Federal University of petroleum resources school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session
The Authorities and Board of Federal University of Petroleum Resources have released and published the school fees, acceptance fees and other payable fees for Undergraduate, postgraduate, pre-degree and A’ Level students for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Federal Universities’ school fees compared to state Universities’ school fees and private universities’ school fees, is quite affordable with good quality education by qualified lecturers and professors. Federal Universities also offer great opportunities to students who are hard-working, intelligent and innovative.
This information is for prospective candidates, new students, Returning students, postgraduates or any individual interested in this important piece of information. Below is the school fees scheme for the federal university of petroleum resources for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, Foundation students, pre-degree and Centre for safety education students for the 2026/2027 academic session. For more information on the method of payment and how to pay the fees visit the school’s official website at www.fupre.edu.ng
Federal University of petroleum resources school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session
| federal university of petroleum resources Important fees for undergraduate students | |||||||
| Items | Fees for new students | Fees for returning students | |||||
| Verification Fees | N12,000.00 | – | |||||
| Registration Fees | N5,000.00 | N4,000.00 | |||||
| Examination | N6,000.00 | N5,000.00 | |||||
| Endowment | N10,000.00 | N10,000.00 | |||||
| I.D Card | N1,000.00 | N1,000.00 | |||||
| Medical charges | N3,000.00 | N2,000.00 | |||||
| National Health Insurance (TISHIP) | N2,000.00 | N2,000.00 | |||||
| Medical Screening | N5,000.00 | – | |||||
| See Sport | N5,000.00 | N2,000.00 | |||||
| Matriculation | N10,000.00 | – | |||||
| Library | N6,000.00 | N3,050.00 | |||||
| Caution fee | N20,000.00 | – | |||||
| Laboratory/Workshop Practical Levy | N10,000.00 | N5,000.00 | |||||
| ICT | N5,000.00 | N3,000.00 | |||||
| Utility | N10,000.00 | N10,000.00 | |||||
| Facility maintenance | N10,000.00 | – | |||||
| Total | N120,000.00 | N47,050.00 | |||||
| federal university of petroleum resources Fees for New or Fresh student | |||||||
| Item | Fees in Figures | Fees in words | |||||
| ACCEPTANCE FEE | N65,000.00 | Sixty-Five Thousand Naira Only | |||||
| FIELD TRIP | N15,000.00 | Fifteen Thousand Naira Only (to be paid by the affected students only) | |||||
| ACCOMMODATION (OPTIONAL) | N30,000.00 | Thirty Thousand Naira Only | |||||
| federal university of petroleum resources BASIC STUDIES (PRE-DEGREE) PROGRAMME | |||||||
| ITEM | Fees | ||||||
| School Fees | N97,000.00 | ||||||
| federal university of petroleum resources FOUNDATION PROGRAMME or A’ LEVEL PROGRAM | |||||||
| ITEM | Fees | ||||||
| School Fees | N230,350.00 | ||||||
| federal university of petroleum resources POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME | |||||||
| ITEM | PGD | M.Sc/M.Eng | PhD | ||||
| Application form | N15,000.00 | N15,000.00 | N15,000.00 | ||||
| Acceptance Fee | N50,000.00 | N50,000.00 | N50,000.00 | ||||
| SPGS Prospectus | N10,000.00 | N10,000.00 | N10,000.00 | ||||
| Department Registration | N5,000.00 | N5,000.00 | N5,000.00 | ||||
| Tuition | N86,250.00 | N101,250.00 | N123,750.00 | ||||
| Medical Charges | N4,000.00 | N4,000.00 | N4,000.00 | ||||
| Total | N170,250.00 | N185,250.00 | N207,750.00 | ||||
| federal university of petroleum resources OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES | |||||||
| ITEMS | CHARGES | ||||||
| Graduate and Undergraduate Transcript | N10,000.00 | ||||||
| Multiple Transcript | N7,000.00 per copy | ||||||
| Late Registration of Courses | N10,000.00 | ||||||
| Sessional Retrospective Course Registration | N10,000.00 (to be determined on its merit if a student applies to Senate) | ||||||
| Verification of Result/Certificate (WES/Companies) | N10,000.00 | ||||||
