If you are planning to study at Atiba University for the 2025/2026 academic session, it is important to know the amount payable before completing your registration and making other financial arrangements.
We have provided a breakdown of Atiba University school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session and other important things students should know.
Atiba University School Fees 2025/2026 Breakdown
The fees below represent the total payable by fresh 100 Level students (non-scholarship) for the 2025/2026 academic session.Â
These totals cover tuition, accommodation, administrative fees, Wi-Fi deployment, campus enhancement charges, and various levies.Â
Scholarship students pay reduced tuition (typically 50% off the tuition component), though all other charges remain the same.
Faculty of Agricultural Science
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | ₦737,000 |
Faculty of Arts
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
English Language | ₦799,000 |
International Relations | ₦799,000 |
Theatre Arts | ₦799,000 |
Faculty of Education
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Educational Management | N699,000 |
Library and Information Science | N699,000 |
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Biochemistry | N1,007,000 |
Chemistry | N1,007,000 |
Computer Science | N1,007,000 |
Mathematics | N1,007,000 |
Microbiology | N1,007,000 |
Physics | N1,007,000 |
Physics and Electronics | N1,007,000 |
Faculty of Health Sciences
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Public Health | N1,167,000 |
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) | N1,467,000 |
Nursing Science | N1,597,000 |
Faculty of Law
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Law (LL.B) | ₦1,429,000 |
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Course | School Fees (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|
Accounting | ₦799,000 |
Banking and Finance | ₦799,000 |
Business Administration | ₦799,000 |
Criminology and Security Studies | ₦799,000 |
Economics | ₦799,000 |
Entrepreneurship | ₦799,000 |
Hospitality and Tourism Management | ₦799,000 |
Marketing | ₦799,000 |
Political Science | ₦799,000 |
Public Administration | ₦799,000 |
Psychology | ₦799,000 |
Sociology | ₦799,000 |
Transport Management | ₦799,000 |
What Does the School Fees Cover?
A common misconception among prospective students is that the school fees only cover tuition. At Atiba University, the total fee is a bundled payment that includes several components.
Understanding what each component covers helps you budget correctly and avoid surprises. The table below shows the breakdown for a typical 100 Level student in the Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences:
S/N | Item | Amount (Non-Scholarship) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Administrative Fees | N40,000 |
2 | Accommodation Fees | N150,000 |
3 | Tuition Fee | N300,000 |
4 | University Wi-Fi Deployment | N35,000 |
5 | Campus Operation and Enhancement Fees | N50,000 |
6 | University Branded Wears | N25,000 |
7 | Programme Infrastructure Development Levy | N10,000 |
8 | Sports Facilities | N20,000 |
9 | ID Card | N5,000 |
10 | Clinic/Health Care | N30,000 |
11 | Library Fees | N25,000 |
12 | Facilities Maintenance/Caution Fees | N25,000 |
13 | Student Handbook | N3,000 |
14 | Matriculation Gown | N10,000 |
15 | Results Verification | N5,000 |
16 | University Exercise Books | N6,000 |
17 | Entrepreneurship Fees | N20,000 |
18 | International IT Certification Fees | N40,000 |
GRAND TOTAL | N799,000 |
For health sciences and law programmes, the fee structure includes additional items like bench fees/clinical posting, professional wear, and a higher programme infrastructure development levy, which explains why those programmes are significantly more expensive than the others.
Scholarship and Reduced Fees at Atiba University
Atiba University operates a scholarship scheme that significantly reduces the tuition component of fees for qualifying students.
Scholarship holders pay 50% of the normal tuition rate, while other charges like accommodation, administrative fees, Wi-Fi deployment, and levies remain unchanged.
Below is a comparison of what scholarship versus non-scholarship students pay at 100 Level across key faculties:
Faculty/Programme | Non-Scholarship | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Science | N737,000 | N637,000 |
Education | N699,000 | N599,000 |
Arts, Social and Management Sciences | N799,000 | N649,000 |
Natural and Applied Sciences | N1,007,000 | N757,000 |
Law | N1,450,000 | N1,225,000 |
Nursing and Medical Lab Science | N1,525,000 | N1,300,000 |
Public Health and Physiology | N1,167,000 | N867,000 |
Students interested in scholarship opportunities should contact the university's admissions office directly or check the official Atiba University website for updates on how to apply.
How to Pay Atiba University School Fees
To avoid falling victim to scammers, follow these verified steps to pay your Atiba University school fees:
Visit the official portal at portal.atibauniversity.edu.ng
Log in using your student credentials or JAMB registration number if you are a fresh student
Go to the fees section and select the 2025/2026 academic session
Generate your payment invoice
Make payment through any of the approved payment channels listed on the portal
Save your payment receipt and present it during registration
Atiba University states that it offers flexible fee payment, including the possibility of paying fees in instalments within an academic year.
Students should still confirm the number of instalments permitted for their category and the deadlines attached to each payment.
Important Things to Know Before Paying Atiba University Fees
Before making payment for the 2025/2026 academic session, prospective and returning students should keep the following points in mind.
First, confirm your faculty and level. The amount paid by a student depends on the programme and student category.
Second, check the official portal. External websites may publish fee figures, but the university's payment portal should be treated as the final point of confirmation for the amount currently assigned to a student.
Third, keep your payment receipt. A payment receipt is important evidence that a transaction has been completed and may be required during registration or when resolving payment issues.
Fourth, avoid unauthorised payments. Atiba University has previously warned students about payment through unofficial channels in its published scholarship instructions.
Finally, budget for expenses beyond tuition. Accommodation, transportation, textbooks, personal expenses and other academic costs can increase the overall amount required for the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do all Atiba University students pay the same fees?
A: No. Fees vary across programmes and may also differ between fresh and returning students.
Q: Can second choice candidates apply to Atiba University?
A: Yes. Candidates who selected Atiba University as either first or second choice and scored at least 140 can apply. Candidates can also apply through a change of institution.
Q: Does Atiba University allow payment by instalment?
A: Yes. Atiba University allows students to spread their payments across instalments, subject to the university's payment conditions.
Q: Can I check my Atiba University admission through JAMB CAPS?
A: Yes. Candidates should also monitor their JAMB CAPS account for an admission offer where applicable.
Q: Does the school fee include accommodation?
A: Not necessarily. Accommodation is treated as a separate charge in Atiba University's published fee schedules.
Q: Are there other charges apart from tuition at Atiba University?
A: Yes. Students may have additional charges covering registration, accommodation, ICT, medical services, development levies and other university services.
Q: Can school fees change during the academic session?
A: Yes. Fees are subject to university approval and may be reviewed. Students should always confirm the current schedule before making payments.
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