FUTA Releases Approved School Fees Schedule for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has released the official schedule of fees for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The approved structure, as published by the University, applies to both fresh and returning undergraduate students across all levels.

The University clarified that tuition remains free for all categories of students — 100L/200L freshers, 200L, 300L, 400L, and 500L — in line with the Federal Government’s policy on tuition-free education in public tertiary institutions. However, students are required to pay various service and administrative charges to cover essential facilities, municipal services, and academic support.

Breakdown of Fees

Fresh Students (100L/200L Direct Entry)

• Tuition: Free
• Other Charges:
  • Online Registration (First & Second Semesters): ₦2,000
  • Laboratory/Workshop Charges: ₦10,000
  • Examination Charges: ₦12,000
  • Certificate Verification: ₦20,000
  • Caution Fee (Refundable): ₦20,000
  • Identity Card (for 2 Sessions): ₦5,000
  • Student Handbook (Revised Edition): ₦3,000
  • NUGA Games: ₦1,000
  • Sports Services: ₦3,000
  • Medical Examination: ₦20,000
  • Endowment Fund: ₦20,000
  • Medical (TISHIP & Others): ₦10,000
  • Matriculation Charges: ₦10,000
  • Library Charges: ₦2,500
  • University Calendar: ₦7,000
  • ICT Development: ₦20,000
  • School Due: ₦5,000
  • Departmental Due: ₦5,000
  • Municipal Charges: ₦23,000
  • Students Welfare Insurance Scheme: ₦2,000
  • Students Union Fee: ₦2,500
  • Entrepreneurship: ₦10,000
  • Development Levy: ₦20,000
  • Campus Security: ₦5,000
  • Accreditation Fee: ₦20,000
• Total Payable: ₦258,000

Students offering programmes that involve professional accreditation, medical courses, or field trips are to pay additional departmental charges as applicable.

200 Level Returning Students

• Tuition: Free
• Other Charges:
  • Online Registration: ₦2,000
  • Laboratory/Workshop: ₦4,500
  • Examination: ₦12,000
  • Identity Card (for 2 Sessions): ₦5,000
  • NUGA Games: ₦1,000
  • Sports Services: ₦3,000
  • Medical (TISHIP & Others): ₦10,000
  • Library Charges: ₦1,500
  • ICT Development: ₦5,000
  • School Due: ₦5,000
  • Departmental Due: ₦5,000
  • Municipal Charges: ₦23,000
  • Students Welfare Insurance Scheme: ₦2,000
  • Students Union Fee: ₦2,000
  • Development Levy: ₦5,000
  • Campus Security: ₦5,000
  • Accreditation Fee: ₦20,000
• Total Payable: ₦80,000

300 Level Students

• Tuition: Free
• Other Charges:
  • Online Registration: ₦2,000
  • Laboratory/Workshop: ₦4,500
  • Examination: ₦6,000
  • NUGA Games: ₦1,000
  • Sports Services: ₦3,000
  • Medical (TISHIP & Others): ₦10,000
  • Library Charges: ₦1,500
  • ICT Development: ₦5,000
  • School Due: ₦5,000
  • Departmental Due: ₦5,000
  • Municipal Charges: ₦23,000
  • Students Welfare Insurance Scheme: ₦2,000
  • Students Union Fee: ₦2,000
  • Entrepreneurship: ₦1,500
  • Development Levy: ₦5,000
  • Campus Security: ₦5,000
  • Accreditation Fee: ₦20,000
• Total Payable: ₦80,500

400 Level Students

• Tuition: Free
• Other Charges:
  • Online Registration: ₦2,000
  • Laboratory/Workshop: ₦4,500
  • Examination: ₦3,000
  • NUGA Games: ₦1,000
  • Sports Services: ₦3,000
  • Medical (TISHIP & Others): ₦10,000
  • Library Charges: ₦1,500
  • University Calendar: ₦7,000
  • Industrial Training (400 Level Only): ₦10,000
  • ICT Development: ₦5,000
  • School Due: ₦5,000
  • Departmental Due: ₦5,000
  • Municipal Charges: ₦10,000
  • Students Welfare Insurance Scheme: ₦2,000
  • Students Union Fee: ₦2,000
  • Development Levy: ₦5,000
  • Campus Security: ₦5,000
  • Accreditation Fee: ₦20,000
• Total Payable: ₦68,000

Other Important Information

• All students must retain proof of payment for record verification.
• Any future adjustments to fees will be officially communicated through the University’s verified channels.
• Payments must be made only through the official FUTA payment platform accessible via the University’s website at www.futa.edu.ng.
• Students are also advised to regularly visit the bursary page or their respective faculty offices for updates on deadlines and related information.