EKSU Approved Fees for New Students, 2026/2027

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Ekiti State University, EKSU, has released the approved fees applicable to newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic session, covering 100 Level and Direct Entry students.

The amount payable by a new student depends largely on the programme of study and whether the student falls under the resident or non resident category. Students admitted into professional and health related programmes generally have higher charges than students in many other programmes.

For candidates who have recently secured admission into EKSU, understanding the fee structure is important before beginning registration. Apart from the main school fee, newly admitted students also have to consider the acceptance fee, Faculty Due and Smart School charge.

EKSU APPROVED SCHOOL FEES FOR 2026/2027

100 LEVEL / DIRECT ENTRY

FACULTIES/PROGRAMMES	RESIDENTS (₦)	NON-RESIDENT (₦)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY)	357,500	457,500
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (OTHERS)	357,500	457,500
ARTS: (FRENCH/THEATER & MEDIA ARTS)	330,000	405,000
ARTS: (OTHERS)	307,500	382,500
EDUCATION: (SCIENCES/GEOGRAPHY/FRENCH/VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY)	262,500	322,500
EDUCATION: (HUMAN KINETICS A. HEALTH EDUCATION)	262,500	322,500
EDUCATION: (OTHERS)	247,500	322,500
ENGINEERING	405,500	502,500
LAW	607,500	757,500
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES	307,500	382,500
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (MASS COMMUNICATION	375,000	450,000
MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (OTHERS)	307,500	382,500
SCIENCE (ZOO/PLANT SC./GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS)	382,500	472,500
SCIENCE: SLT: (OTHERS)	357,500	457,500
SOCIAL SCIENCES: (GEO/THM/EVM/PSY)	322,500	397,500
SOCIAL SCIENCES: (OTHERS)	307,500	382,500
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY	532,500	607,000
NURSING SCIENCE	607,500	757,500
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE	607,500	757,500
MEDICINE AND SURGERY	982,500	1,132,500
PHARMACY	800,000	900,000

ACCEPTANCE FEE

• Law, Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Surgery and Medicine – ₦112,000
• Others – ₦62,000

FACULTY AND SMART SCHOOL DUE PAYABLE

CATEGORY	ALL AMOUNT (₦)
ALL FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES (FACULTY DUE)	15,000
ALL FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES (SMART SCHOOL)	20,000

The published 2026/2027 figures show that school fees for new students range from about ₦247,500 for some programmes to as much as ₦982,500 for Medicine and Surgery for resident students. Non resident students in some programmes may pay up to ₦1,132,500.

The published fee information groups some departments together rather than listing every individual course separately. Students should therefore check the amount displayed for their own programme before making payment.

There are also minor differences in the figures published by different education information sources for a few categories, particularly Engineering and some Science programmes. This is why students should treat the amount generated on the official EKSU portal as the final figure for their individual account. The official portal provides facilities for student login and online payment.

EKSU Acceptance Fee for 2026/2027

The school fee is not the only payment new students need to prepare for.

Newly admitted students are also expected to pay an acceptance fee. The published 2026/2027 schedule places students into two main acceptance fee categories.

₦112,000 Acceptance Fee

An acceptance fee of ₦112,000 applies to students admitted into the following major programmes:

1. Law

2. Nursing

3. Anatomy

4. Physiology

5. Medical Laboratory Science

6. Pharmacy

7. Medicine and Surgery

The published information identifies these programmes as attracting the higher acceptance fee because of their programme category.

₦62,000 Acceptance Fee

Students admitted into other programmes are listed as paying an acceptance fee of ₦62,000.

The acceptance fee is separate from the main school fee. Therefore, a candidate should not assume that paying the acceptance fee means all required charges for registration have been settled.

Students should also print and keep their acceptance fee payment evidence because payment records may be required during clearance and registration.

EKSU Faculty Due for New Students

Another charge new students need to consider is the Faculty Due.

The published 2026/2027 information places the Faculty Due at:

₦15,000

This charge applies across the listed faculties and programmes.

Students should include this amount in their financial planning instead of looking only at the headline school fee.

EKSU Smart School Fee 2026/2027

New students are also expected to take note of the Smart School charge.

The published amount is:

₦20,000

The Smart School charge is listed separately from the main school fee and Faculty Due.

This means that a student planning for registration should calculate the total amount required using all applicable charges rather than using only the school fee shown for the department.

How Much Is EKSU School Fees for Medicine and Surgery?

Medicine and Surgery is among the most expensive programmes under the published 2026/2027 fee schedule.

Resident students are listed as paying:

₦982,500

Non resident students are listed as paying:

₦1,132,500

This amount is for the school fee and does not automatically mean that other charges, such as the acceptance fee, Faculty Due and Smart School charge, have been included.

Students admitted into Medicine and Surgery should therefore carefully check their portal invoice before making payment.

How Much Is EKSU Pharmacy School Fee?

Students admitted into Pharmacy are listed as paying:

₦800,000 for residents

₦900,000 for non residents

Pharmacy students also fall under the category listed for the ₦112,000 acceptance fee. They should therefore budget for the acceptance fee and other applicable charges separately.

