Yobe State University School Fees For Non-Indigenes in 2025
FAQs
What is the tuition fee range for non‑indigenous undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 session?
For the 2025/2026 session, the tuition fees for new students at YSU range from ₦39,250 for courses in social sciences/arts/education up to ₦52,250 for students admitted into the College of Medical Sciences.
It is important to note that these numbers represent total fees for the academic session and include a variety of fee components beyond basic tuition.
Because YSU applies a variety of fee components (registration, lab, ICT, etc), actual amounts payable may vary by faculty.
Are non‑indigenous students charged any additional special “non‑indigene” surcharge at YSU?
Yes. Previous fee schedules list additional tuition amounts for non‑indigenous students by faculty: for example, about ₦30,000 for Science/Arts, ₦35,000 for Law, and ₦45,000 for the Medical College for non‑indigenes.
However, the newer published totals appear to fold such surcharges into the overall fee structure (i.e., the “range” of ₦39,250 to ₦52,250 includes all components). For clarity you should check the freshly issued schedule for the specific faculty you are applying to at YSU.
Because universities may revise schedules, the “non‑indigene surcharge” may not always be separately labelled in the newest version.
Besides the tuition, what other fees should non‑indigenous students at YSU budget for?
In addition to tuition, non‑indigenous students should budget for a number of compulsory fees such as registration fee, examination fee, result verification, students’ handbook, library levy, medical fee, identity card, ICT fee, departmental registration, etc. Example breakdowns show these components: registration ₦16,000 for sciences (fresh), examination ₦2,000, library ₦2,000, ICT ₦3,500, etc.
Also, there is accommodation/hostel fee if applicable (for on‑campus housing) and sometimes a late registration penalty if payment is delayed.
Therefore when planning your budget as a non‑indigene, you should prepare for both the base fee range and these ancillary charges that together determine your total cost for the session.
Where can I confirm the exact fee for my programme and pay it safely?
The official admissions or bursary webpage of YSU is the correct place to confirm the exact fee for your specific programme and faculty.
Because fee schedules can be changed or updated by the university, you should check for the most recent schedule (for example the section labelled “School Fees Schedule 2025/2026”) on the YSU website or official notice boards. On a number of sites an article notes that the published fee schedule “only takes cognizance of what the school fees are at the time of writing” and advises students to verify in case of later changes.
When paying, ensure you generate the correct payment invoice from the university portal (or bank channel as authorised), confirm you’re using the official account/reference number, and keep your receipt. Delayed payment may attract penalties or prevent you from registering for exams.