FUD postgraduate school fees are broken down in full in this post, covering every level offered by the College of Postgraduate Studies at Federal University Dutse (FUD): Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Professional Masters, MSc (Arts and Science), and Ph.D. (Arts and Science), along with hostel accommodation and the additional charges that apply to international students. If you’re applying to FUD’s postgraduate school, this post gives you the exact fee components published by the university’s Office of the Bursar, so you know exactly what to budget for before you start your application.
About FUD Postgraduate School Fees Structure
Federal University Dutse‘s School of Postgraduate Studies (now the College of Postgraduate Studies) publishes its fee schedule through the Office of the Bursar, and the structure is broken into line items rather than a single flat tuition figure. Each program level: PGD, Professional Masters, MSc, and Ph.D. has its own schedule, and within MSc and Ph.D., fees are further split between Arts-based and Science-based courses, and between fresh (new) and returning students. This is more detailed than many universities’ postgraduate fee schedules, so understanding each component matters before you commit to paying.
A note on currency: the figures below are drawn from the fee schedule currently published by FUD’s Office of the Bursar. Because Nigerian university fee schedules are reviewed periodically, always confirm the exact current-session figures with the College of Postgraduate Studies or the PG Central Portal before making payment, since small adjustments can happen between sessions.
1. PGD (Postgraduate Diploma) Fees
FUD’s PGD fees are split between Science-based and Arts-based courses, with tuition set at the same amount for both but differing registration costs.
| Fee Component | PGD Sciences (₦) | PGD Arts (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 73,500 | 73,500 |
| Registration | 16,000 | 11,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Development Levy | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh students only) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| ID Card Fee (fresh students only) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sport | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Caution | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Project/Thesis (final year only) | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Total | 172,500 | 167,500 |
International students on PGD programs pay a separate registration fee of $2,300 (Sciences) or $2,000 (Arts), subject to the prevailing dollar exchange rate.
2. Professional Masters Fees
FUD’s Professional Masters fee schedule applies a single fee structure across all professional masters programs, without the Arts/Science split used for PGD, MSc, and Ph.D.
| Fee Component | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 76,650 |
| Registration | 20,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 |
| Development Levy | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh students only) | 5,000 |
| ID Card Fee (fresh students only) | 5,000 |
| Sport | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 |
| Caution | 10,000 |
| Project/Thesis (final year only) | 25,000 |
| Total | 189,650 |
International Professional Masters students pay an additional $2,550 registration fee, subject to the prevailing exchange rate.
3. MSc Fees (Arts-Based Courses)
MSc Arts fees at FUD differ between fresh and returning students, mainly because fresh students carry one-time charges like certificate verification and ID cards, while returning students carry the thesis fee instead.
| Fee Component | New Student (₦) | Returning Student (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 60,900 | 60,900 |
| Registration | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 | — |
| Development Levy | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| ID Card Fee (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| Sport | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Caution | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total (before thesis) | 168,900 | 153,900 |
| Project/Thesis (returning, final year only) | — | 70,000 |
International MSc Arts students pay $2,200 (new) or $2,000 (returning), subject to the exchange rate.
4. MSc Fees (Science-Based Courses)
MSc Science fees follow the same structure as MSc Arts but with a higher tuition component.
| Fee Component | New Student (₦) | Returning Student (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 78,750 | 78,750 |
| Registration | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 | — |
| Development Levy | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| ID Card Fee (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| Sport | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Caution | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total (before thesis) | 186,750 | 171,750 |
| Project/Thesis (returning, final year only) | — | 70,000 |
International MSc Science students pay $2,500 (new) or $2,200 (returning), subject to the exchange rate.
5. Ph.D. Fees (Arts-Based Courses)
Ph.D. Arts fees carry higher registration and caution deposits than MSc, reflecting the longer, research-heavy nature of the program.
| Fee Component | New Student (₦) | Returning Student (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 89,250 | 89,250 |
| Registration | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 | — |
| Development Levy | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh only) | 10,000 | — |
| ID Card Fee (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| Sport | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Caution | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Total (before thesis) | 217,250 | 197,250 |
| Project/Thesis (returning, final year only) | — | 100,000 |
International Ph.D. Arts students pay $3,200 (new) or $3,000 (returning), subject to the exchange rate.
