Osun State University Postgraduate School Fees (2026/2027 Session): Full Fee Breakdown for Fresh and Returning Students

Osun State University postgraduate school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session are important for prospective PGD, Master’s, MPhil/PhD, PhD and professional postgraduate students planning their studies at UNIOSUN. The university’s Postgraduate College provides a published fee schedule covering acceptance, medical, examination, matriculation, Turnitin, ICT, prospectus, tuition and other programme-related charges. The amount payable depends on the postgraduate programme, whether the student is new or returning, and whether the programme falls under arts/social sciences, science/engineering or professional categories. Understanding the full structure before making payment can help applicants prepare accurately and avoid unexpected costs.

In this guide, we explain the Osun State University postgraduate school fees for 2026/2027 in a simple format, including the official amounts for fresh and returning students. We also break down the charges for Master’s programmes, PhD programmes and Postgraduate Diploma programmes, explain the additional portal access fee, and show how the application fee differs from the actual school fees. You will also find a step-by-step guide to using the UNIOSUN postgraduate portal, important payment and verification precautions, information about one-off charges, and answers to common questions about UNIOSUN postgraduate fees.

Also read: LASU Postgraduate School Fees 2026/2027: Full Fee Breakdown for PGD, Master’s and PhD Programmes

About Osun State University Postgraduate Programmes

Osun State University, commonly known as UNIOSUN, offers a broad range of postgraduate programmes through its Postgraduate College. The university’s current 2026/2027 admission advertisement lists programmes across areas such as agriculture, education, humanities, management sciences, social sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, basic and applied sciences, computing, law, basic medical sciences and the Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute.

Available postgraduate qualifications include Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s degrees, MPhil/PhD, PhD and professional postgraduate programmes. The current admission advertisement also lists programmes such as MBA, MPH, M.Ed., M.A., M.Sc., M.Eng., LL.M., professional Master’s programmes and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), among others.

This wide programme structure explains why the Osun State University postgraduate school fees are not presented as one flat amount for every student.

For example, the university places some Master’s programmes under a general M.A./M.Sc. category, while certain science and engineering programmes attract a bench fee. Professional Master’s programmes also have a different tuition amount from the general academic Master’s categories.

The current UNIOSUN admission advertisement confirms that applications are being invited for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Osun State University Postgraduate School Fees for 2026/2027

The official UNIOSUN Postgraduate College fee schedule provides different charges for fresh and returning students.

For fresh Master’s students, the total listed fee is:

• ₦380,000 for the M.A./general M.Sc. category without bench fee.
• ₦430,000 for the specified science/engineering M.Sc. category with bench fee.
• ₦430,000 for professional Master’s programmes.

For fresh PhD students:

• ₦410,000 for Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and related categories.
• ₦460,000 for Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental and related categories.

For fresh PGD students:

• ₦270,000 for PGD Education, Financial Mathematics, Strategic Management and related programmes.
• ₦320,000 for PGD Biochemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Geography and related programmes.
• ₦320,000 for PGD Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resources Management and related programmes.

Returning students pay lower totals because several first-year charges, including acceptance and medical charges, are not listed in the returning-student schedule.

The official schedule also states that students should budget an additional ₦2,000 portal access fee for each session.

Read also: EKSU Postgraduate School Fees (2026/2027 Session) for Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and PhD programmes

UNIOSUN Postgraduate Fees at a Glance

Programme Category	Fresh Students	Returning Students
M.A./General M.Sc.	₦380,000	₦307,500
Science/Engineering M.Sc.	₦430,000	₦357,500
Professional Master’s	₦430,000	₦357,500
PhD – Arts/Social/Management & Others	₦410,000	₦337,500
PhD – Science/Engineering & Related	₦460,000	₦387,500
PGD – General Category	₦270,000	₦197,500
PGD – Science/Computing & Related	₦320,000	₦247,500
PGD – Engineering/Environmental & Related	₦320,000	₦247,500
Portal Access Fee	₦2,000/session	₦2,000/session

Important: The totals in the university’s published schedule are separate from the ₦2,000 portal access fee, which the schedule states is payable for each session.

