NDU Announces 2025/2026 Postgraduate School Fees — Here’s the Complete Breakdown
The management of Niger Delta University (NDU) has officially released the approved postgraduate school fees schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The detailed breakdown, obtained from the university’s Postgraduate School, includes tuition, acceptance fees, PG charges, professional development fees, and project/thesis defence fees for Ph.D., Master’s, and PGD programmes across all faculties.
Key Highlights for Postgraduate Students
According to the notice, both new and returning students are required to review the schedule carefully and make payments only through the university’s approved online platforms to avoid errors or invalid transactions.
Students are also advised to retain all receipts and clearance documents, as physical verification at the Postgraduate School may be required for final registration.
Detailed Breakdown of NDU Postgraduate School Fees (2025/2026)
Ph.D. Programmes
Arts, Education, Management, and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦100,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦130,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: —
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦100,000
Basic Medical Sciences (Biochemistry), Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Science, and Agriculture
- Acceptance Fee: ₦100,000
- School Fees: ₦140,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: —
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦100,000
Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, MLS, and Law
- Acceptance Fee: ₦100,000
- School Fees: ₦250,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦150,000
Master’s Programmes
Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, MLS, and Law
- Acceptance Fee: ₦80,000
- School Fees: ₦170,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Agriculture, and Science
- Acceptance Fee: ₦80,000
- School Fees: ₦130,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: —
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
Arts, Education, Management, and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee: ₦80,000
- School Fees: ₦100,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: —
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
Arts, Education, Management, and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee: ₦60,000
- School Fees: ₦88,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: —
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦50,000
Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, MLS, Law, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Science, Agriculture, and Biochemistry
- Acceptance Fee: ₦60,000
- School Fees: ₦98,000
- PG Charges: ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Biochemistry)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦50,000
Important Payment Notes
- Payment Flexibility: Students may pay per session or per semester, but course registration is strictly per semester.
- One-Time Payments: Acceptance and PG charges are one-time fees, paid in the first semester for new students only.
- Official Payment Platform: All transactions must be made through NDU’s official online payment channels to ensure validity.
What NDU Advises Postgraduate Students
The management urged students to complete payments early to enjoy full academic privileges, including lectures, research supervision, and examination access.
NDU reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency in all academic charges while upholding the institution’s standard of quality postgraduate education.
Bottom Line:
Niger Delta University’s new postgraduate fee structure offers clarity and flexibility while promoting accountability in academic payments. Students are strongly encouraged to follow all guidelines to avoid delays in registration or academic activities.
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