| Certificate of English Proficiency | N5,000.00 | ||||||
| Attestation of Studentship | N5,000.00 | ||||||
| Letter of Recommendation | N5,000.00 | ||||||
| Intra-University Transfer | N10,000.00 | ||||||
| Inter-University Transfer | N100,000.00 | ||||||
| Addition/Deletion of Courses | N5,000.00 | ||||||
| Convocation Fee | N15,000.00 | ||||||
| The hiring of Academic Outfit | Loss of Academic Outfit | ||||||
| Gown | Hood | Cap | |||||
| N5,000.00 | N30,000.00 | N5,000.00 | N5,000.00 | ||||
| Late Return of Academic Outfit | N1,000 per day | N20,000 after two weeks | |||||
| federal university of petroleum resources CENTRE FOR SAFETY EDUCATION (CSE) | |||||||
| ITEMS | NATIONAL DIPLOMA | POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA | |||||
| FULL –TIME | PART-TIME | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | N85,500.00 | N160,500.00 | N280,500.00 | ||||
| Professional Body Registration | N20,000.00 | N20,000.00 | N20,000.00 | ||||
| Student Registration Fees | N3,000.00 | N6,000.00 | N7,000.00 | ||||
| Admission/Acceptance Fees | N7,000.00 | N10,000.00 | N11,000.00 | ||||
| Matriculation Fees | N4,000.00 | N8,000.00 | N10,000.00 | ||||
| Departmental Fees | N12,000.00 | N16,000.00 | N18,000.00 | ||||
| Faculty Fees | N15,000.00 | N21,000.00 | N23,000.00 | ||||
| Caution Fees | N3,000.00 | N7,000.00 | N9,000.00 | ||||
| Health | N4,000.00 | N6,000.00 | N8,000.00 | ||||
| Syllabus | N2,000.00 | N8,000.00 | N10,000.00 | ||||
| Administrative Charges | N3,000.00 | N9,000.00 | N11,000.00 | ||||
| Development Fees | N3,000.00 | N6,000.00 | N8,000.00 | ||||
| Identity Card | N1,000.00 | N6,000.00 | N8,000.00 | ||||
| Library Fees | N2,000.00 | N6,000.00 | N8,000.00 | ||||
| Examination Fees | N7,000.00 | N11,000.00 | N13,000.00 | ||||
| Project Fees | N9,000.00 | N60,000.00 | N70,000.00 | ||||
| Total | N180,500.00 | N360,500.00 | N514,500.00 | ||||
| BANK: FIRST BANK PLC ACCOUNT NAME: CENTRE FOR SAFETY EDUCATION. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2028871437 |
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Important notice for federal University of petroleum resources students.
- All new or Fresh students are advised to pay their acceptance fee and other registration fees early online or in any other designated Banks given by the school authority.
- Late payment of school fees for both New or Fresh students and returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session will attract extra charges and failure to pay the school fees when due could lead to the student’s inability to write or sit for the semester examination or forfeit the admission if such student is a new or Fresh student as stated by the school authority and management. “Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effunrun school fees payment portal would be shut down by management on the due date and students who fail to make payment before the grace period would amount to extra payment or prevention of sitting for semester exam by the university management“
- No student should pay any fees to the staff, all payments are made online or through the designated Bank by the school authority.
- School fees and Acceptance fees are not refundable
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 federal institution, fees here are subsidised compared with private universities, but the associated levies still add up. Confirm the full breakdown for your department rather than relying on the headline figure alone.
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.
How to pay your school fees
- Log in to the student portal using your matriculation or application number.
- Generate your invoice for the session. Federal institutions commonly use the Remita platform, which produces a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
- Pay through an approved channel — bank branch, internet banking, USSD or card, depending on what your institution accepts.
- 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.
- 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.