Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) Tuition Fees for All Courses

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), is one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, renowned for its academic excellence, modern infrastructure, and commitment to producing globally competitive graduates. Founded by legal icon Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various colleges including Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, and Agriculture.

If you're planning to study at ABUAD or are simply exploring your options, understanding the tuition fees for your preferred course is essential for effective financial planning. Tuition fees at ABUAD vary by program, level of study, and college due to the unique academic and facility requirements of each field. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the tuition fees for all courses offered at Afe Babalola University, including additional charges such as accommodation, medicals, ICT, and other development levies.

Whether you’re a new student, parent, or guardian, this guide will help you stay informed and financially prepared for the academic journey at ABUAD.

Afe Babalola University School Fees

Medicine and Surgery

Level 100 – ₦4,670,000
Level 200 – ₦5,875,000
Level 300 – ₦5,875,000
Level 400 – ₦5,755,000
Level 500 – ₦5,555,000
Level 600 – ₦5,555,000

Nursing

Level 100 – ₦2,670,000
Level 200 – ₦2,635,500
Level 300 – ₦2,635,500
Level 400 – ₦2,635,500
Level 500 – ₦2,625,000

Medical Laboratory Science

Level 100 – ₦2,470,000
Level 200 – ₦2,235,500
Level 300 – ₦2,235,500
Level 400 – ₦2,235,500
Level 500 – ₦2,225,000

Physiology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Anatomy

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Pharmacology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Public Health

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Dentistry

Level 100 – ₦4,170,000
Level 200 – ₦3,318,000
Level 300 – ₦3,318,000
Level 400 – ₦3,318,000
Level 500 – ₦3,718,000
Level 600 – ₦3,268,000

Optometry

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500
Level 500 – ₦1,225,000
Level 600 – ₦1,225,000

Computer Science

Level 100 – ₦1,770,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Biochemistry

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Microbiology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Human Biology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Industrial Chemistry

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Agriculture

Level 100 – ₦1,128,000
Level 200 – ₦1,114,500
Level 300 – ₦1,114,500
Level 400 – ₦1,114,500
Level 500 – ₦1,025,000

Mathematics

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Physics

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Geology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Petroleum Chemistry

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Biotechnology

Level 100 – ₦1,370,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Architecture

Level 100 – ₦1,770,000
Level 200 – ₦1,356,500
Level 300 – ₦1,356,500
Level 400 – ₦1,356,500

Petroleum Engineering

Level 100 – ₦2,270,000
Level 200 – ₦2,056,500
Level 300 – ₦2,056,500
Level 400 – ₦2,056,500
Level 500 – ₦1,925,000

(Same fee structure applies to Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Chemical, Agricultural, Biomedical, and Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering programmes.)

Media & Communication Studies

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

International Relations and Diplomacy

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Economics

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Political Science

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Conflict, Peace & Strategic Studies

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Tourism & Events Management

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Business Administration

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Banking & Finance

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Intelligence & Security Studies

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Social Justice

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Accounting

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Marketing

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Entrepreneurship

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Sociology

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Finance

Level 100 – ₦1,270,000
Level 200 – ₦1,226,500
Level 300 – ₦1,226,500
Level 400 – ₦1,226,500

Law

Level 100 – ₦3,170,000
Level 200 – ₦2,826,500
Level 300 – ₦2,826,500
Level 400 – ₦2,826,500
Level 500 – ₦2,725,000

Performing & Theater Arts

Level 100 – ₦1,158,000
Level 200 – ₦1,114,500
Level 300 – ₦1,114,500
Level 400 – ₦1,114,500

Pharmacy

Level 100 – ₦3,170,000
Level 200 – ₦2,476,500
Level 300 – ₦2,456,500
Level 400 – ₦2,456,500
Level 500 – ₦2,906,500
Level 600 – ₦2,906,500

Accommodation Fees

4-Person Room - ₦300,000
2-Person Room - ₦500,000
Ensuite 2-Person Upgraded Room - ₦550,000
ABUAD 2-Person Deluxe Room - ₦600,000
Ensuite 3-Person Upgraded Room - ₦600,000
Super Deluxe 4-Person Room - ₦600,000
1-Person Room - ₦600,000
Super Deluxe 2-Person Room - ₦800,000
ABUAD 1-Person Deluxe Room - ₦800,000
Super Deluxe 1-Person Room - ₦1,000,000

Other Fees

PTCF Levy - 30,000
Medical Screening - 10,000
ABUAD Souvenir (Fresh Students only) - 60,000
Students' Association Dues - As applicable

HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES

1. GENERATE PAYMENT INVOICE
To pay the school fees, you have to generate a payment invoice from the student portal.

To generate a payment invoice, login to your portal and click on the “Manage Payment” button under the School Fee row; or click on the “Payments” icon on the main menu and select “School Fees Payment”.
The next page displays the summary of your payments by session.
Click on the “Pay Now/View Records” button with respect to the session you are about to pay for.
The Payment Details page shows the breakdown of your school fees based on the Subtotal and the Accommodation Fees, as well as the payment summary for each. You are required to generate separate invoices for the subtotal and the accommodation fees accordingly. Please note: If you have previously generated any unpaid invoice, you do not need to generate another. Kindly make payment with such, as it is still valid. To check for an unpaid invoice, scroll down to view the “Payment Log”.
To generate invoice for school fee subtotal, click on the “Generate New School Fee Invoice” button. Likewise, to generate invoice for accommodation fee, click on the “Generate New Accommodation Fee Invoice” button.
On the next page, enter the amount you want to pay in the space provided and click on “Generate Invoice”.
An invoice is generated, which contains a unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) – also called Transaction ID. This TRN is to be used to make payment, either via the PayDirect platform (Bank Option) or the Quickteller platform (Online). *To make payment with PayDirect, click on the “Print” button to print the invoice or screenshot the invoice with your device. *To make payment with Quickteller, copy the Transaction Reference Number and then click on the “Pay with Quickteller” button at the bottom of the invoice. You may scroll down for detailed instructions.

