Ede, Osun State — Redeemer’s University (RUN), the private institution owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has published its approved school fees schedule for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The figures, released on the university’s official website and reported widely, reflect an estimated 40% increase across faculties, which university management earlier attributed to rising operational costs and the need to sustain academic standards.
The Vice-Chancellor informed students of the planned hike during a town hall meeting on May 16, 2026. The updated schedule covers both fresh and returning students and applies to programmes across faculties, including Law, Engineering, Health Sciences, Computing, Social Sciences, and others.
Key Fee Highlights for 2026/2027
Professional programmes continue to attract the highest charges. According to reports of the official schedule:
- Faculty of Law: New (100-level) students will pay approximately ₦2.93 million. For returning students, published figures include ₦3,037,500 (200 Level), ₦2,628,375 (300 Level), ₦1,772,250 (400 Level), and ₦1,911,000 (500 Level).
- Nursing: About ₦2.43 million for new students.
- Medical Laboratory Science: Approximately ₦2.03 million for new students.
- Physiotherapy: Around ₦2.07 million for new students.
- Mechatronics Engineering: About ₦2.22 million for new students.
- Civil Engineering (returning levels): ₦2,137,500 (200 Level), ₦1,899,750 (300 Level), ₦1,884,750 (400 Level), and ₦2,143,500 (500 Level).
- Biochemistry (returning levels): ₦1,278,200 (200 Level), ₦1,304,100 (300 Level), and ₦1,427,300 (400 Level).
In Computing and related fields, 100-level Computer Science stands at about ₦1.63 million, Cyber Security at ₦1.58 million, and Information Technology at ₦1.56 million. Social Sciences programmes such as Mass Communication (₦1.4 million) and Economics (₦1.39 million) for new students are comparatively lower, though still substantial following the increase.
The university’s website notes that the displayed figures reproduce the updated 2026/2027 schedules. Preliminary fees for new students include an acceptance fee of ₦100,000, plus caution, medical, and other charges (approximately ₦108,393 for males and ₦164,904 for females). Students and parents are advised to confirm exact amounts and any updates via official university payment channels.
Flexible Payment Structure Retained
Despite the hike, management has retained an installment payment plan to ease the burden on families. Options referenced include:
- 40% at resumption of the first semester,
- 20% on or before first-semester examinations, and
- the remaining 40% by resumption of the second semester.
Some communications have also mentioned a four-installment structure (30%/30%/10%/30%). The university has previously emphasized that this long-standing flexible regime is intended to support parents and does not receive government funding, with fees forming a core part of its revenue.
Context and Reactions
Redeemer’s University describes itself as one of Nigeria’s more cost-effective top private universities and has stated it does not increase fees arbitrarily. The latest adjustment, however, has drawn mixed reactions from parents and students concerned about affordability.
Prospective and current students are encouraged to visit the official portal at run.edu.ng for the interactive fee schedule, full programme-specific details, and payment guidelines. Exact figures can vary by level, direct-entry status, and additional charges such as accommodation or laboratory fees where applicable.
The publication of the approved schedule provides clarity ahead of the new academic session as families plan finances for undergraduate programmes at the Ede campus.
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