Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has published its approved school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The schedule, available on the university’s official student portal, covers undergraduate programmes across its colleges and varies significantly by course and level of study.
Tuition sub-totals (academic charges) range from approximately ₦1.35 million for Agriculture at 100 level to ₦6.95 million for Medicine and Surgery at the same level. Fees generally drop after the first year for most programmes, with many returning students paying 87.5% of the 100-level amount, though Medicine and Surgery and Pharmacy follow slightly different patterns.
Key Programme Fees (Tuition Sub-Totals)
Medicine and Surgery
- 100 Level: ₦6,954,000
- 200 Level: ₦6,483,750
- 300 Level: ₦6,483,750
- 400 Level: ₦6,007,750
- 500 Level: ₦6,007,750
- 600 Level: ₦6,123,250
Law
- 100 Level: ₦4,554,000
- 200 Level: ₦3,984,750
- 300 Level: ₦3,328,500
- 400 Level: ₦2,967,825
- 500 Level: ₦2,967,825
Pharmacy
- 100 Level: ₦3,954,000
- 200 Level: ₦3,479,750
- 300 Level: ₦3,349,500
- 400 Level: ₦2,600,325
- 500 Level: ₦3,272,325
- 600 Level: ₦3,272,325
Nursing
- 100 Level: ₦3,954,000
- 200 Level: ₦3,459,750
- 300 Level: ₦3,433,500
- 400/500 Level: ₦2,767,275
Medical Laboratory Science
- 100 Level: ₦3,114,000
- 200 Level: ₦2,724,750
- Higher levels range from approximately ₦2.35 million to ₦2.80 million
Dentistry
- 100 Level: ₦5,154,000
- 200 Level: ₦4,509,750
- Higher levels vary, with some later years around ₦3.48–3.90 million
Engineering programmes (Petroleum, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Chemical, Agricultural, and Biomedical) are generally priced at ₦2,874,000 for 100 level, dropping to about ₦2.51 million at 200 level and further in later years. Mechatronics Engineering and Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering start higher at ₦3,114,000 for freshers.
Sciences programmes such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, and others are typically ₦1,794,000 at 100 level. Computing-related courses (Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering) and Architecture are higher at ₦2,754,000 for 100 level. Agriculture is the lowest at ₦1,353,600 for 100 level.
Social and Management Sciences programmes (including Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Political Science, and others) are uniformly ₦1,674,000 at 100 level, falling to ₦1,464,750 at 200 level.
Accommodation and Other Fees
Accommodation is charged separately and is effectively compulsory as ABUAD operates a residential system. Room rates for 2026/2027 include:
- 4-Person Room: ₦310,000
- 2-Person Room: ₦510,000
- Ensuite 2-Person Upgraded: ₦560,000
- 1-Person Room / Ensuite 3-Person Upgraded / Super Deluxe 4-Person: ₦610,000
- Ensuite 1-Person Upgraded / Super Deluxe 2-Person: ₦810,000
- Super Deluxe 1-Person: ₦1,010,000
Additional compulsory levies include a PTCF Levy of ₦30,000 and Medical Screening of ₦10,000 for all students. Fresh students also pay an ABUAD Souvenir fee of ₦75,000. Students’ Association dues apply as applicable.
Realistic first-year totals (tuition + accommodation + levies) therefore range from roughly ₦1.78 million for the cheapest programmes in a basic shared room to over ₦8 million for Medicine and Surgery in premium single accommodation.
Payment and Official Information
Details of the full schedule and payment procedures are available on the official student portal at portal.abuad.edu.ng/SchoolFees. Students must set up their school fees on the portal, select accommodation (allocated on a first-come, first-served basis), generate invoices, and make payment via approved channels, preferably bank transfer using Paydirect. Full payment is required for MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), while other programmes allow a minimum of 50% initially.
Prospective and returning students are advised to verify exact amounts on their individual invoices via the portal, as figures can include programme-specific components. The university has also issued guidance for fresh and returning undergraduate students regarding registration and requirements for the 2026/2027 session.
Afe Babalola University, founded by legal icon Chief Afe Babalola, is a private institution known for its residential campus and range of professional programmes. Parents and students are encouraged to consult only official university channels for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Sources: Official ABUAD e-portal fee schedule and contemporaneous reports.
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