FUTA Releases 2025/2026 School Fees — Tuition Still Free for All Levels

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has officially published its school fees schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session. The newly released breakdown outlines all compulsory charges for both fresh and returning students, clarifying what is free and what must be paid across all levels.

According to the figures shared by the institution, tuition remains free for all undergraduate students — including 100L/200L freshers and 200L to 500L returning students. However, several service, municipal, and development-related charges still apply.

“Every fee is tied to a specific level, so students can easily identify what applies to them without guessing,” the notice read.

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Key Highlights for FUTA Students

• Tuition Fee: Free for all levels (100L to 500L).
• Service Charges: Cover areas like registration, laboratory use, sports, medical care, ICT, and municipal services.
• Departmental Variations: Some departments add professional, field trip, or industrial training fees.
• Final-Year Students: Must pay an additional Final Year Brethren (FYB) charge.
• Receipts: Students must retain proof of every payment.

FUTA School Fees Breakdown for 2025/2026

Fresh Students (100L / Direct Entry 200L)

• Tuition Fee: Free
• Other Charges Include: Registration ₦2,000, Laboratory ₦10,000, Examination ₦12,000, Certificate Verification ₦20,000, Caution Fee ₦20,000, Medical ₦10,000, ICT ₦20,000, Development Levy ₦20,000, among others.
• Total Payable: ₦258,000

Departments with field trips, MBBS, MLS, or Public Health programs may include additional charges.

Returning Students (200 Level)

• Tuition Fee: Free
• Other Charges Include: Registration ₦2,000, Laboratory ₦4,500, Examination ₦12,000, ICT ₦5,000, Municipal ₦23,000, Accreditation ₦20,000, and others.
• Total Payable: ₦80,000

300 Level Students

• Tuition Fee: Free
• Other Charges Include: Registration ₦2,000, Laboratory ₦4,500, Examination ₦6,000, ICT ₦5,000, Entrepreneurship ₦1,500, Municipal ₦23,000, Accreditation ₦20,000.
• Total Payable: ₦80,500

400 Level Students

• Tuition Fee: Free
• Other Charges Include: Registration ₦2,000, Laboratory ₦4,500, Examination ₦3,000, Industrial Training ₦10,000, ICT ₦5,000, Municipal ₦10,000, Accreditation ₦20,000.
• Total Payable: ₦68,000

500 Level (Final-Year Students)

• Tuition Fee: Free
• Other Charges Include: Registration ₦2,000, Laboratory ₦4,500, Examination ₦6,000, ICT ₦5,000, FYB ₦1,000, Municipal ₦23,000, Accreditation ₦20,000.
• Total Payable: ₦75,000

Important Payment Guidelines

• Students should keep all payment receipts as proof of transaction.
• All payments must be made only through the official FUTA payment portal.
• Any change or update to the fees will be announced first on official university channels.
• Students can verify figures via the bursary page or their faculty office.
• For deadlines and payment instructions, See the official FUTA portal for updates.

Final Note

The FUTA School Fees for the 2025/2026 session show a transparent structure across all academic levels. Fresh students pay higher due to first-time levies like certificate verification and development charges, while returning students benefit from reduced fees and continued free tuition.

Students are strongly advised to follow the official portal for authentic updates and make payments promptly to avoid late penalties.

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