FUDMA Postgraduate School Fees 2026/2027 | Full PGD, Masters, MBA and PhD Structure & Payment Guide

Are you planning to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma, master’s degree, or PhD at Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State? Then you need clear information on the FUDMA postgraduate school fees before you apply or accept an offer. FUDMA runs its postgraduate programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS), which publishes separate fee schedules for PGD, M.Sc., professional master’s, and Ph.D. programmes, and charges Nigerian students in naira and international students in US dollars. Nigerian students generally budget between ₦70,000 and ₦200,000 per session, while international students pay between $750 and $1,300 in session charges, plus a one-off set of SPGS charges.

This guide sets out the complete FUDMA postgraduate school fees structure for the 2026/2027 session, including the full international fee tables, the one-off SPGS charges, the list of programmes the fees cover, and the difference between fresh and returning students. You will also find the official step-by-step payment procedure using the SPGS portal and Remita, notes on half payments and late registration, funding options, a comparison with earlier sessions, and practical advice for avoiding scams. Every figure is arranged by programme level for quick comparison. Read each section carefully so you can budget accurately and pay without delay.

FUDMA Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements for 2026/2027 for PGD, Masters, M.Phil, and PhD Programmes

About the FUDMA School of Postgraduate Studies

Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) was established in 2011 and is located in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. Its Senate approved a Graduate School in July 2015, and the school was renamed the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) in May 2017. The SPGS coordinates admission, registration, supervision, and graduation for all postgraduate programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Education, Management Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences, as well as the Centre for Innovation and Development.

Postgraduate fees are collected through the SPGS portal and Remita. Every payment follows the same pattern: you generate a transaction ID on the portal, use it to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR), pay, and then submit the RRR back to the portal.

FUDMA Postgraduate School Fees Structure Overview

The FUDMA postgraduate school fees are divided into three parts:

• Session fees: tuition and the standard student charges (library, ICT, medical, examination, seminar, sports, and maintenance), paid every session.
• One-off SPGS charges: acceptance, publication, matriculation, clearance, statement of result, and project management, paid once by new students. Returning students pay a single SPGS charge instead.
• Laboratory, workshop, studio, or practicum charges: payable only where your programme requires them.

Fees are set by level, so there are separate schedules for Ph.D., Master’s (M.Sc.), Professional Master’s (such as the MBA), and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes. Nigerian students pay in naira, and their programme fees generally fall between ₦70,000 and ₦200,000 per session depending on level and faculty. International students pay the dollar amounts in the tables below.

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FUDMA Postgraduate Fee Breakdown Table

International Students: Session Fees (USD)

Ph.D. programmes (all faculties)

Item	New Students	Returning Students
Tuition fee	$850	$760
Identity card	$15	–
Library	$45	$45
ICT/Portal charges	$70	$65
Medical fee	$25	$25
Examination fee	$60	$45
Seminar fee	$45	$30
Sport/Games	$25	$25
Maintenance/Development charges	$35	$25
Sub-total	$1,170	$1,020
Laboratory/Workshop/Studio/Practicum (where applicable)	$130	$130
Grand total	$1,300	$1,150

Master’s programmes (M.Sc.) (all faculties)

Item	New Students	Returning Students
Tuition fee	$670	$540
Identity card	$10	–
Library	$40	$40
ICT/Portal charges	$60	$60
Medical fee	$20	$20
Examination fee	$50	$40
Seminar fee	$40	$40
Sport/Games	$20	$20
Maintenance/Development charges	$30	$30
Sub-total	$940	$790
Laboratory/Workshop/Studio/Practicum (where applicable)	$110	$110
Grand total	$1,050	$900

Professional Master’s programmes (MBA) (all faculties)

Item	New Students	Returning Students
Tuition fee	$750	$605
Identity card	$15	–
Library	$45	$45
ICT/Portal charges	$70	$65
Medical fee	$25	$25
Examination fee	$60	$45
Seminar fee	$45	$30
Sport/Games	$25	$25
Maintenance/Development charges	$35	$25
Sub-total	$1,070	$865
Laboratory/Workshop/Studio/Practicum (where applicable)	$130	$130
Grand total	$1,200	$995