2. MAKING PAYMENT

A. Payment via PayDirect (Bank Option):

Print out your invoice by clicking on the “Print” button on the invoice or screenshot the invoice with your device and proceed to make payment with it at any commercial bank.

The bank teller will conduct the transaction on the PayDirect Platform, using the Transaction Reference Number and Payment Option/Description. Please note that your invoices for School Fee Subtotal and Accommodation have different Payment Options.

Ensure the bank Teller selects the correct payment option as stated on your invoice; otherwise you may get a notification that the transaction ID not valid for Afe Babalola University. The payment option is seen at the lower part of the invoice, under “PAYMENT DETAILS”.
If the transaction is successful, the invoice will automatically reflect as paid on your
portal.

B. Payment via Quickteller (Online Option):

i. Click on the “Pay with Quickteller” button at the bottom of the invoice or goto
https://www.quickteller.com/afebabalola. You may also click on the “Quickteller”
icon at the bottom of the portal.

ii. On the next screen, enter the email address (preferably that of the card holder or
account holder) and the Transaction Reference Number (Transaction ID) in spaces
provided, respectively.

iii. Under Option, select the correct Payment Option as seen on your invoice. Then
click on “Continue”. Please note that your invoices for School Fee Subtotal and Accommodation have different Payment Options. Ensure to select the correct payment option as stated on your invoice; otherwise you may get a notification that the transaction ID does not exist for Afe Babalola University. The payment option is seen at the lower part of the invoice, under “PAYMENT DETAILS”.

iv. Next, click on your preferred payment option: Card or Transfer
Card:

Enter your ATM Card number in the space provided, select your account type, and enter the card expiry date and CCV in the spaces provided. Click on the “PIN” space and you will then be required to enter your card pin by clicking on the appropriate numbers from the keyboard shown on your screen. Then click on “Pay”.
An OTP (One-time password) will be sent to your email or as SMS to the phone number attached to the bank account from which the payment is being made. Open the message to view the OTP and enter it in the space provided on your screen and click on “Pay”.
You will immediately be notified on your screen if your payment is successful or not.

Transfer:
Click on the “Transfer” option. To make payment by transfer you will be required to sign in to your Quickteller account, if not already signed in. If you do not have a Quickteller account, click on “Sign Up Here” to sign up and follow the screen prompts.
After clicking on “Transfer”, an account number will be generated for you by Quickteller, into which you will be required to transfer the Total Amount as indicated on your screen (Including the Transaction Charge). This transfer is to be made within 30 minutes (or as indicated by Quickteller). Do not close the Quickteller page yet.
You may conduct the transfer on your bank app or through other conventional methods of transferring money into an account number.
In order to avoid complications in your transaction, kindly ensure that you transfer the EXACT amount (total amount, which includes the transaction charges) as indicated on your screen.
After a successful transfer, return to the quickteller page and click on “I’ve made the transfer”.
If the payment is successful, the invoice will automatically reflect as paid on
your portal.

To view your payment summary, click on the “Payments” icon on the main menu and select “School Fees Payment”. You may also click on “Dashboard” on the main menu.

How much is the tuition fee at Afe Babalola University?

The tuition fees at Afe Babalola University vary depending on the course and level of study. For example, Medicine and Surgery students typically pay higher fees (₦4,670,000 for 100 level), while programs in Arts, Social, and Management Sciences have lower fees starting from around ₦800,000 per session.

Does the tuition fee cover accommodation and other charges?

No. Tuition fees are separate from accommodation and other charges. Students are required to pay for accommodation, ICT, medicals, laboratory, and other development levies in addition to the core tuition.

Are there scholarships or financial aid available at ABUAD?

Yes. Afe Babalola University occasionally offers merit-based scholarships and financial aid to outstanding or economically disadvantaged students. Interested students are encouraged to check the university’s official portal or contact the admissions office for updates.

Can tuition fees be paid in installments?

ABUAD allows tuition fee payments in two installments for the academic session — 50% before resumption and the remaining 50% before the second semester begins. However, students must adhere strictly to the university’s payment schedule.

How do I pay my fees at Afe Babalola University?

Tuition and other fees are paid through the university’s online portal at https://portal.abuad.edu.ng. Students are advised to use only approved payment channels to avoid fraud.

Is the fee structure the same for all levels of study?

No. Fees may vary based on the academic level. Freshers (100 level) may have different fees due to one-time charges like registration, development levy, and ID card, which returning students may not have to pay again.

What happens if I fail to pay my fees on time?

Failure to meet the payment deadlines may result in denial of access to lectures, exams, or university facilities. Students are strongly advised to meet all financial obligations promptly.

Is there a refund policy for tuition fees?

Afe Babalola University generally does not offer tuition refunds once the academic session has commenced. However, special cases such as medical withdrawals may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Do foreign/international students pay higher tuition fees?

Yes, international students may be subject to slightly different tuition fees or additional charges. They should contact the university's admissions unit for specific details.

Where can I find the latest tuition fee schedule?

The most recent and detailed fee breakdown is always available on the university’s official portal: https://portal.abuad.edu.ng/SchoolFees. Ensure you are viewing the schedule for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) Tuition Fees for All Courses - 2024/2025 Academic Session