10 Cheapest universities in Nigeria to Apply in 2024

Ugo Prosper Chibuzor January 3, 2024

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Ap meList of cheapest universities in Nigeria to give a try: We all know how difficult it’s to survive in Nigeria, this has become a major part problem even in the academic sectors. Making it very difficult for young promising students to apply for admission to institution of their choice due to high cost of institution tuition fees and also meeting up to the standard.

Information circulating over the internet has it that major Nigeria universities has also increased their tuition fees which is now becoming a major concern for most students. However, I made a research and discovered few cheapest universities in Nigeria that students can also apply for admission this 2024.

10 cheapest universities in Nigeria to apply in 2024

Here are the 10 cheapest Nigeria institution you could apply for admission in this 2024.

1. Taraba State University (TASU)

Taraba state unarguably has one of the cheapest tuition fees in Nigeria. The University was established in 2008 under the leadership of Danbaba Danfulani Suntai, with the aim of boosting and increasing educational development in Taraba state Nigeria.

Taraba State University located at the capital city Jalingo, is considered as one of the cheapest institution to study in Nigeria with an estimated yearly tuition fee that ranges for ₦25,000 and ₦35,000 for both indigenous and non indigenous students respectively. List of courses offered by TASU includes;

Linguistics/English
Accounting
Business Administration
Public Administration
Agriculture
Agronomy
Chemistry
Education And Chemistry
Mass Communication
Guidance And Counselling
Business Education
Agricultural Science And Education
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geography
Education And Hausa
Forestry And Wildlife Management
Mathematics
Physics
Animal Science
Computer Science
Social Science
Nursing/Nursing Science
Environmental Health Science
Statistics
Tourism Studies
Theatre And Film Studies

2. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

University of Ilorin popularly known as UNILORIN was established in 1975 under the leadership of formal chief general Yakubu Gowon. The institution is located at the capital city of Kwara state Nigeria with over 20,000 students admitted into the institution.

Federal University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is among the cheapest universities in Nigeria with a tuition fee of ₦29,000 per session for new students. UNILORIN has fifteen falculties with over 60 department accredited at the institution. List of some of the courses offered by UNILORIN;

Accounting
Adult Education
Agriculture
Anatomy
Architecture
B.A. (Ed.) Social Studies/B.Sc. (Ed.)
Social Studies
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology & Security Studies
Doctor Of Pharmacy
Linguistics
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Science
Statistics

3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is among the cheapest universities in Nigeria with a tuition fee that ranges from as low as ₦30,000 to ₦45,000 depending on your cause of studying.

The institution was established on January 1, 1988 by the federal government of Nigeria as a university of agriculture after four universities of technologies were previous launched in 1984.

Once again, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has a minimum cut off mark of 160 that every candidate, who made the institution their first choice must meet, in other to be able to participate do the Post-UTME exam. List of available course;

Agricultural Administration
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Animal Nutrition
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Food Science and Technology
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Hospitality and Tourism
Mathematics
Microbiology
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physics
Pure and Applied Zoology
Statistics

4. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)

UNIMAID is another institution that has a low tuition fee that students can easily afford. University of Maiduguri was established in 1975 as a federal university by the Nigeria government with over 25,000 students currently enrolled in the institution.

UNIMAID tuition fee ranges from ₦33,000 to ₦60,000 which is very much affordable for most students who wish to study at the institution. List of courses available at UNIMAID;

Education And Geography
Business Education
Agriculture
Computer Engineering
Microbiology
Sociology And Anthropology
Economics
Linguistics
Dentistry And Dental Technology
Education And Mathematics
Law
Biochemistry
Physics
Electrical / Electronic Engineering
History
Geography
Marketing
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Health Education
Zoology
Nursing / Nursing Science
Physiotherapy
Chemistry
Political Science
Business Administration
English Language
Mathematics

5. University of Ibadan, Oyo State

Yes, University of Ibadan is also one of the cheapest universities in Nigeria, established in 1948 and was formerly referred as University of Nigeria until 1962, when it becomes fully independent institution.

University of Ibadan tuition fee ranges between ₦35,000 to ₦55,000 depending on many factors including course of study, year and level. The institution consist of 17 falculties and 92 department according to Wikipedia.

6. Ignatius Ajaru University of Education (IAUOE)

Ignatius Ajaru University of Education previously known as Rivers State College of Education (until June 2009) was established by the the Rivers State government in 1971 after the lack of experience Post-primary school teachers, the institution was later converted to university in 2009.

IAUOE is currently among the cheapest institution in Nigeria with a session tuition fee that ranges between ₦35,000 to ₦60,000. The institution has about six falculties with over 30 departments.

7. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)

Located at the federal capital territory, UNIABUJA is also among the cheapest universities in Nigeria to apply for studies as a Nigerian student. Founded in 1988, Universities of Abuja was established with the aim to run both physical and long distance program for both full time and part time students.

UNIABUJA current tuition fee ranges between ₦45,000 to ₦61,000 depending on your course of study, department and level.

8. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

UNIUYO is another institution that has a low cost of studies in Nigeria. University of Uyo was established as a teacher’s college in 1983 before it was later renamed and converted to Federal University of Nigeria in 1991, University of Uyo is located at the capital city of Akwa Ibom state, Uyo.

UNIUYO is also considered among the cheapest universities in Nigeria due to the cost of studies with tuition fee which ranges between ₦45,000 to ₦65,000 for both new and returning students depending on course, level and department.

9. Abia State University Uturu (ABSU)

Abia State University Uturu currently sit at 9th place in our ranking. ABSU was found in 1981 when Abia and Imo was still one state, it was initially known as Imo state University Etiti but following the creation of Abia state, the institution was ceded in Uturu and is now recognized as Abia State University.

ABSU tuition fee currently ranges from ₦48,000 to ₦60,000 for new students who recently got admission and ₦40,000 to ₦56,000 for returning students which is quiet affordable.

10. Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM)

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi is also among the most affordable university you can study in Nigeria.

FUAM is considered one of the cheapest universities in Nigeria with a tuition fee that ranges ₦53,000 to ₦55,000 per academic session.

Conclusion

Cost if studying in Nigeria has become a major concern for most of Nigeria residents, so a lot of students are now finding institution that suits their budget and makes their dream of graduating with a certificate comes through.

All the institution I listed above took sometimes to figure out however, there might be some institution that might be cheaper than the ones I listed here. It’s also important to take note that I what I listed here are just the tuition fees, there might be also some additional fees such as acceptance fee, library or even medical fees. If you have any questions specify under the comment section.