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) (all faculties)

Item	New Students	Returning Students
Tuition fee	$400	$290
Identity card	$20	–
Library	$60	$60
ICT/Portal charges	$80	$80
Medical fee	$40	$40
Examination fee	$80	$60
Seminar fee	$50	$50
Sport/Games	$30	$30
Maintenance/Development charges	$40	$40
Sub-total	$800	$650
Laboratory/Workshop/Studio/Practicum (where applicable)	$100	$100
Grand total	$900	$750

One-Off SPGS Charges (International Students, All Programmes)

Item	New Students	Returning Students
Acceptance fee	$110	–
Cost of publication	$50	–
Matriculation fee	$20	–
Clearance ratification	$20	–
Statement of result	$20	–
Project management	$30	–
SPGS charges	–	$120
Total	$250	$120

Disclaimer: The FUDMA postgraduate school fees in this article are compiled from the most widely published figures for the 2026/2027 session and are provided for planning purposes only. Naira amounts for Nigerian students are stated as ranges because they vary by level and faculty. The university may revise its charges at any time, so please confirm the exact amount on your Transaction ID and Remita invoice before you pay. MasterPG.com.ng is not affiliated with Federal University Dutsin-Ma.

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What International Students Pay in Total

Programme	New Student (first session)	Returning Student (per session)
PGD	$1,150	$870
M.Sc.	$1,300	$1,020
MBA	$1,450	$1,115
Ph.D.	$1,550	$1,270

These totals combine the grand total (including the laboratory charge) with the one-off SPGS charges. Where your programme has no laboratory or workshop component, subtract the laboratory amount shown in the tables.

Programmes the Fees Cover

The fee schedules apply across the programmes listed by the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Ph.D. programmes: Economics, Political Science, Geography (Social Sciences); Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Physics with Electronics (Science); Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology (Education); Fisheries, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Animal Science, Crop Production and Protection, Forestry and Wildlife, Food Science, Agricultural Economics (Agriculture and Agricultural Technology); Business Management (Management).

Master’s programmes: M.Sc. Economics, Geography, Sociology, Political Science; M.Sc. Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Physics with Electronics, Computer Science; M.Ed. in Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Psychology; M.Sc. Fisheries, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Animal Science, Crop Production and Protection, Forestry and Wildlife, Food Science, Agricultural Economics; MBA and M.Sc. Business Management.

Professional Master’s programmes: Master in Environmental Management, Master in Geographical Information System, Master in Islamic Finance and Development, Master of Development Studies, and the MBA.

Postgraduate Diploma programmes: Livestock Production and Management; Crop Production; Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; Education; Computer Science; Physics; Applied Physics with Electronics; Plant Science and Biotechnology; Microbiology; Environmental Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Forensic and Instrumental Methods in Chemistry; Accounting and Finance; Management; Environmental Management; and Geographical Information System.

The SPGS adds and adjusts programmes from time to time, so confirm that your course is open before you pay.

New vs Returning Students

The difference between new and returning students is a large part of the FUDMA postgraduate school fees. The tables show where the savings come from:

• Tuition: returning students pay less in every programme (for example, $290 versus $400 for PGD, $540 versus $670 for M.Sc., and $760 versus $850 for Ph.D.).
• Identity card: only new students pay.
• Examination and seminar fees: slightly lower for returning students in most programmes.
• One-off SPGS charges: new students pay $250 across acceptance, publication, matriculation, clearance, statement of result, and project management. Returning students pay a single $120 SPGS charge.

For Nigerian students, the same pattern applies. A new student pays the acceptance fee and registration charges as well as the session fee, while a returning student generates the session invoice and pays the returning amount.

When you plan, count the sessions in your programme. A master’s programme typically runs for several semesters, and a Ph.D. longer, so multiply the returning amount by the number of sessions you expect to spend after the first one.

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Acceptance Fee & Additional Charges

After you receive admission, you must pay the SPGS acceptance fee before anything else. For international students this is $110. For Nigerian students, the amount is shown on the Acceptance Fee Transaction Slip that you generate on the portal, and you must pay exactly that amount.

