Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has approved an upward review of undergraduate registration charges ahead of the upcoming academic session.
In this piece, key highlights by 9japarrot from the ABU Special Bulletin detail 10 things you need to know about the new fee structure:
1. Official Release and Authority: The decision was officially published via a Special Bulletin (Volume 18, No. 65) by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, dated Monday, 5th October 2026.
2. Governing Body Approval: The new charges were formally ratified by the University Governing Council at its 218th (Special) meeting on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
3. Senate and Stakeholder Consultations: The council’s decision followed resolutions from the University Senate’s 565th (Regular) meeting on 24th September 2026, alongside consultations with university community stakeholders.
4. Implementation Timeline: The upwardly revised registration fees strictly take effect starting from the 2026/2027 academic session.
5. Three-Tier Fee Structure: Registration charges are categorized across three groups: Total for Nigerians, Tuition for Non-Nigerians (Residents), and Tuition for Non-Nigerians (Non-Residents).
6. Level-Dependent Pricing: For most academic departments, registration fees vary based on the student’s level of study (spanning 100 to 600 levels).
7. Higher Rates for Clinical & Professional Courses: Specialized programs—including MBBS, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering—attract significantly higher fees than non-clinical humanities and social sciences.
8. International Non-Resident Rates: Foreign students who do not reside in Nigeria face higher tuition fees, going up to ₦4,100,000 for medical, health science, and clinical programs.
9. Comprehensive Program Coverage: The bulletined breakdown covers 498 specific faculty and departmental program entries across pages.
10. Student Portal Access: Complete program-by-program breakdowns and individual fee schedules will be made accessible to all students directly on their student portal.
Visit the school portal for further breakdown https://portal.abu.edu.ng/
