Planning to study at Nile University of Nigeria and trying to work out how much you or your family will actually need to budget? That’s a fair question to ask before you commit to any private university, and it’s especially important at Nile, where fees vary quite a bit depending on the faculty and course you choose.
In this guide, you’ll get the official 2026/2027 tuition breakdown for every undergraduate and postgraduate programme at Nile University, along with the scholarship and discount options that could reduce what you pay. All figures here are pulled directly from Nile University’s official tuition page, so you can budget with confidence.
Quick overview of Nile University
Nile University of Nigeria (NUN) is a private university in Abuja, accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and a member institution of the Honoris United Universities network. It runs undergraduate programmes across six colleges and faculties — Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Science, Computing Studies, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences — plus a wide range of postgraduate programmes, including PGD, Master’s, and PhD options.
Because it’s privately owned, Nile sets its own fees rather than following the lower charges typical of federal or state universities. That’s the trade-off worth understanding before you apply.
Undergraduate tuition fees for 2026/2027
Tuition is charged per semester and per session, and the amount depends entirely on your course. Below is the full breakdown by faculty, as published on Nile University’s official tuition page.
College of Health Sciences
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Surgery | 12 semesters / 6 years | ₦3,575,000 | ₦7,150,000 |
| Human Anatomy | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Human Physiology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Public Health | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦2,000,000 | ₦4,000,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,750,000 | ₦3,500,000 |
| Nursing Sciences | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,750,000 | ₦3,500,000 |
Faculty of Law
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦2,275,000 | ₦4,550,000 |
Faculty of Engineering
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Mechatronics | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Petroleum & Gas Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Information & Communication Engineering | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Quantity Surveying | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Building | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Estate Management | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Geo-Informatics & Surveying | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
Faculty of Science
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,500,000 | ₦3,000,000 |
| Industrial Chemistry | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,500,000 | ₦3,000,000 |
| Biology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,500,000 | ₦3,000,000 |
| Microbiology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Biotechnology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Science Laboratory Technology | 10 semesters / 5 years | ₦1,500,000 | ₦3,000,000 |
Faculty of Computing Studies
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Cyber Security | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,975,000 | ₦3,950,000 |
| Computer Science | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Information Technology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Information System | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Data Science | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
Faculty of Management Sciences
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,725,000 | ₦3,450,000 |
| Business Administration | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,725,000 | ₦3,450,000 |
| Banking and Finance | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Public Administration | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Marketing | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
| Course | Duration | Fee per semester | Fee per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science & International Relations | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,875,000 | ₦3,750,000 |
| Mass Communication | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,775,000 | ₦3,550,000 |
| Economics | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,725,000 | ₦3,450,000 |
| Broadcasting | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,675,000 | ₦3,350,000 |
| Film & Multimedia Studies | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,675,000 | ₦3,350,000 |
| Criminology & Security Studies | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Psychology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Sociology | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 8 semesters / 4 years | ₦1,600,000 | ₦3,200,000 |
School of Preliminary Studies (SPS)
If you’re not yet qualified for direct admission into a degree programme, Nile’s School of Preliminary Studies costs ₦1,375,000 per semester, or ₦2,750,000 per session.
A quick way to read this table: if you’re comparing courses, don’t just look at the per-session figure. Multiply it by the number of years to get your full programme cost. Medicine and Surgery, for example, runs for 6 years, so ₦7,150,000 per session adds up to well over ₦42 million across the entire programme before accommodation and other charges.
Postgraduate tuition fees for 2026/2027
Postgraduate fees at Nile are structured by qualification type — PGD, Master’s, MPhil, or PhD — and vary by faculty. Here’s a summary of what you’ll typically pay across the total programme, based on the official schedule.
| Programme type | Typical total programme fee |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) | ₦1,300,000 – ₦1,950,000 |
| Master’s (M.Sc., M.Eng., MBA, MIR, etc.) | ₦1,300,000 – ₦4,000,000 |
| MPhil | ₦1,300,000 – ₦1,600,000 |
| PhD | ₦5,400,000 – ₦6,000,000 |
Specific examples from the official schedule:
- MBA (Master of Business Administration): ₦1,000,000 per semester, ₦4,000,000 total over 4 semesters.
- LLM (Law): ₦1,000,000 per semester, ₦2,000,000 total over 2 semesters.
- M.Sc. Computer Science: ₦900,000 per semester, ₦2,700,000 total over 3 semesters.
- PhD Civil Engineering: ₦1,000,000 per semester, ₦6,000,000 total over 6 semesters.
- MPH (Public Health): ₦1,200,000 per semester, ₦3,600,000 total over 3 semesters.
Because there are dozens of postgraduate combinations across engineering, science, computing, management, and arts and social sciences, it’s worth checking the official Nile University tuition page directly for your specific programme before you commit to anything.
