How Much Is OOU School Fees 2026/2027 Session? Full Breakdown by Course, Level and Category

How Much Is OOU School Fees 2026/2027 Session?

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, is one of the most popular state universities in South-West Nigeria, drawing tens of thousands of Post-UTME applicants every year. Its reputation for relatively affordable tuition compared to many private universities makes it a common first-choice institution but “affordable” still varies a lot depending on your course, level, and category. This guide breaks down exactly how much OOU school fees cost, course by course, along with acceptance fees, hostel charges, and the payment process.

Overview of OOU School Fees

As a state-owned university, OOU’s fee structure is subsidised compared to private institutions, but it is not uniform across all courses. Fees are set per faculty and, in several cases, per department within a faculty, reflecting the different resource demands of each programme. Science-based, clinical, and engineering courses cost more than arts, education, and social science courses, following a pattern common across Nigerian public universities.

Fee schedules at OOU are reviewed periodically by the university management, and payment deadlines are communicated each session. for the 2025/2026 session, for instance, the university extended its school fees payment deadline to mid-December to give students more time. Because of this, the figures in this guide should be treated as a strong planning reference, with your final confirmation always coming from the official OOU student portal.

Full Fee Breakdown by Course (2026/2027)

The table below shows OOU’s published school fees by course/department for the 2026/2027 session. These figures represent the core tuition and academic service charges; acceptance, hostel, and a small number of other levies (detailed further below) are billed separately.

OOU Acceptance Fee

Every newly admitted student at Olabisi Onabanjo University must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee to confirm their admission offer before proceeding to school fees payment and departmental registration. Reported figures for the acceptance fee have ranged between ₦60,000 and ₦70,000 depending on the specific session and communication from the university. This fee must be paid within the deadline stated in your admission notice, or you risk forfeiting your offer of admission.

The acceptance fee is paid online through the OOU admission portal, typically using a debit card linked to the payment gateway integrated into the portal.

OOU Hostel Fee

Hostel accommodation at OOU is optional but heavily subscribed, especially among fresh students. Hostel fees range from approximately ₦55,000 to ₦80,000 per year, depending on the hall of residence and the specific bed space allocated. Accommodation is applied for and paid separately through the student portal, and availability is limited, so early application after admission confirmation is recommended.

Other Compulsory Charges

Beyond the core school fee listed in the course breakdown above, OOU students are required to pay a small number of additional standard charges each session, regardless of course:

• TISHIP (Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme): ₦2,000
• Energy levy: ₦3,500
• Medical fee: included for fresh students as part of their onboarding charges
• Matriculation fee: a one-off charge for newly admitted students during matriculation
• ICT and library fees: standard annual charges bundled with most course fees
• Sports fee: a small annual charge supporting university sporting activities

These additional charges are typically small relative to the core tuition but should still be factored into your total budget for the session.

Fresh vs. Returning Student Fees

OOU’s overall fee range for new students runs from roughly ₦77,872 to ₦176,396, while returning students pay a slightly reduced range of approximately ₦74,228 to ₦174,396. The difference reflects one-off charges applied only to fresh students, such as matriculation and initial medical screening fees that do not recur in subsequent sessions. Final year students may also see minor adjustments to their fees to account for graduation related administrative charges.

Why Medicine, Pharmacy, and Law Cost More

Looking at the breakdown above, a clear pattern emerges: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, and Law sit well above other courses in cost. This is consistent with what you’d find at most Nigerian universities, public or private, for a few key reasons:

1. Clinical and laboratory-intensive training

Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy require access to teaching hospitals, specialised laboratories, and consumable medical/pharmaceutical materials that arts and social science courses simply don’t need.

2. Regulatory body requirements

These programmes are overseen by external accrediting bodies, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria which impose strict facility, staffing, and curriculum standards that raise delivery costs.

3. Law’s practical training needs

Law fees, while lower than the medical sciences, are still elevated due to moot court facilities, extensive law library resources, and preparation requirements ahead of the Nigerian Law School.

How to Pay OOU School Fees Online

OOU has moved its fee payment process almost entirely online. The general procedure is as follows:

1. Visit the official OOU student portal and generate your unique student ID (for fresh students) or log in with your matriculation number (for returning students).
2. Navigate to the “School Fees Payment” section on your dashboard.
3. Confirm your course, level, and category to view your specific bill amount.
4. Choose your preferred payment method: online payment via debit card, or a POS payment option at designated campus locations, where available.
5. Complete the payment and fill in any final confirmation details as prompted.
6. Download and print your payment receipt for your records and for departmental registration.

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