At EKSU, a single answer to ‘what is the school fee?’ can be seriously misleading. The university differentiates between residents and non-residents, and the gap between Education and Medicine can run into several hundred thousand naira.
This breakdown gives you a safer starting point. Every listed course is matched with a realistic fresher and returning band, the professional programmes are clearly identified, and the final sections explain how to confirm the invoice before committing family funds.
Course-by-Course EKSU Fees for New and Returning Students
If your search is how much is EKSU school fees, begin with the student’s course and entry status. A realistic current budget is about ₦262,500 to ₦1,130,000 for freshers and about ₦150,000 to ₦650,000 for returning students, subject to the figure-status note above.
Mixed Fee Notice: The table starts from EKSU’s approved 2025/2026 new-student schedule, which distinguishes Ekiti residents from non-residents and places professional programmes much higher than regular courses. Returning amounts are planning estimates because the full current level-by-level table is not consistently available in one public source. Confirm residency, course and level on the official payment portal.
| Course or Programme | Fees (Fresher) | Fees (Returning) | Figure Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Agricultural Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Biology Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Business Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Chemistry Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Christian Religious Studies Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Computer Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Economics Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Education Management | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| English Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| French Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Geography Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Guidance and Counselling | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| History Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Human Kinetics and Health Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Integrated Science Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Mathematics Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Physics Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Political Science Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Social Studies Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Technical Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Yoruba Education | ₦262,500–₦322,500 | ₦150,000–₦250,000 | Published fresher band; returning estimate |
| Agricultural Economics and Extension | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Animal Production and Health Sciences | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Crop, Horticulture and Landscape Design | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture Management | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Food Science and Nutrition | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Soil Resources and Environmental Management | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| English and Literary Studies | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| French | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| History and International Studies | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Linguistics and Nigerian Languages | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Philosophy | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Religious Studies | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Theatre and Media Arts | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Accounting | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Actuarial Science | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Business Administration | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Entrepreneurship | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Finance | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Economics | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Geography and Planning Science | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Political Science | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Psychology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Sociology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Tourism Studies | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Biochemistry | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Chemistry | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Computer Science | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Geology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Geophysics | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Industrial Chemistry | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Mathematics | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Microbiology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Physics | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Plant Science and Biotechnology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Science Laboratory Technology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Statistics | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Zoology | ₦307,000–₦420,000 | ₦200,000–₦320,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Architecture | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Civil Engineering | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Computer Engineering | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Law | ₦450,000–₦850,000 | ₦300,000–₦500,000 | Planning estimate |
| Anatomy | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Medical Laboratory Science | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Medicine and Surgery | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Nursing Science | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Pharmacy | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
| Physiology | ₦700,000–₦1,130,000 | ₦450,000–₦650,000 | Published/mixed evidence |
Because the EKSU school fees for all courses figures do not all have the same status, read the final column as carefully as the naira amount. ‘Estimate’ means prepare with it, not pay from it.
Programmes listed: 72. The row amount is a per-session planning figure unless the status column says a current schedule was published.
How EKSU Residency Status Affects School Fees
A current EKSU bill should answer four questions at once: whose record it belongs to, which session it covers, the course and level, and whether entry or accommodation charges are included. The table starts from EKSU’s approved 2025/2026 new-student schedule, which distinguishes Ekiti residents from non-residents and places professional programmes much higher than regular courses. Returning amounts are planning estimates because the full current level-by-level table is not consistently available in one public source. Confirm residency, course and level on the official payment portal. Any list missing those labels should stay in the planning folder, not the payment folder.
How to Verify the Current EKSU Fee Figure
Match the academic session shown on the notice or invoice.
Confirm the student’s course, level, residency category and study mode.
Check whether acceptance, accommodation or faculty dues are separate.
Compare the payment beneficiary and web domain with the institution’s official site.
Save the generated invoice, transaction reference and confirmed receipt.
EKSU Regular and Professional Course Charges
By contrast, EKSU school fees for returning students are best budgeted at about ₦150,000 to ₦650,000. A lower base does not mean every returning level is cheaper, because clinical postings, fieldwork, teaching practice, SIWES or final-year requirements may change the invoice.
EKSU Acceptance Fee and Entry-Year Expenses
For 2025/2026, acceptance was reported at ₦112,000 for Law, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiology and Anatomy, with a lower amount for many other courses. Check the official admission invoice for your programme.
The first-year side of the table shows why EKSU school fees for freshers cannot be reduced to one figure. Course category and student classification place the likely academic bill between about ₦262,500 to ₦1,130,000, before any clearly separate living cost.
A sensible budget has three envelopes: admission and clearance, the academic bill, and living or accommodation costs. Do not merge them until the portal or official schedule confirms that one line already contains another.
| Budget item | Fresher planning rule | Returning-student planning rule |
|---|---|---|
| Academic bill | about ₦262,500 to ₦1,130,000 | about ₦150,000 to ₦650,000 |
| Acceptance | Keep separate until the admission invoice confirms it | Normally not repeated |
| Course extras | Allow for clearance, medicals, practical or professional items | Allow for practical, bench, fieldwork or final-year items |
| Accommodation | Add only if allocated and not already included | Add only after a valid allocation |
For a useful comparison, review the AAU Ekpoma official fee-table guide. It uses the same rule of checking the course, level and fee status before payment.
Paying EKSU School Fees Through the Correct Portal
Use the official EKSU portal to turn a planning estimate into a payable amount. The invoice should identify the student and current session before it requests payment.
Enter through the official university website and open the student or admission portal.
Sign in with the correct application, JAMB or matriculation details.
Select the current academic session and the exact fee purpose.
Review the name, course, level, residency status and every charge line.
Pay with the approved gateway, bank or Remita route shown on the invoice.
Return to the portal, confirm that payment has posted and download the receipt.
How to Challenge an Unexpected EKSU Bill
When the amount looks wrong, stop before payment and compare the profile details with the admission letter. A wrong course, level or residency classification should be corrected first because paying the displayed amount can make the correction harder.
To compare how another university separates course and level charges, see the FUOYE faculty and programme fees. The comparison can help you recognise which charges are specific to this institution.
EKSU School Fees FAQs
How much is EKSU school fees for 2026/2027?
A practical budget is about ₦262,500 to ₦1,130,000 for freshers and about ₦150,000 to ₦650,000 for returning students. Use the figure-status note and your portal invoice to identify the exact amount for your course and category.
Are EKSU school fees the same for every course?
No. Course category, practical or clinical requirements, level, residency and student status can change the amount. That is why this guide lists each programme separately.
What should a EKSU fresher pay first?
Follow the order on the admission portal. Acceptance normally comes before clearance and the main academic bill, but only the current official instruction should determine the sequence.
Can EKSU school fees be paid in instalments?
Do not assume part-payment is allowed. Use it only when the current portal or an official management notice provides an instalment option and states the deadline for the balance.
Where can I confirm the latest EKSU fee?
Use the university’s official website, authenticated student portal and a current management notice. Your personalised invoice is the final payment instruction when it clearly matches your record.
Conclusion: Confirm Your EKSU Invoice Before Paying
You now have a course-level answer, not a vague campus average. Plan around about ₦262,500 to ₦1,130,000 as a new student or about ₦150,000 to ₦650,000 as a returning student, then replace the estimate with the authenticated EKSU invoice. That final check protects both your admission and your money.
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