Benue State University School fees for 2023

Benue State University School fees for 2026/2027

Benue State University School Fees Schedule for the 2026/2027 academic session had been released. The School Authorities have released undergraduate student fees for both indigenes and non-indigenes for the 2023 academic sections. With so much consideration for the indigene’s tuition fee compared to non-indigenes, although this is to help the indigenes and encourage them more on the importance of education this is like many other state universities in the nation.

The following below is the breakdown of  Benue State University School fees for the 2023 academic section for both indigenes and non-indigenes.

All payments are strictly paid online or through remita, do not pay to any staff or students.

For fresh students, the acceptance fee is your evidence for acceptance into the school so it must be paid immediately. The acceptance fee had been added to the School fees in the below breakdown of the tuition fee

Benue State University School fees for 2026/2027

Faculty of Arts	First semester Indigenes	Non- indigenes	Second semester Indigines	Non- indigenes
100l and DE	N45,300	N61,400	N23,500	N34,200
200L	N27,400	N41,900	N18,300	N27,900
300L	N26,300	N40,500	N17,400	N26,300
400L and Final year	N25,500	N38,200	N16,600	N25,400
Faculty of Education
100l and DE	N45,300	N61,400	N23,500	N34,200
200L	N27,400	N41,900	N18,300	N27,900
300L	N26,300	N40,500	N17,400	N26,300
400L and Final year	N25,500	N38,200	N16,600	N25,400
Faculty of Law
100l and DE	N49,300	N69,800	N26,200	N39,900
200L	N39,200	N49,900	N20,800	N33,400
300L	N29,800	N47,800	N20,000	N31,900
400L and Final year	N28,400	N45,500	N17,500	N30,200
Faculty of Sciences
100l and DE	N46,900	N69,800	N24,500	N39,900
200L	N28,900	N49,900	N19,300	N33,400
300L	N27,700	N47,800	N18,600	N31,900
400L and Final year	N26,400	N45,500	N17,500	N30,200
Faculty of Social Sciences
100l and DE	N46,900	N69,800	N24,500	N39,900
200L	N28,900	N49,900	N19,300	N33,400
300L	N27,700	N47,800	N18,600	N31,900
400L and Final year	N26,400	N45,500	N17,500	N30,200
Faculty of Management Sciences
100l and DE	N46,900	N69,800	N24,500	N39,900
200L	N28,900	N49,900	N19,300	N33,400
300L	N27,700	N47,800	N18,600	N31,900
400L and Final year	N26,400	N45,500	N17,500	N30,200
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
100l and DE	N46,900	N69,800	N24,500	N39,900
200L	N28,900	N49,900	N19,300	N33,400
300L	N27,700	N47,800	N18,600	N31,900
400L and Final year	N26,400	N45,500	N17,500	N30,200

Step-by-step guidelines on Benue State University School fees for 2026/2027 payment

• Login to BSU Portal @ www.bsum.edu.ng
• On your student dashboard page, there is a session that shows PAY ONLINE.
• Click on it and you will see options to choose the service you want to pay for (either acceptance fees or school fees).
• Choose how you want to make your payment (option to pay online with cards or to pay through a bank)
• Proceed to make your payment and print out your payment receipt.

What the school fees figure does and does not cover

The amount quoted above is the main school fee. In Nigerian universities this is rarely the total you pay. Budget for these separately:

• Acceptance fee — a one-off payment made by fresh students to confirm admission, usually before registration and often non-refundable
• Accommodation — hostel fees are charged separately, and off-campus rent is normally higher
• Departmental and faculty levies — these vary considerably between departments
• Medical screening for fresh students
• ID card, library, laboratory and sports levies
• SUG and student association dues
• Textbooks, handouts and practical materials

As a state-owned institution, fees here sit between federal and private levels, and indigenes of the state usually pay less than students from other states.

Fresh students pay more than returning students

Almost every Nigerian university charges fresh students more in their first session, because acceptance fee, medical screening, ID card processing and registration levies all fall in year one. When comparing figures online, check whether the amount quoted is for a fresh or a returning student — they are rarely the same.

Indigene and non-indigene fees

State-owned universities in Nigeria commonly charge different rates for indigenes of the state and students from other states. Non-indigene fees can be substantially higher. If you qualify as an indigene, you will normally need a certificate of state of origin or local government identification to claim the lower rate — obtain this early, as processing takes time.

How to pay your school fees

1. Log in to the student portal using your matriculation or application number.
2. Generate your invoice for the session. Federal institutions commonly use the Remita platform, which produces a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
3. Pay through an approved channel — bank branch, internet banking, USSD or card, depending on what your institution accepts.
4. Keep your receipt. Print it and save a digital copy. You will need it for registration, and disputes are far harder to resolve without proof of payment.
5. Complete course registration once payment reflects on the portal.

Warning: pay only through your institution’s official portal or approved bank channels. Never pay school fees into a personal account, and be sceptical of anyone offering to process fees on your behalf at a discount.

Payment deadlines and late penalties

Most Nigerian universities set a fee payment deadline each semester and charge a late payment penalty after it, with some blocking course registration or examination entry entirely for unpaid students. Check your institution’s academic calendar and do not rely on informal extensions circulating on social media.

Struggling with fees? Funding options for Nigerian students

NELFUND — the Federal Government student loan

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is a Federal Government initiative created to remove financial barriers to higher education. Nigerian students in approved tertiary institutions can apply for support with tuition and, in some cases, upkeep.

Applications are made through the official NELFUND portal. Verify eligibility, required documents and current terms on the official website at nelf.gov.ng — and never pay anyone to process a NELFUND application for you. It is free to apply.

Other funding routes

• State government bursaries — most states run bursary or scholarship schemes for their indigenes. Contact your state scholarship board.
• Federal scholarship schemes such as the Federal Scholarship Board awards
• Corporate scholarships from NNPC, Shell, MTN Foundation, Agbami, PTDF and others, usually advertised annually
• Institutional scholarships — many universities offer merit awards for high-performing students. Ask your faculty office.

Fully funded study abroad as an alternative

If funding your degree in Nigeria is proving difficult, several fully funded international scholarships cover tuition, accommodation and flights entirely — meaning you pay nothing at all. These are competitive, but cost nothing to apply for:

• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC — fully funded Master’s in Canada, including flights and a laptop
• Chevening Scholarship — fully funded UK Master’s for Nigerians
• DAAD EPOS Scholarship — fully funded Master’s in Germany
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — fully funded doctoral study in the UK

Frequently asked questions

Are these school fees current?

Nigerian universities revise fees regularly, and several institutions have adjusted charges significantly in recent sessions. Treat the figures above as a guide and confirm the current amount on your institution’s official student portal or bursary department before making any payment.

Do school fees differ by course?

Yes. Medicine, engineering, law and the sciences typically attract higher fees than arts and humanities courses, largely because of laboratory, clinical and practical costs. Always check the figure for your specific department.

Can I pay school fees in instalments?

Some institutions permit part-payment or instalment arrangements, others require payment in full before registration. Policies differ and change between sessions — ask your bursary department directly rather than assuming.

What happens if I cannot pay before the deadline?

Consequences vary but commonly include a late payment penalty, inability to register courses, or exclusion from examinations. If you are genuinely unable to pay, speak to the student affairs or bursary office early — some institutions have hardship provisions, and applying for NELFUND takes time.

Always confirm current fees, payment channels and deadlines directly with the institution’s bursary department or official student portal before making any payment.