Other charges that can apply include:

• Late submission of your completed registration file to the SPGS: ₦5,000.
• Half payment surcharge: if you choose to pay your school fees in two parts, an additional fee applies.
• Laboratory, workshop, studio, or practicum charges: payable where your programme requires them.
• Medical examination and ID card: done at the FUDMA Clinic and Security Unit after payment.

All registration fees are non-refundable after payment, so confirm your programme, level, and amount before you pay.

Step-by-Step Payment Portal Guide

All FUDMA postgraduate payments are made through the Remita platform. Follow these steps in order.

Part 1: Pay the Acceptance Fee

1. Go to the SPGS application portal (pgs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/apply).
2. Log in with your Application Number and email.
3. Click Payments, then click Generate beside Acceptance Fee to get your Acceptance Fee Transaction ID.
4. Open the FUDMA Remita biller page (login.remita.net/remita/onepage/FUDUTSINMA/biller.spa).
5. Under “Name of Service/Purpose,” select SPGS ACCEPTANCE FEE.
6. Enter your Acceptance Fee Transaction ID, your Course of Study, and your Application Number.
7. Type the amount, which must match the amount on your Acceptance Fee Transaction Slip.
8. Enter the payer details and click to Generate RRR.
9. Pay on Remita, either online or at any commercial bank.
10. Return to the portal, click Payments, enter your Acceptance Fee RRR, and click Submit RRR.
11. Submit evidence of payment to the SPGS Bursary Unit.

Part 2: Screening and Clearance

Print and take these documents to the School of Postgraduate Studies for screening and clearance:

• Admission letter
• Acceptance payment receipt
• Acceptance letter/form
• NYSC certificate
• Two recent passport photographs
• Birth certificate
• LGA/State of origin evidence
• Release letter from your employer, if applicable
• Printout of your application form
• O’Level certificate(s)
• Photocopies of all academic and professional qualifications

Part 3: Pay the School Fees

1. Log in to the portal with your Application Number and email.
2. Click Payments and choose Full or Half payment, bearing in mind that half payment attracts an additional fee.
3. Click Generate beside School Fees to get your School Fees Transaction ID.
4. Open the Remita biller page and select SPGS REGISTRATION FEES (FRESH STUDENT).
5. Enter your School Fees Transaction ID, Faculty, Department, Course of Study, and Application Number.
6. Type the amount exactly as it appears on your School Fees Transaction Slip, and generate your RRR. The amount on the Transaction ID and on the RRR must be the same.
7. Pay on Remita, online or at any commercial bank.
8. Return to the portal, click Payments, enter your School Fees RRR, and click Submit RRR.
9. Wait 24 hours. You will receive an email confirming that your payment has been processed.

Part 4: Pay the SPGS Charges

1. Log in to the portal and click Payments.
2. Click Generate beside SPGS Charges to get your SPGS Charges Transaction ID.
3. On the Remita biller page, select SPGS CHARGES.
4. Enter your Transaction ID, Faculty, Department, Course of Study, and Matriculation Number.
5. Type the amount shown on your SPGS Charges Transaction Slip, and generate your RRR.
6. Pay, return to the portal, and submit the SPGS Charges RRR.
7. Wait 24 hours for the confirmation email.

Part 5: Register and Complete Documentation

1. Visit pgs.fudutsinma.edu.ng for course registration. Your matriculation number and password are emailed to you.
2. Take copies of all payment receipts and your credentials to your Department or Faculty for registration.
3. Go to the FUDMA Clinic for medical examination.
4. Go to the FUDMA Security Unit for your ID card.
5. Take your medical certificate, payment receipts, credentials, and course registration form to the School of Postgraduate Studies for documentation.
6. Submit your completed registration file on time, because late submission attracts a ₦5,000 charge.

Returning Students

Returning students log in, generate the new session’s School Fees Transaction ID, pay through Remita, and submit the RRR. Clear any outstanding balance first.

Payment tip: The amount on your Transaction ID and your RRR must always match. If they differ, do not pay. Generate a new RRR instead.

