Universities with low school fees in Nigeria

When talking about universities in Nigeria, you cannot but mention this 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, these schools have ever been in the heart of students and they have built strong trust in the heart of the masses.

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Below is the list of the Universities And Their School Fees

University of Ibadan (UI)

The University of Ibadan (UI) is unarguably the best university in Nigeria now. It was established almost immediately after the world two (WWII) in 1948. And as the first university in Nigeria, it did not become a full-fledged university, until 1962.  The university comprises of sixteen (16) faculties altogether.

The school fees range

₦16,000 to ₦39,000

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. In August 2014 the exalted institution was ranked by 4icu as the best university in the country. The school has fifteen (15) faculties altogether.

School fees range

₦10,700 to ₦18,300

Lagos State University (LASU)

Lagos state university is one of the most preferred state university in terms of student’s choice. The university is the only state in the former British Colony and it was established 1983 by 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.

School fees range

₦25,000

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.

School fees range

₦13,000 – ₦52,000

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU)

ABU Zaria is one of the popular university in sub-Saharan Africa. According to reports it occupies around 7000 hectares of land placing it on the list of one of the largest university 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.

School fees range

₦14,000 – ₦45,000

Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA)

As a technology-based school, FUTMINNA as gain 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 institution consists of Ten (10) faculties referred to as schools.

School fees range

₦24,000 – ₦50,000

University of Lagos (UNILAG)

The university is one of the most competitive universities in Nigeria because of its wide range of acceptance among the university aspirant.

According to reports, in 2013 the school altogether has approximately 57,000 students, making it one of the largest student populated university in the country. It was recently ranked as one of the best university in the world, after the University of Ibadan, Covenant University. Unilag was established in 1962 and there are about fourteen (14) faculties known as units in the school.

School fees range

₦14,000 – ₦66,000

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.

The school currently has fifteen (15) faculties been operated and functional in the institution.

School fees range

₦12,000 – ₦50,000

University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)

Is located in the Nigeria capital, Abuja with 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.

It was established in 1988. The university only has 10 faculties, excluding centres and colleges.

School fees range

₦39,000 – ₦43,000

Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

Just 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.

School fees range

₦39,000 – ₦62,000

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Undoubtedly, OAU is one of the best university 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.

School fees range

₦19,000 – ₦58,000