ATBU postgraduate school fees for 2026/2027 range from ₦443,840 to ₦543,840 for new Nigerian M.Sc. students and ₦644,500 to ₦744,500 for new Nigerian PhD students, depending on the faculty. Returning students pay lower rates, while foreign students have a separate fee structure.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University’s Governing Council approved the revised charges at its 101st Regular Meeting on 7 May 2026. The university’s ATBU Herald notice dated 27 October 2026 confirms that the rates take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.
Which Faculty Fee Applies to You?
ATBU divides the charges into two faculty groups. Find your faculty below, then use the corresponding column in the fee tables.
| Fee group | Faculties and college |
|---|---|
| Group 1: FEET, FOS, FOC and CMS | Engineering and Engineering Technology; Science; Computing; College of Medical Sciences |
| Group 2: FAAT, FET, FMS and FTE | Agriculture and Agricultural Technology; Environmental Technology; Management Sciences; Technology Education |
For example, a new Nigerian M.Sc. student in Science falls under Group 1, while a new Nigerian M.Sc. student in Agriculture and Agricultural Technology falls under Group 2.
ATBU M.Sc. School Fees 2026/2027
New Nigerian M.Sc. students pay ₦543,840 in Group 1 or ₦443,840 in Group 2. Returning Nigerian students pay ₦302,940 and ₦252,940 respectively.
| Student category | Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nigerian — new student | ₦543,840 | ₦443,840 |
| Nigerian — returning student | ₦302,940 | ₦252,940 |
| Foreign — new student | ₦721,120 ($515) | ₦621,120 ($444) |
| Foreign — returning student | ₦429,970 ($307) | ₦279,760 ($200) |
ATBU PhD School Fees 2026/2027
New Nigerian PhD students pay ₦744,500 in Group 1 or ₦644,500 in Group 2. Returning Nigerian students pay ₦368,750 and ₦318,750 respectively.
| Student category | Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nigerian — new student | ₦744,500 | ₦644,500 |
| Nigerian — returning student | ₦368,750 | ₦318,750 |
| Foreign — new student | ₦930,170 ($664) | ₦830,110 ($593) |
| Foreign — returning student | ₦508,750 ($363) | ₦458,750 ($328) |
The dollar amounts in both tables are reproduced as printed in the university notice; they are not current exchange-rate calculations or additional charges.
Does the Schedule Cover PGD and Professional Master’s Programmes?
The revised notice contains two programme headings: M.Sc. and PhD. It does not provide a separate Postgraduate Diploma fee or explain how the listed rates apply to professional master’s programmes and other master’s degree titles.
Applicants in those categories should obtain their programme-specific bill from the School of Postgraduate Studies rather than use an M.Sc. figure automatically.
What Do the Listed Fees Cover?
ATBU describes these amounts as revised postgraduate student service charges. The notice gives approved totals for each category but does not itemise tuition, acceptance, accommodation or other components.
It also does not state a payment deadline, an instalment arrangement or whether the figures are payable per semester. The amounts should therefore not be presented as the total cost of completing an entire M.Sc. or PhD programme.
Where to Check Your ATBU Postgraduate Payment Details
Use the Online Registration link on the ATBU School of Postgraduate Studies website, which directs students to pgatbu.safsrms.com.
Match your payment details with your programme, faculty, nationality and new or returning status. If the amount on your student account differs from the applicable rate above, contact the School of Postgraduate Studies at pgsch@atbu.edu.ng for clarification before paying.
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