Screening and clearance for the 2024/2025 academic session for postgraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has commenced, with a postgraduate student (MSc full-time) expected to pay a grand total of ₦218,375, including acceptance, tuition, and sundry charges.
Even though the basic tuition fee is ₦87,500 (for MSc full-time), additional charges such as examination, faculty fees, municipal services, and others bring the total payable for the first session to ₦218,375.
According to the schedule on the institution’s students’ portal, the screening and clearance exercise, which began on March 10, 2025, will close on July 4, 2025 (First Semester registration).
So, if you are one of the successful candidates who has been offered provisional admission for the ABU postgraduate program, here is a detailed breakdown of fees for the 2024/2025 academic session:
Tuition and registration fees
- Tuition: ₦87,500
- Endowment Fund: ₦500
- Medical Services: ₦4,000
- Library: ₦3,000
- ID Card: ₦2,000
- ICT Fees: ₦6,000
- Municipal Services: ₦30,000
- Postgraduate Representative Council (PRC): ₦2,000
- Examination: ₦10,000
- Faculty Charges: ₦15,000
- Caution Fees: ₦2,000
- Games: ₦2,000
- Scheduled Registration: ₦5,000
- Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) Dues: ₦1,000 (this depends on your denomination)
- Development Levy: ₦4,000
- Accreditation: ₦3,000
Total: ₦177,000.00
Sundry Charges
While the acceptance fee is ₦15,000, by the time orientation, publication, and other miscellaneous charges are added, the total rises to ₦41,375.
Here is the breakdown of the sundry charges (including acceptance):
- Acceptance: ₦15,000
- Plagiarism Software Charges: ₦2,000
- Biennial Conference: ₦3,750
- Orientation: ₦6,250
- Publication: ₦14,375
Total: ₦41,375.00
Grand Total
₦177,000.00 + ₦41,375.00 = ₦218,375.00
You may incur some charges at the departmental level, such as a clearance fee of ₦10,000.
Kindly leave out Viva, Admission Letter Reprint & Others when making payments.
Yes, however, it’s even advisable to visit a café within the school premises to assist with the payment process, as they are familiar with the required procedures and applicable charges.
The tuition fee for MSc (full-time) differs slightly from that of a PhD.
Additional registration requirements for foreign students are admission letter, International Passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate, Valid VISA – STR (Subject to Regularization), and residence permit.
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