,000
4. Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)
When talking about the top best university in Nigeria, there’s always a top spot for this institution. The university is a Technological and research base institution, so it distinguishes it from the regular universities.
FUTA was established in 1981 by the drive to create a university that specialized in the theoretical knowledge of technology and produces graduates in such respect. In 2015 it was ranked as the eighth (8th) best and as the best technological university in Nigeria by webometrics. There are seven (7) faculties called schools in the institution.
FUTA School fees range: ₦13,000 – ₦52,000
5. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU)
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Senate BuildingABU Zaria is one of the popular universities in sub-Saharan Africa. According to reports it occupies around 7000 hectares of land placing it on the list of one of the largest universities in the region. It was established in 1962.
Ahmadu Bello University was ranked No. 1 University in Nigeria for 2017 by the National Universities Commission (NUC). It claimed the top spot out of a hundred Universities ranked by the commission, comprising public and private universities. Meanwhile, in Webometrics list of top 30 Nigerian Universities based on openness, Ahmadu Bello University was ranked 10th in Nigeria.
There are Thirteen (13) faculties altogether in the university, excluding institutes and centres.
ABU Zaria School fees range: ₦14,000 – ₦45,000
6. Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA)
Senate Building of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA)As a technology-based school, FUTMINNA has gained recognition internationally.
FUTMINNA specializes in technological education. The University is a designated Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and It was established in 1983.
Altogether, the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) consists of Ten (10) faculties referred to as schools.
FUTMINNA School fees range: ₦24,000 – ₦50,000
7. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
UNILAG Senate BuildingThe University of Lagos is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria because of its wide range of acceptance among university aspirants.
According to reports, in 2013 the school altogether has approximately 57,000 students, making it one of the largest student populated universities in the country. It was recently ranked as one of the best universities in the world, after the University of Ibadan, Covenant University.
The University of Lagos, UNILAG was established in 1962 and there are about fourteen (14) faculties known as units in the school.
UNILAG School fees range: ₦14,000 – ₦66,000
8. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
The University of Benin (UNIBEN)The university is one of the most outstanding universities in Nigeria.
The Great University of Benin also known as UNIBEN is one of Nigeria’s first generational universities. The University of Benin was founded in 1970 when it started as an Institute of Technology and was later accredited and licensed to the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1 July 1971.
UNIBEN currently has fifteen (15) faculties been operated and functional in the institution.
UNIBEN School fees range: ₦12,000 – ₦50,000
9. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
Senate Building of the University of AbujaThe University is located in the Nigeria capital, Abuja with a landmass covering more than 11,000 hectares of land. The Law Faculty being the pride of the University of Abuja is known for having one of the most Organized Student Representative Councils (LAWSAN) in the Country.
The University of Abuja, UNIABUJA was established in 1988 and only has 10 faculties, excluding centres and colleges.
UNIABUJA School fees range: ₦39,000 – ₦43,000
10. Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)
University Auditorium, FUTOJust like every other technological base and oriented institution in the country, FUTO also specializes in technological education. The University is a designated Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs.
It was established in 1980. FUTO altogether consists of nine (9) faculties regarded as schools.
FUTO School fees range: ₦39,000 – ₦62,000
11. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU || Photo Credit: www.modamo.comUndoubtedly, OAU is one of the best universities in Nigeria with Collaborations and recognition both locally and internationally. It was established in 1961, though it began as a post-secondary and higher education in Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is one of three Universities established in Nigeria between 1961 and 1962. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife by the regional government of Western Nigeria, led by late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, and was renamed Obafemi Awolowo University on 12 May 1987 in honour of Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), the first premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, whose brainchild the university was.
OAU School fees range: ₦19,000 – ₦58,000