Welcome to FreshNote, your distinguished Uniblog and campus companion. We've been gathering information from students and online to reach an estimate fee of the Achiever university, and today we're presenting our findings. The numbers can be a bit different all over the place. In short , it depends on what you're studying. The tuition ranges from ₦400,000 to ₦4,500,000 per session, which sounds crazy until you actually break it down by course. So, the amount a student has to pay is determined by his/her course just like the case of ATBU's fees.
Achiever university fee breakdown by course/department
1. College of Health Sciences
This is where you'll find the highest fees, and it makes sense given the equipment, lab work, and clinical training involved.
Medicine and Surgery is the big one here. If you're entering at 100-level, you're paying ₦1.6 million per session. But here's the kicker – Direct Entry students at 200-level like JUPEB candidates pay ₦4.5 million. What i notice here is that getting admission without JAMB in archiver is very expensive. That's the highest fee in the entire university, and it's basically what you'd expect from a private medical program. For the direct entry students, the fee is extremely high. So if you are jet to embark on the program; Uniuyo could be an alternative because the fee is ten times (10X) lower there.
Pharmacy and Physiotherapy
students at 100-level pay ₦1.5 million, which then jumps to ₦2 million if you enter through Direct Entry at 200-level. These are professional programs with heavy practical components, so the fees reflect that.
Nursing Science
Nursing science has a more stable structure. You're looking at ₦1.25 million for the first three years (100 to 200-level), then it drops to ₦1.1 million for 300 to 500-level. At least you know what to expect throughout the program.
Medical Laboratory Science
Students here maintains ₦1.1 million from 100 to 300-level, then decreases to ₦900,000 for 400 and 500-level. It's one of the more affordable options in the health sciences college.
Public Health
Public health is probably the most budget-friendly in this college so far. Starting at ₦1 million for the first three levels, it drops to ₦600,000 at 300-level, then ₦550,000 by 400-level. Health Information Management is similarly priced at ₦1 million for 100-level.
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Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
follow the same fee structure as Public Health – ₦1 million initially, dropping to ₦600,000 at 300-level and ₦500,000 by final year.
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
This college is more affordable compared to health sciences, with most programs starting at ₦1 million for 100-level.
Computer Science and related programs like Geology start at ₦1 million and maintain that through 200-level. By 300-level, fees drop to ₦500,000, then ₦400,000 by final year. That's a pretty significant decrease that helps as you progress through the program.
Industrial Chemistry and Biochemistry follow the exact same pattern – ₦1 million for the first two years, ₦500,000 at 300-level, and ₦400,000 for 400-level.
Microbiology, Plant Science, and related biological sciences maintain ₦1 million through 200-level, then drop to ₦500,000 for both 300 and 400-level. Remote Sensing and Geoscience is listed at ₦1 million for 100-level.
College of Engineering and Technology
Engineering programs cost a bit more than pure sciences but less than health sciences.
Most engineering courses like Computer Engineering and Mechatronics start at ₦1.15 million for 100-level and maintain that through 200-level. At 300 and 400-level, fees drop to ₦800,000, then finally ₦700,000 for 500-level. The extra year and practical requirements explain why these programs cost more.
Telecommunication Engineering is listed at ₦1 million for 100-level, which is slightly lower than other engineering programs.
Faculty of Education
Education programs are relatively affordable. Courses like Guidance and Counselling, Chemistry Education, and other education-related programs cost ₦1 million for 100-level, ₦1 million for 200-level Direct Entry, and ₦900,000 for regular 200-level students. The fee structure for higher levels isn't fully detailed, but the starting costs are reasonable.
College of Law
Law is the baba, king of art in every school. Law has its own pricing that sits somewhere in the middle. LL.B. students pay ₦1.3 million for 100 through 200-level. At 300-level, it drops to ₦1.15 million, then ₦950,000 for both 400 and 500-level. Law is a five-year program, so you need to budget for that extra year.
College of Social and Management Sciences
I may stay, the most affordable college overall. Programs like Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and related courses all follow the same structure.
You start at ₦1 million for 100 and 200-level, then fees drop significantly to ₦500,000 at 300-level and ₦400,000 by final year. If you're looking to study business or social sciences, this college gives you decent value, especially in the later years.
Additional Costs Across All Departments
Beyond tuition, there are other expenses everyone needs to consider. The acceptance fee is ₦50,000, which you pay once when you're admitted. Hostel accommodation costs ₦200,000 per session for a 6-man room or ₦250,000 for a 4-man room if you prefer less crowding.
Sundry fees are around ₦300,000, and depending on your program, you might have additional practical fees or field trip costs. Science and engineering students especially should expect extra lab fees.
The Money-Saving Bits
Here's something useful – if you pay your full tuition before the first semester registration deadline, you get a 5% discount. That could save you anywhere from ₦20,000 to ₦80,000 depending on your course. Might not sound like much, but it adds up.
Scholarships are available too. Some programs offer up to 100% tuition coverage, while others provide 70% or 80% scholarships. The availability varies by department, so it's worth asking about scholarship opportunities for your specific course when you apply.
Postgraduate Programs
For those looking at postgraduate studies, fees are more straightforward. Most programs run between ₦200,000 to ₦300,000 per semester depending on your faculty. That works out to roughly ₦400,000 to ₦600,000 per academic session.
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The Overall Picture
The pattern is pretty clear when you look across departments. Health sciences command the highest fees, especially at entry levels and for Direct Entry students. Engineering comes next, then Law sits in the middle, while natural sciences and social sciences are the most affordable options.
What's interesting is how fees decrease as you progress through most programs. Unlike many universities where costs stay flat or increase, Achievers actually reduces tuition in your final years for most courses. Whether that's a deliberate financial planning tool or just how they structure their programs, it does make budgeting a bit easier once you get past the first couple of years.
If you're considering Achievers University, the key is knowing exactly what your program costs from start to finish, factoring in accommodation and other fees, and checking whether you qualify for any scholarships. The numbers look steep initially, but with the discounts and decreasing fees in later years, it becomes more manageable than it first appears.