What these fees don’t cover
It’s important to understand this before you budget: tuition does not include accommodation. Nile University states this clearly on its official fee schedule. Hostel accommodation, feeding, and other campus living costs are billed separately, and the university’s official accommodation page has the current figures.
As of publication, Scrollward could not independently verify the current hostel accommodation rates for 2026/2027 from an official Nile University source. If accommodation is part of your budget, confirm the exact figures on Nile University’s official student accommodation page before you plan your finances.
Scholarships and discounts that could reduce your fees
Here’s something many students overlook: Nile University runs a genuinely generous merit scholarship scheme, and it’s worth checking whether you qualify before you assume you can’t afford the full fee.
Academic scholarships for undergraduates
For the 2026/2027 session, undergraduate applicants (excluding Law and Medicine) can qualify for a scholarship based on their JAMB score and O’Level (WAEC/NECO) results:
- JAMB 275 or WAEC/NECO 5 A1: 10% scholarship
- JAMB 300: 20% scholarship
- JAMB 320: 30% scholarship
- JAMB 350 and above, combined with at least 5 A1 grades: 100% scholarship
There’s an important condition attached to the A1 grades: they must include Mathematics, English, and the subjects directly relevant to your chosen course. If you’re applying for Electrical & Electronics Engineering, for instance, your A1 grades need to cover Physics and Chemistry as well as Maths and English — not just any five subjects. Also note that only WAEC or NECO results (not other external examinations) count toward this scholarship, and only the results from the academic year in which admission is offered are accepted — you can’t mix results from different years.
A-Level scholarships
If you’re applying through A-Level results:
- 3 A’s: 25% scholarship for the School of Preliminary Studies, 10% for other programmes
- 2 A’s: 15% scholarship for the School of Preliminary Studies, 5% for other programmes
Postgraduate scholarships
- Nile University first-class graduates get a 50% scholarship toward their Master’s or PGD programme.
- Nile graduates with other classifications get a 20% scholarship toward their Master’s or PGD programme.
- Returning postgraduate alumni pursuing another postgraduate degree at Nile get a 20% scholarship.
Sport scholarships
Students with outstanding national or professional-level sporting achievements can qualify for a 100% undergraduate scholarship, subject to Board of Trustees approval, if they represent Nile University in their sport.
Family and sibling discounts
If you have siblings also studying at Nile, your family could qualify for a tuition discount:
- Two children — 5%
- Three children — 10%
- Four children — 15%
- Five or more children — 20%
This discount isn’t automatic — a parent has to apply for it, and siblings must share a biological parent.
One thing to keep in mind: scholarships and discounts don’t apply to hostel fees, and you can only qualify under one scholarship or discount category at a time — Nile applies whichever gives you the highest reduction, not a combination of several. Scholarship recipients also need to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 each session to keep the award, so it’s not a one-time benefit you can coast on.
How Nile University fees compare to what you might expect
If you’re coming from a federal or state university background, these figures will likely feel high, and that’s a fair reaction. Private university fees in Nigeria reflect smaller class sizes, private funding structures, and — in Nile’s case — accreditation from bodies like the NUC alongside professional bodies relevant to specific courses. Whether that’s worth the cost depends on your personal and financial circumstances, not a one-size-fits-all answer.
If the full fee feels out of reach right now, the scholarship structure above is designed precisely for strong JAMB and WAEC/NECO performers, so it’s genuinely worth calculating your eligibility before ruling Nile out.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nile University offer instalment payment plans?
Nile has payment portals for both new and returning students. For specifics on instalment options, contact the university’s bursary or admissions office directly, since this isn’t detailed on the public fee schedule.
Are the fees the same for returning students?
Fees are published per session and apply based on your course. Always confirm your specific instalment or balance directly with the university, since fees are subject to change at the university management’s discretion each session.
Can I combine a merit scholarship with the sibling discount?
No. Nile’s policy states that applicants can only be considered under one scholarship or discount category — whichever offers the highest value — not multiple categories at once.
Do scholarships apply to hostel accommodation?
No. Scholarships and discounts apply to tuition only. Accommodation is billed and paid for separately.
Where can I confirm the most current fees before I apply?
Always check the official Nile University tuition page directly, since fees are subject to change at the discretion of the university’s management.
What to do next
If you’ve found your course in the tables above, the next step is straightforward: work out your full programme cost by multiplying the per-session fee by the number of years, then check whether your JAMB score or WAEC/NECO results qualify you for a scholarship. If they do, that could meaningfully change what you actually pay.
Before you make any final financial decisions, confirm the current figures directly on Nile University’s official tuition and scholarships pages, since private university fees can be reviewed from one session to the next.
If you have any questions or need clarification about Nile University’s fees or scholarships, kindly drop them in the comment section below — we’ll be glad to help.