6. Ph.D. Fees (Science-Based Courses)
Ph.D. Science carries the highest tuition and total fee of any category in FUD postgraduate school fees 2026/2027 schedule.
| Fee Component | New Student (₦) | Returning Student (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 115,500 | 115,500 |
| Registration | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Exam | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Utility Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Statement of Result | 5,000 | — |
| Development Levy | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Verification (fresh only) | 10,000 | — |
| ID Card Fee (fresh only) | 5,000 | — |
| Sport | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Medical | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| M.I.S/Portal Management | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Facility Maintenance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Plagiarism Test | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Caution | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Total (before thesis) | 243,500 | 223,500 |
| Project/Thesis (returning, final year only) | — | 100,000 |
International Ph.D. Science students pay $3,500 (new) or $3,200 (returning), subject to the exchange rate.
Hostel Accommodation
Postgraduate hostel accommodation at FUD is charged separately from tuition and registration, at a flat rate of ₦220,000 across every program level: PGD, Professional Masters, MSc, and Ph.D. This is optional and only applies to students who choose to live in university-provided hostel accommodation rather than off-campus housing.
Comparing FUD Postgraduate School Fees by Level
Here’s how FUD postgraduate school fees compare across every level, using the fresh-student total for each:
| Program Level | Total Fee (₦) |
|---|---|
| PGD (Arts) | 167,500 |
| PGD (Sciences) | 172,500 |
| Professional Masters | 189,650 |
| MSc Arts (new) | 168,900 |
| MSc Science (new) | 186,750 |
| Ph.D. Arts (new) | 217,250 |
| Ph.D. Science (new) | 243,500 |
Across every category, Science-based programs consistently cost more than their Arts-based equivalents, and Ph.D. is the most expensive level overall with Ph.D. Science carrying the highest total fee in FUD’s entire postgraduate fee schedule.
How to Pay FUD Postgraduate School Fees
FUD processes postgraduate payments through its PG Central Portal, and the general steps are:
- Log in to the PG Central Portal using your registered email and password.
- Select your program and session to generate the correct fee breakdown matching the tables above.
- Generate a Remita Reference (RRR) number on the payment page.
- Pay using your preferred option either visit any designated bank and provide the RRR, or pay online directly with a card through the portal.
- Print your payment receipt from your application dashboard once payment is confirmed, and keep it for registration.
For payment issues, contact the Office of the Bursar directly via bursar@fud.edu.ng, or reach the College of Postgraduate Studies through the official FUD website (fud.edu.ng). Avoid any payment channel outside the official Remita platform linked on the portal, unofficial payment requests are a common scam target for Nigerian postgraduate applicants.
Payment Deadlines
FUD ties postgraduate fee payment deadlines to its academic calendar for each session, with registration typically closing before lectures resume. Late payment can attract a penalty or risk loss of the admission slot for that session, so confirm the exact current-session deadline through the College of Postgraduate Studies or PG Central Portal rather than assuming a fixed date, since deadlines shift from cycle to cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are FUD postgraduate school fees for PGD? PGD tuition and registration total ₦172,500 for Sciences or ₦167,500 for Arts, not including hostel accommodation.
Are FUD postgraduate school fees the same for Arts and Science students? No. Science-based programs consistently carry a higher tuition component than Arts-based equivalents across PGD, MSc, and Ph.D.
Do returning students pay less than new students? Yes, in most categories. New students pay one-time charges like certificate verification and ID cards, which returning students don’t pay, though returning students in their final year pay a separate project/thesis fee instead.
Is hostel accommodation included in FUD postgraduate school fees? No. Hostel accommodation is a separate, optional charge of ₦220,000, on top of the tuition and registration fees listed above.
How do international students pay FUD postgraduate fees? International postgraduate students pay an additional registration fee in US dollars, which varies by program level and is subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
Where can I confirm the current FUD postgraduate school fees? The most reliable source is the College of Postgraduate Studies at sps.fud.edu.ng, the PG Central Portal, or direct contact with the Office of the Bursar via bursar@fud.edu.ng.
Final Thoughts
FUD postgraduate school fees vary by program level, course type, and student status, ranging from ₦167,500 for PGD Arts up to ₦243,500 for Ph.D. Science, with a flat ₦220,000 hostel fee available separately for any level. Whichever program you’re applying for, confirm your exact fee breakdown on the PG Central Portal before paying, budget for the current-session deadline, and reach out to the Office of the Bursar directly for anything not covered by the published schedule.
