If you are checking BUK school fees for the 2026/2027 admission cycle, the best guide is the latest myBUK undergraduate registration fee schedule. Bayero University Kano uses a personalised payment form, so each student must still confirm the exact amount on the BUK portal before payment.
The important update is that BUK acceptance fee is ₦10,000, and Nigerian undergraduate students do not pay tuition. What students pay are registration charges, faculty charges, departmental charges where applicable, and hostel fees if they are allocated bed space.
If you are comparing northern federal universities before deciding where to study, our ABU Zaria school fees guide gives a useful side-by-side sense of how another large federal university structures student charges.
How Much Is BUK School Fees?
For Nigerian undergraduates, BUK school fees currently range from about ₦100,500 to ₦171,300 for fresh students and about ₦95,500 to ₦160,500 for returning students, depending on the course. The lowest fees are mostly in Arts, Islamic Studies, Law, Social Sciences and some Management courses, while the highest fees are in MBBS and Dental Surgery.
Direct Entry students usually pay the same amount as 100-level freshers for most programmes. Non-Nigerian students pay tuition separately, usually from ₦200,000 to ₦600,000 depending on the faculty.
BUK School Fees by Course and Faculty
| Course / Faculty Group | Fresh Students | Returning Students | Non-Nigerian Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Islamic Studies and most Social Science courses | ₦106,300 | ₦95,500 | ₦200,000 |
| Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology and related courses | ₦106,300 | ₦95,500 | ₦200,000 |
| Accounting and Finance | ₦108,300 | ₦97,500 | ₦200,000 |
| Education programmes | ₦111,300 | ₦100,500 | ₦300,000 |
| Library and Information Science | ₦111,300 | ₦100,500 | ₦300,000 |
| Mass Communication, Information and Media Studies | ₦111,300 | ₦100,500 | ₦400,000 |
| Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology and Software Engineering | ₦111,300 | ₦100,500 | ₦400,000 |
| Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering courses | ₦112,300 | ₦101,500 | ₦400,000 |
| Engineering courses | ₦112,300 | ₦101,500 | ₦400,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Mathematics, Statistics and related sciences | ₦113,300 | ₦102,500 | ₦400,000 to ₦600,000 |
| Anatomy, Human Physiology, Nutrition and Dietetics | ₦113,300 | ₦102,500 | ₦600,000 |
| Architecture, Geology, Urban and Regional Planning | ₦116,300 | ₦105,500 | ₦400,000 |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | ₦121,300 | ₦110,500 | ₦600,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Optometry and Environmental Health Science | ₦151,300 | ₦140,500 | ₦600,000 |
| MBBS and Dental Surgery | ₦171,300 | ₦160,500 | ₦600,000 |
The official myBUK schedule lists individual programmes, but many courses share the same fee band. For example, most Education combinations are ₦111,300 for fresh students and ₦100,500 for returning students, while many Arts and Social Science programmes are ₦106,300 for fresh students and ₦95,500 for returning students.
BUK Acceptance Fee
BUK acceptance fee for newly admitted students is ₦10,000. This payment is separate from the main registration fee and must be paid before screening. Students should generate the acceptance-fee payment only through the official BUK admission or registration portal.
BUK Extra Faculty and Departmental Charges
Some students pay additional charges outside the general registration fee. These charges depend on faculty, department, field work, laboratory work or professional requirements.
| Department / Category | Extra Charge |
|---|---|
| Architecture | ₦5,000 ARCON-related charge |
| Geology | ₦50,000 practical and field trip charge |
| Pharmaceutical Science | ₦10,000 induction, laboratory manuals and consumables |
| Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry | ₦1,500 laboratory manual/report book |
| Life Science 100 level | ₦3,000 laboratory manuals |
| Microbiology 200 level | ₦1,500 laboratory manual |
| Clinical Sciences and Dentistry | ₦40,000 faculty charge plus ₦20,000 college charge |
| Allied Health Sciences | ₦25,000 faculty charge plus ₦15,000 college charge |
| Agriculture | ₦2,000 agric inputs |
| Veterinary Medicine | ₦10,000 practical/manual charge plus ₦20,000 field trip/excursion |
| Law | ₦2,000 Law Clinic/Moot Trial charge |
| Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics | ₦5,000 peculiar charge |
| Anatomy and Human Physiology | ₦10,000 peculiar charge |
| Computing students | ₦2,500 laboratory manual plus ₦1,700 logbook |
| SIWES students | ₦500 logbook |
BUK Hostel Fees
Hostel accommodation is optional and depends on allocation. BUK hostel charges currently fall within these ranges:
| Hostel Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular hostel bed space | ₦37,590 |
| Higher category hostel | ₦80,090 |
| M Block / special hostel category | ₦150,090 |
Hostel fee is not included in the registration fee. Students must apply for accommodation, receive allocation, and then pay the amount attached to the allocated hall or block.
How To Pay BUK School Fees
- Log in to the myBUK undergraduate registration portal.
- Generate your BUK Personalised Payment Form (BUKPPF).
- Check that your name, registration number, BUKPPF ID, purpose of payment and amount are correct.
- Pay through Remita e-Payments or e-Collection using the details on your BUKPPF.
- Wait for payment validation, which may take 24 to 48 hours.
- Return to the portal to continue registration after payment is confirmed.
Students should not guess their amount or pay with another student’s details. BUK warns that incorrect payment information can delay validation and processing.
Important Notes for BUK Students
- BUK fees are not refundable after payment.
- Nigerian students do not pay tuition, but non-Nigerian students pay tuition based on faculty.
- Acceptance fee and hostel fee are separate from the main registration charges.
- Departmental and faculty charges should be paid only through approved channels.
- Your BUKPPF is the final authority for your exact payment amount.
Applicants who are still comparing school options can also review the AFUED school fees breakdown. It is useful for students weighing costs across federal, state and education-focused institutions before making a final admission decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is BUK school fees for freshers?
Fresh Nigerian undergraduate students at BUK pay from about ₦100,500 to ₦171,300 depending on the course. MBBS and Dental Surgery are at the highest end.
How much is BUK school fees for returning students?
Returning Nigerian undergraduate students pay from about ₦95,500 to ₦160,500 depending on faculty and programme.
How much is BUK acceptance fee?
BUK acceptance fee is ₦10,000 for newly admitted students.
How much is BUK school fees for Medicine and Surgery?
MBBS fresh students pay about ₦171,300, while returning students pay about ₦160,500, excluding any separate college or departmental charges that apply.
How much is BUK hostel fee?
BUK hostel fee ranges from ₦37,590 to ₦150,090 depending on the hall or bed-space category allocated to the student.
Conclusion
BUK school fees are now clearer through the myBUK registration schedule. Freshers should budget from about ₦100,500 upward, returning students from about ₦95,500 upward, and all students should confirm their exact bill from their BUKPPF before making any payment.
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