How Much Is EKSU Nursing School Fee?

The published 2026/2027 school fee for Nursing Science is:

₦607,500 for residents

₦757,500 for non residents

Nursing students are also listed among the programmes that attract the ₦112,000 acceptance fee.

How Much Is EKSU Law School Fee?

New students admitted into Law are listed as paying:

₦607,500 for residents

₦757,500 for non residents

Law students are also required to take note of the higher ₦112,000 acceptance fee category.

What Is the Lowest EKSU School Fee for New Students?

The lowest figure in the published schedule is ₦247,500 for resident students in some Education programmes.

For non resident students, the published lower end is around ₦307,500 for some programmes, although the published summaries have contained slight differences in how the categories are presented.

Students should therefore avoid assuming that every department under a particular faculty has exactly the same fee.

What Is the Highest EKSU School Fee for New Students?

The highest published amount is for Medicine and Surgery.

Resident students pay:

₦982,500

Non resident students pay:

₦1,132,500

Pharmacy also has a relatively high fee, with ₦800,000 listed for residents and ₦900,000 for non residents.

Are EKSU Fees the Same for All New Students?

No.

EKSU does not charge exactly the same amount to every newly admitted student. The fee depends on the student's programme and residential classification.

This means that two students admitted in the same academic session can receive different fee invoices.

For example, a student studying a programme in Education may pay considerably less than a student studying Medicine and Surgery. Similarly, a resident and non resident student in the same programme may have different school fee obligations.

Students should therefore avoid relying on the amount paid by a friend in another department.

Do Direct Entry Students Pay the Same Fees?

The published 2026/2027 schedule covers 100 Level and Direct Entry students.

However, Direct Entry students should still check the exact invoice generated on their EKSU portal because programme classification and individual account details may affect the amount displayed for payment.

Important Difference Between School Fees and Acceptance Fee

One common mistake among newly admitted students is treating the acceptance fee as the school fee.

These are different payments.

The acceptance fee is paid to confirm or process the acceptance of an admission offer, while the school fee covers the approved academic charges for the session.

A student who pays an acceptance fee should not automatically assume that registration is complete.

There may still be school fees, Faculty Due, Smart School charges and other applicable payments to settle.

How New EKSU Students Should Confirm Their Fees

Newly admitted students should first confirm their admission and programme details.

After that, they should log into the appropriate EKSU portal and check the payment information attached to their student account. The official EKSU portal provides student login and online payment services.

Before paying, check the following:

1. Your full name

2. Your admission status

3. Your programme

4. Your level

5. Your residency classification

6. The academic session

7. The exact amount on the generated invoice

8. The payment reference or transaction details

Do not make payment simply because someone posts a bank account or fee amount on social media.

What Students Should Do After Payment

After making any approved payment, students should keep evidence of the transaction.

This includes the payment receipt, transaction reference and any generated invoice.

Students may need these documents during clearance, registration or when resolving a payment issue.

It is also advisable to keep both a digital copy and a printed copy of important payment documents.

EKSU 2026/2027 Academic Session Has Commenced for 100 Level Activities

The release of the new fee information comes as EKSU continues preparations for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university's current academic information indicates that first semester registration for 100 Level students commenced on 5 October 2026.

This makes it particularly important for newly admitted students to complete their required payments and registration steps on time once their individual portal details become available.

Important Warning to Newly Admitted EKSU Students

Students should be careful with individuals who claim they can process school fee payments, acceptance fees or clearance faster in exchange for additional money.

The safest approach is to use the official university payment platform and keep every receipt generated after payment.

Also, do not pay based solely on an old fee schedule. Fees can change from one academic session to another, and figures published online may sometimes contain errors.

There is currently no complete faculty by faculty 2026/2027 undergraduate fee table publicly displayed on the main EKSU website in the information reviewed. For that reason, the individual invoice generated through the university's official student portal should be regarded as the most important confirmation before payment.

Final Advice for EKSU Fresh Students

The 2026/2027 EKSU approved fees show a wide difference between programmes.

For resident students, the published school fees range from ₦247,500 for some Education programmes to ₦982,500 for Medicine and Surgery. For non resident students, the figures can reach ₦1,132,500 for Medicine and Surgery.

Students in Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Anatomy and Physiology should also prepare for the higher acceptance fee category of ₦112,000.

For most other programmes, the published acceptance fee is ₦62,000. In addition, students should budget for the ₦15,000 Faculty Due and ₦20,000 Smart School charge where applicable.

The most important point for every newly admitted student is to check the exact amount attached to their own EKSU student account before making payment. Do not assume that another student's fee is automatically the same as yours.

EKSU's official portal provides online payment facilities, and students should use the approved payment process, retain their receipts and complete registration according to the university's instructions.

For students and parents planning financially for the 2026/2027 session, the best approach is to calculate the school fee together with the acceptance fee and other compulsory charges rather than preparing money for school fees alone.