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Ahmadu Bello University School Fees for Freshers and Returning Students 2023

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Hello there, whether you are an aspirant, a new student, or a returning student, this post will provide you with all the essential information about Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria’s school fees.

By the end of this post, you will know the ABU school fees, acceptance fee, hostel fee, and a brief history of the school.

ABU Zaria is undoubtedly one of the best universities in Nigeria, ranking among the top 5.

Considering its academic standard, the school fees are quite affordable. As the saying goes, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”

Now, let’s get straight to the ABU school fees breakdown. The amount of school fees varies depending on the course you choose to study.

The complexity of the course and the need for additional educational materials contribute to the differences in fees among various faculties, which is common not only in ABU but in all Nigerian institutions.

For the 2023/2024 academic session, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has published the school fees and hostel accommodation/acceptance fee payable by newly admitted and returning undergraduate students.

Ahmadu Bello University Acceptance Fee

Freshers are required to pay a sum of fifty thousand nairas (#50,000) as the acceptance fee for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

The acceptance fee is a important first payment that confirms your acceptance of the admission offer. Failure to pay within the stipulated time might result in losing the admission.

Ahmadu Bello University School Fees for Freshers

Now, let’s look at the breakdown of ABU Zaria school fees for both Freshers and returning students for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The table below shows the range of fees based on your course of study.

ABU Zaria School Fees for Freshers and Returning Students 2023

Below is the breakdown of ABU Zaria school fees! The table below shows the range of the amount to be paid by new/Freshers and returning students depending on your course of study.

Category	New Students (UTME & Direct Entry Candidates)	Returning Students (200-500level Students)
Undergraduate Tuition Fees (Acceptance fee included)	N25,500 to N44,500 (depending on your selected course of study)	N14,500 to N39,500 (depending on the course and level of the student)

ABU Zaria school fees for both Freshers and returning students for the 2023/2024 academic session

Faculty	New Students (UTME & Direct Entry Candidates)	Returning Students (200 level to 500 level)
Administration	N40,500	N23,000
Agriculture	N40,500	N23,000
Art	N39,500	N23,000
Education	N39,500	N23,000
Engineering	N43,500	N24,500
Environmental Design	N40,500	N23,000
Law	N40,500	N23,000
Medicine	N44,500	N27,000
Pharmaceutical Science	N44,500	N27,000
Science	N44,500	N27,000
Social Science	N39,500	N23,000
Veterinary Medicine	N44,500	N27,000

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Hostel Accommodation Fee

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria offers hostel accommodation to its students, but it’s essential to know that the number of bed spaces available is limited compared to the student population.

It’s a competitive process, and only the fittest get the opportunity. The current ABU hostel accommodation fee for the 2023/2024 academic session is seven thousand five hundred nairas (#7500).

Unlike school fees, which vary based on faculty/courses or indigenization, the hostel accommodation fee remains the same for a specific group of students.

ABU Zaria Postgraduate School Fees 2023/2024

For postgraduate students at ABU, the fees are relatively higher than those for undergraduate courses.

If you’re interested in postgraduate programs, you’ll need to purchase the application form, which costs N10,500.

Here’s a breakdown of the postgraduate school fees at ABU for the 2023/2024 academic session:

Acceptance Fees: N50,000 for both Sciences and School of Management Sciences, which is also the same amount paid by Post-Graduate Diploma students.
Registration Fee: N25,000 for PGD and Masters, both in Sciences and Management Sciences.
School Fees: N150,000 for Postgraduate Diploma, while Masters students pay between N200,000 and N250,000 depending on the course at ABU.
Health, Computer, Examination, and Sports Fees: All these fees amount to about N120,000.
Developmental Levy: N100,000 to be paid by every postgraduate student.