Installment Payment & Financial Aid

The portal lets you choose between full payment and half payment when you generate your School Fees Transaction ID. Half payment is available, but it attracts an additional fee, so full payment is cheaper when you can manage it. If you need more flexibility, write to the School of Postgraduate Studies through your department and keep any written approval.

Several funding routes can ease the burden of the FUDMA postgraduate school fees:

• Employer sponsorship: many agencies, banks, and organisations pay for staff development.
• TETFund: staff of Nigerian public tertiary institutions can access it for postgraduate training.
• Scholarships: Commonwealth, Chevening, and other international awards are competitive but valuable.
• Research grants and assistantships: useful for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, especially in laboratory-based fields.

Apply early, because many opportunities close months before the session begins, and budget for your full fees before counting on any award.

Comparison to Previous Session

The FUDMA postgraduate school fees have been stable across recent sessions. The international schedule above has been in circulation since the 2021/2022 session, and the same figures continue to appear for later sessions, including the one-off SPGS charges of $250 for new students and $120 for returning students. For Nigerian students, the reported range of ₦70,000 to ₦200,000 per session has also stayed in the same band.

That stability is helpful for planning, but it does not guarantee that nothing will change. Federal universities can revise their schedules when management reviews them, so keep a cushion in your budget, especially for the half-payment surcharge, late-registration charge, and laboratory fees.

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Scam Prevention & Safety Tips

Fraudsters target postgraduate applicants every admission season. Protect yourself with these rules:

• Pay only through the FUDMA Remita biller page after generating a Transaction ID on the SPGS portal. Never transfer fees to a personal account.
• Match your amounts. The amount on your Transaction ID and your RRR must be the same.
• Do not trust “agents” who promise guaranteed admission, cheaper fees, or quick clearance.
• Use only the official portals. Type the address yourself instead of clicking links sent through WhatsApp, Telegram, or social media.
• Submit every RRR on the portal. A bank receipt alone does not complete your registration.
• Keep every receipt as a PDF and a printed copy until you graduate.
• Never share your login details with anyone, including supposed staff.
• Ignore discount offers. There is no legitimate way to buy a reduced FUDMA postgraduate school fees invoice from an individual.
• Report suspicious contacts to the School of Postgraduate Studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the FUDMA postgraduate school fees?
International students pay between $750 and $1,300 per session in session charges, plus SPGS charges of $250 (new) or $120 (returning). Nigerian students generally budget between ₦70,000 and ₦200,000 per session, depending on level and faculty.

How much is the PGD at FUDMA for international students?
$900 for new students and $750 for returning students, including the laboratory charge where applicable.

How much is the M.Sc. at FUDMA for international students?
$1,050 for new students and $900 for returning students, including the laboratory charge where applicable.

How much is the MBA?
$1,200 for new students and $995 for returning students.

How much is the Ph.D.?
$1,300 for new students and $1,150 for returning students.

What is the acceptance fee for international students?
$110, paid once after admission.

What is the acceptance fee for Nigerians?
The amount appears on your Acceptance Fee Transaction Slip, and you must pay exactly that amount.

Can I pay in two parts?
Yes. The portal offers a half-payment option, which attracts an additional fee.

What happens if I submit my registration file late?
Late submission to the SPGS attracts a ₦5,000 charge.

Are fees refundable?
No. Registration fees are not refundable after payment.

Where do I pay?
On the FUDMA Remita biller page, after generating a Transaction ID on the SPGS portal.

What do I do after paying?
Submit your RRR on the portal, wait 24 hours for the confirmation email, then complete course registration, medical examination, ID card, and documentation.

Conclusion

The FUDMA postgraduate school fees follow a clear structure: session fees by programme level, one-off SPGS charges for new students, and optional laboratory charges. International students can use the dollar tables above to work out their total, and Nigerian students should budget within the naira range and confirm the exact figure on their Transaction Slip.

Pay only through the official Remita biller page, match every amount, submit every RRR, and keep every receipt. Ready to apply? Read our companion guide, FUDMA Postgraduate Courses and Admission Requirements 2026/2027, on MasterPG.com.ng to check your eligibility and prepare your documents.