African University of Science and Technology School Fees 2026/2027

Last Updated on 3 months ago by Haruna Ayuba

The management of African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigeria, has released the school fees schedule for the 2026/2027 academic session. This guide provides a clear breakdown of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, along with additional charges and payment instructions, to help prospective and current students plan their budgets effectively.

Undergraduate Programs

Programs: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Software Engineering (4 years); Civil Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Energy Resources Engineering (5 years)

• 100 Level: ₦1,500,000
• 200-400 Level: ₦1,450,000
• 500 Level (Engineering Programs): ₦1,450,000

Postgraduate Programs

Programs: MSc in Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Petroleum and Energy Resources Engineering, Pure and Applied Mathematics, Space and Aerospace Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy; PhD in same fields

• MSc (Nigerian Students, per semester): ₦600,000
• MSc (International Students, per semester): $3,250
• PhD (Nigerian Students, per semester): ₦700,000
• PhD (International Students, per semester): $3,250

Note: Tuition fees do not include accommodation costs. Undergraduate programs are billed per session (two semesters), while postgraduate programs are billed per semester.

Other Fees

General Fees (All Students)

• Application Fee: ₦5,000 (one-time, upon application)
• Acceptance Fee (Undergraduate): ₦50,000 (one-time, 100 Level only)
• Acceptance Fee (Postgraduate): ₦100,000 (one-time, upon admission)
• Online Course Registration/ICT Fee: ₦50,000 (per session)
• Library Fee: ₦20,000 (per session)
• Sports Levy: ₦10,000 (per session)
• Health Insurance: ₦15,000 (per session)
• Sanitation Fee: ₦5,000 (per session)
• Entrepreneurship Fee: ₦10,000 (per session)
• Community Service Levy: ₦5,000 (per session)
• Project/Thesis Levy (Undergraduate 400/500 Level, Postgraduate final semester): ₦50,000
• Regularisation Fee (Undergraduate 400/500 Level, Postgraduate final semester): ₦10,000

Total General Fees (Per Session)

• Undergraduate 100 Level: ₦175,000
• Undergraduate 200-300 Level: ₦115,000
• Undergraduate 400 Level (Non-Engineering): ₦155,000
• Undergraduate 500 Level (Engineering): ₦155,000
• Postgraduate (First Session, including Acceptance): ₦215,000
• Postgraduate (Subsequent Sessions): ₦115,000
• Postgraduate (Final Semester, including Thesis/Regularisation): ₦165,000

Professional Fees

• Laboratory Fee (All Science/Engineering Programs): ₦50,000 (per session)

Accommodation Fees

• On-Campus Hostel: ₦150,000–₦250,000 (per session, optional, depending on room type)

Steps to Pay African University of Science and Technology School Fees

1. Visit the AUST website (aust.edu.ng).
2. Navigate to the ‘Student Portal’ and select ‘Make Payments’.
3. Log in using your JAMB registration number (for new undergraduate students), application number (for new postgraduate students), or student ID (for returning students) and password.
4. Select ‘Pay Online with Etranzact CREDO’.
5. Choose to pay with your ATM card or select ‘Transfer’ to the one-time account number displayed.
6. A payment receipt will be sent to your registered email upon successful transaction.
7. Click the ‘Proceed to AUST’ link on the receipt to view it on your student portal.

For inquiries, contact the Admissions Office at African University of Science and Technology, KM 10 Airport Road, Galadimawa, Abuja, Nigeria, or call +234 907 034 3077 or email info@aust.edu.ng.

Notes

• Payment Plans: Undergraduate fees can be paid per session or per semester (₦750,000 per semester for tuition). Postgraduate fees are billed per semester. Late payments incur a ₦5,000 penalty, and failure to pay may prevent examination participation.
• Scholarships/Financial Aid: Limited scholarships are available, often tied to academic excellence or partnerships with organizations like the African Development Bank. Contact the admissions office for eligibility details.
• Source: Fee information is based on data from aust.edu.ng, myschoolgist.com, mytertiarynews.org.ng, and sabiabuja.com. Verify with AUST’s official website or bursary office for the most accurate details.

If you have questions, leave a comment below or contact the university directly.