Niger Delta University (NDU) Releases 2025/2026 School Fees Schedule for New Students

The management of Niger Delta University (NDU) has officially released the approved school fees structure for newly admitted undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The announcement provides a detailed breakdown of general levies, tuition differences for Bayelsa and non-Bayelsa students, as well as faculty-specific bench fees that reflect the varying costs of academic resources and practical training.

General Levies for All Faculties

Every undergraduate, whether an indigene of Bayelsa or from outside the state, will pay the same base levies, with the exception of tuition fees. Bayelsa indigenes enjoy a full tuition waiver, while non-Bayelsa students are required to pay ₦50,000.

The general levies include:

• Registration levy – ₦5,000
• Library levy – ₦5,000
• Development levy – ₦25,000
• Student handbook levy – ₦5,000
• General maintenance levy – ₦10,000
• Sports levy – ₦6,000
• Examination levy – ₦5,000
• Equipment maintenance levy – ₦5,000
• Medical levy – ₦12,000
• Medical examination levy – ₦5,000
• Certificate verification levy – ₦5,000
• Identification card levy – ₦5,000
• ICT levy – ₦5,000
• Caution levy – ₦5,000
• Tuition – ₦0 (Bayelsa) | ₦50,000 (Non-Bayelsa)
• Assessors levy – ₦5,000

Sub-total:

• Bayelsa students – ₦108,000
• Non-Bayelsa students – ₦158,000

Faculty-Specific Bench Levies

Beyond the general levies, some faculties attract additional bench fees to cover laboratory equipment, research, and other specialized resources.

• Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Pharmacy & Nursing
  • Bench levy: ₦50,000
  • Total: ₦158,000 (Bayelsa) | ₦208,000 (Non-Bayelsa)
• Law
  • Bench levy: ₦30,000
  • Total: ₦138,000 (Bayelsa) | ₦188,000 (Non-Bayelsa)
• Engineering
  • Bench levy: ₦20,000
  • Total: ₦128,000 (Bayelsa) | ₦178,000 (Non-Bayelsa)
• Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Agriculture, Education & Science
  • Bench levy: ₦10,000
  • Total: ₦118,000 (Bayelsa) | ₦168,000 (Non-Bayelsa)

Note: Students admitted into Biochemistry under Basic Medical Sciences will be charged according to the Faculty of Science’s fee schedule.

Payment Instructions

All payments must be made online via the NDU fees portal. Students are strongly advised to keep their receipts safe, as these will be required for clearance and verification during the registration process.

For fresh students yet to complete their admission process, information on clearance and acceptance fee payment can be found in the official NDU clearance and acceptance fee guide.

Final Word

While the figures may initially seem overwhelming, each levy represents a structured investment in student services—from medical care and ICT support to sports and infrastructure. Once cleared, new students can focus fully on academics, practical training, and student life at Niger Delta University.

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