If you have secured admission into AbdulKadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM), one of the first things you should know is the amount you are expected to pay for the 2025/2026 academic session. 

Understanding the school fees schedule early will help you prepare financially and complete your registration without unnecessary delays.

We have provided everything prospective and returning students need to know about the AKUM school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session, including the fee schedule and payment procedure below.

AKUM School Fees Structure 2025/2026 Session

The university operates a fee system that distinguishes between candidates who are indigenes of Niger State and those who are not.

This is a common practice among state owned universities in Nigeria, since state governments subsidise the education of their own residents more heavily than they do for students from other states.

Based on the most recent officially circulated fee schedule from the university management, the payment structure has generally followed this pattern:

Category

First Tranche

Payment Window

Niger State Indigenes

N100,000

During first registration, 1st Semester

Non-Niger State Candidates

N150,000

During first registration, 1st Semester

All Categories

Balance of fees

Before the commencement of the 2nd Semester

The school fees are typically paid in two tranches rather than as one lump sum. This arrangement gives students some breathing room, since they are not required to raise the entire session's fees at once.

The first tranche is paid at the point of registration in the first semester, while the outstanding balance is expected before the second semester begins.

Other Charges You Should Budget For

Beyond the basic tuition, AKUM students, like students in most Nigerian universities, are expected to budget for several additional charges that are separate from the tuition fee itself. These typically include:

  1. Acceptance fee, which is paid shortly after you receive your admission letter to confirm that you are taking up the offer. Without this payment, your admission slot may eventually be reassigned to another candidate on the waiting list.

  2. Departmental and faculty charges, which cover things like practicals, laboratory use for scientific courses, studio fees for technical and vocational programmes, and other specialised costs that vary from one department to another.

  3. Hostel accommodation fee, which is optional but strongly recommended for students who want a guaranteed bed space on campus. AKUM typically opens its hostel portal after students have completed payment of their registration fees, and allocation runs on a first come, first served basis because spaces are limited.

  4. Library, ICT, and medical fees, which are usually bundled into the general school fees but sometimes appear as separate line items depending on how the bursary structures the invoice for a given session.

Students are advised to keep a reasonable allowance above the exact tuition amount so that these smaller charges do not catch them off guard when it is time to complete registration.

How to Pay AKUM School Fees

Students can pay their fees online through the university's student portal. The payment process generally involves the following steps:

  1. Visit the AKUM student portal at https://students.akum.edu.ng/.

  2. Log in using your admission or student details.

  3. Generate your payment invoice.

  4. Select your preferred payment method.

  5. Complete the transaction.

  6. Print your payment receipt.

  7. Proceed with payment verification if required.

  8. Continue with course registration.

Students should always keep printed copies of their payment receipts for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are school fees the same for every course at AKUM?
A: Most undergraduate programmes follow the approved faculty based fee structure. However, students should always confirm the exact amount payable for their department before making payment.

Q: Is the acceptance fee included in the school fees?
A: No. Newly admitted students are usually required to pay the acceptance fee separately before proceeding with school fee payment and registration.

Q: Can I pay my AKUM school fees online?
A: Yes. Students are expected to make payments through the university's approved online payment portal and follow the prescribed payment procedures.

Q: What happens if I fail to pay my school fees before the deadline?
A: Failure to pay on time may result in late registration penalties, inability to register courses and programmes, restricted access to university services, or disqualification from semester examinations.

Q: Are hostel accommodation fees included in the tuition?
A: No. Hostel accommodation is generally optional and is paid separately from the approved school fees unless otherwise stated by the university.

Q: Can I complete course registration without paying my school fees?
A: Generally, no. Students are expected to pay the prescribed school fees before completing course registration and other academic processes.