UNIOSUN Master’s School Fees for Fresh Students

The Osun State University postgraduate school fees for fresh Master’s students are divided into three major categories.

1. M.A. and General M.Sc. Programmes

For the M.A. Education, M.A. History and International Studies and other programmes grouped with M.Sc. Management and Social Sciences, GASDI and related programmes, the published charges are:

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	—
Examination	₦60,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦30,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Total	₦380,000

The university separately lists the portal access charge at ₦2,000 per session.

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2. Science and Engineering M.Sc. Programmes

The second Master’s category covers programmes including Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Microbiology, Geography and other programmes grouped by the university in this category.

The major difference is the ₦50,000 bench fee.

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	₦50,000
Examination	₦60,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦30,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Total	₦430,000

The additional portal access fee is ₦2,000 per session.

3. Professional Master’s Programmes

Professional Master’s programmes such as MBA, Master in International Studies and Master in Intelligence and Strategic Studies fall under a separate fee category.

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	—
Examination	₦60,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦30,000
Tuition	₦250,000
Total	₦430,000

The portal access fee remains ₦2,000 for each session.

Also read: FUOYE Postgraduate School Fees for 2026/2027 Session: Full Fee Breakdown and Payment Guide

UNIOSUN PhD School Fees for Fresh Students

The Osun State University postgraduate school fees for fresh PhD students are divided into two broad categories.

PhD Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and Others

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	—
Examination	₦70,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦50,000
Total	₦410,000

PhD Science, Engineering and Related Programmes

Science and engineering-related PhD programmes attract an additional ₦50,000 bench fee.

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	₦50,000
Examination	₦70,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦50,000
Total	₦460,000

The official fee schedule lists the portal access fee separately at ₦2,000 per session.

UNIOSUN PGD School Fees for Fresh Students

The university also publishes separate fees for fresh Postgraduate Diploma students.

General PGD Category

PGD programmes in Education, Financial Mathematics, Strategic Management and other programmes grouped under this category have the following charges:

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	—
Examination	₦60,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Tuition	₦120,000
Total	₦270,000

PGD Science, Computing and Related Programmes

PGD programmes such as Biochemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Geography and related programmes have a bench fee.

Fee Item	Amount
Acceptance	₦50,000
Medical	₦10,000
Bench Fee	₦50,000
Examination	₦60,000
Matriculation	₦2,500
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Prospectus	₦10,000
Tuition	₦120,000
Total	₦320,000

Read: FUOYE Postgraduate Admission Form 2026/2027 – Application Portal and Guide

PGD Engineering and Environmental Category

PGD Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resources Management and other programmes in this category also have a ₦50,000 bench fee.

The total is ₦320,000, with the same major fee components listed above.

In all PGD categories, the university states that the portal access fee is ₦2,000 per session.

UNIOSUN Postgraduate School Fees for Returning Students

Returning students do not pay all the charges applicable to fresh students. For example, acceptance, medical and matriculation charges are not included in the published returning-student schedule.

Returning Master’s Students

For the general M.A./M.Sc. category:

Fee Item	Amount
Bench Fee	—
Examination	₦60,000
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦30,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Total	₦307,500

For the science/engineering M.Sc. category:

Fee Item	Amount
Bench Fee	₦50,000
Examination	₦60,000
Turnitin	₦7,500
ICT	₦10,000
Thesis Supervision – One-Off	₦30,000
Tuition	₦200,000
Total	₦357,500

Professional Master’s returning students also have a total of ₦357,500, with tuition of ₦250,000 and no bench fee.

The portal access fee of ₦2,000 per session is separate.

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Returning PhD Students

Returning PhD students in the Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and related categories are listed at ₦337,500.

The breakdown is:

• Examination – ₦70,000
• Turnitin – ₦7,500
• ICT – ₦10,000
• Thesis supervision – ₦50,000
• Tuition – ₦200,000
• Total – ₦337,500

For Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental and related PhD programmes, the total is ₦387,500 because of the ₦50,000 bench fee.

The ₦2,000 portal access fee applies separately for each session.

Returning PGD Students

The published returning PGD schedule gives two effective fee levels.

