See Most Expensive Private, Federal & State Universities In 2026

 SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES — TUITION & SCHOOL FEES, 2026


University — Annual Fees


🟣Babcock University — ₦2.5m–₦4.5m+

🟣Bowen University — ₦1.2m–₦2.5m+

🟣Afe Babalola University — ₦1.5m–₦3.5m+

🟣Redeemer's University — ₦1.2m–₦2.5m+

🟣Covenant University — ₦1.5m–₦2.5m+


STATE UNIVERSITIES


University — Annual Fees


🟣Lagos State University (LASU) — ₦150k–₦250k+

🟣Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) — ₦100k–₦250k+

🟣Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟣Osun State University (UNIOSUN) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟠Kwara State University (KWASU) — ₦100k–₦200k+


FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES


University — Annual Fees


🟣University of Lagos (UNILAG) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟣University of Ibadan (UI) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟢University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟠University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) — ₦100k–₦200k+

🟣Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) — ₦100k–₦200k+


Private Universities — ₦1.2m–₦4.5m+

State Universities — ₦100k–₦250k+

Federal Universities — ₦100k–₦200k+


The selected private universities have substantially higher annual fees than the selected federal and state universities. Actual fees vary by institution, programme and level.


🟠 NC ⚫ NE 🔴 NW 🟣 SW 🟤 SS 🟢 SE


NB: This is a notable/selected list, not a complete ranking of Nigerian universities. Figures are indicative 2026 ranges and may include school charges beyond tuition.


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