SA’ADU ZUNGUR UNIVERSITY (SAZU) RELEASES APPROVED TUITION FEES FOR 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

Marvellous Oct 19, 2025 3 min read 0

This is to inform all students of Sa’adu Zungur University, formerly known as Bauchi State University, that the school management has officially released the approved schedule of students’ charges for the 2025/2026 academic session. All new and returning students are advised to go through the information carefully so they can understand the school fees and other charges they are expected to pay.

Education is very important in life, and the school wants every student to be aware of the financial requirements before the new academic year begins. This will help students and their parents or guardians to plan well ahead and avoid late payments or registration problems. The management has made sure that the charges are reasonable and fair based on the needs of the school and students.

Categories of Students

The school fees schedule is divided into two main groups:

Fresh Students (Newly Admitted Students)
Returning Students (Old Students)

Each of these groups is further divided into:

Indigenes (Students from Bauchi State)
Non-Indigenes (Students from other states)

The fees are not the same for everyone. Indigenes pay lower fees than non-indigenes because the school is owned by Bauchi State Government. This is to support students from the state.

School Fees Breakdown for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Below is the breakdown of charges:

S/N	Item	Fresh Students – Indigenes (₦)	Fresh Students – Non-Indigenes (₦)	Returning Students – Indigenes (₦)	Returning Students – Non-Indigenes (₦)
1	Registration Fee	4,000	8,000	3,000	6,000
2	Students’ Record	2,500	5,000	2,500	5,000
3	Facility Maintenance	2,000	4,000	2,000	4,000
4	General Studies (GSP)	3,000	6,000	3,000	6,000
5	Examination Fee	3,500	7,000	3,500	7,000
6	Sports Development	2,000	4,000	2,000	4,000
7	Departmental Fee	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
8	Faculty Registration	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000
9	Development Levy	1,000	2,000	1,000	2,000
10	Students’ Handbook	3,000	3,000	–	–
11	Library Fee	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000
12	ICT Fee	5,000	10,000	5,000	10,000
13	Medical Services	2,500	5,000	2,500	5,000
14	Matriculation/Orientation	2,000	2,000	–	–
15	Certificate Verification	2,000	2,000	–	–
16	ID Card	1,000	1,000	–	–
17	Campus Security	2,000	4,000	2,000	4,000
18	Teaching Aids	2,500	5,000	2,500	5,000
19	Utility Charges	2,000	4,000	2,000	4,000
20	Payment Verification	1,000	2,000	1,000	2,000
Total		₦51,000	₦84,000	₦42,000	₦74,000

This means that:

Fresh indigene students will pay ₦51,000
Fresh non-indigene students will pay ₦84,000
Returning indigene students will pay ₦42,000
Returning non-indigene students will pay ₦74,000

Peculiar Charges (Extra Charges for Some Students)

Apart from the school fees listed above, there are also some special charges for students in certain departments or situations:

S/N	Description	Amount (₦)
1	Laboratory Charges (Agric/Science courses)	5,000
2	Bed Space/Hostel Maintenance	15,000
3	Teaching Practice Fees	5,000
4	SIWES	5,000
5	SIWES (Faculty of Agriculture)	7,000
6	Pharmacy/Nursing Pre-Clinical Charges	25,000
7	Clearance Form (Final Year Students)	1,000
8	Moot Court Charges (Law Students Only)	25,000
9	Late Registration	5,000
10	Field Trip	15,000

These fees are only for students who need them. For example, science students who use laboratory equipment must pay laboratory fees. Final-year students must pay for clearance forms, and law students must pay for moot court charges.

Important Notes

All students must pay their fees before the deadline.
Late registration attracts a penalty of ₦5,000, so students are advised not to delay payment.
Hostel accommodation is ₦15,000 and is given based on availability.
All payments should be made through the school’s approved online payment portal only.
Fake receipts or payments made through unapproved platforms will not be accepted.

Why These Fees Are Important

The school fees help the university maintain important facilities like classrooms, laboratories, libraries, electricity, water supply, sports facilities, and internet services. Part of the fees also covers security, exams, ICT services, medical services, and student development.

Final Message from the School Bursar

The school bursar, Ibrahim Abdullahi, CNA (Ag. Bursar), has signed the document and advised students to follow instructions carefully to avoid issues during registration.