For PGD Education, Financial Mathematics, Strategic Management and related programmes:

Total: ₦197,500

For PGD Biochemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Geography, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resources Management and other categories with bench fees:

Total: ₦247,500

The returning PGD totals consist principally of examination, Turnitin, ICT, tuition and, where applicable, the ₦50,000 bench fee.

Again, the university lists a ₦2,000 portal access fee per session separately from the stated total.

UNIOSUN Postgraduate Acceptance Fee and Other Charges

One of the most important things prospective students should understand is that the application fee is not the same as the acceptance fee or school fees.

For the 2026/2027 admission exercise, UNIOSUN states that the postgraduate application form costs ₦20,000, payable through the Postgraduate College Remita payment platform using an ATM/Nigerian debit card.

Once admitted, fresh students have an acceptance fee of ₦50,000 included in the published first-year fee schedule.

Other charges include:

• Medical fee – ₦10,000 for fresh students
• Examination fee – ₦60,000 for Master’s and PGD
• Examination fee – ₦70,000 for PhD
• Matriculation – ₦2,500 for fresh students
• Turnitin – ₦7,500
• ICT – ₦10,000
• Prospectus – ₦10,000
• Thesis supervision – ₦30,000 for Master’s
• Thesis supervision – ₦50,000 for PhD
• Bench fee – ₦50,000 for programmes where applicable
• Portal access – ₦2,000 per session

These are university-published charges and should be considered when planning the total cost of postgraduate study.

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How Much Should You Budget for UNIOSUN Postgraduate Fees?

A student should not budget only for tuition.

For example, a fresh student in the general M.A./M.Sc. category has a published total of ₦380,000. Adding the ₦2,000 portal access fee gives ₦382,000 based on the published schedule.

A fresh science/engineering M.Sc. student has a published total of ₦430,000, meaning the corresponding amount becomes ₦432,000 when the portal access fee is added.

Similarly:

• General fresh PhD: ₦410,000 + ₦2,000 = ₦412,000
• Science/Engineering fresh PhD: ₦460,000 + ₦2,000 = ₦462,000
• General fresh PGD: ₦270,000 + ₦2,000 = ₦272,000
• Science/Engineering-related fresh PGD: ₦320,000 + ₦2,000 = ₦322,000

These calculations are based directly on the university’s published totals and the separately stated portal access fee.

The ₦20,000 application fee is separate and should not be added to school fees after admission unless you are calculating the overall cost from application through registration.

Step-by-Step: How to Pay UNIOSUN Postgraduate School Fees

The current UNIOSUN Postgraduate EduPortal states that admitted and regular students should use the Regular Students module to complete school-fee and related payments, course registration and downloading of necessary forms.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the UNIOSUN Postgraduate Portal

Go to the official UNIOSUN Postgraduate EduPortal.

Step 2: Select the Regular Students Module

If you have already been admitted and are a registered postgraduate student, select the Regular Students option rather than the Admissions module.

Step 3: Log In to Your Student Account

Enter the credentials associated with your postgraduate student account and access your student dashboard.

Step 4: Open the Fees or Payment Section

From the regular student dashboard, locate the section for school fees or related payments.

The portal is designed to allow admitted and regular students to complete school-fee payments and other related transactions.

Step 5: Review the Amount Before Payment

Before confirming payment, carefully check the amount displayed on the official portal.

This is particularly important because the amount depends on your programme category and whether you are a fresh or returning student.

Step 6: Complete the Payment Through the Official Platform

Use the payment option provided within the official UNIOSUN postgraduate portal.

Do not transfer money to a personal bank account or pay an agent who claims to be collecting fees on behalf of the university.

Step 7: Confirm Your Payment Status

After payment, confirm that your transaction has been successfully recorded on your student account.

Keep your payment receipt or transaction reference.

Step 8: Continue With Registration

Once your payment has been validated, proceed with the other registration activities made available through the portal, including course registration and downloading required forms.

The portal specifically states that regular students can use the platform for school fees, related payments, course registration and necessary forms.

Application Fee vs School Fees: What Is the Difference?

This distinction is important for prospective UNIOSUN postgraduate students.

The ₦20,000 application fee is paid when applying for admission. It does not mean that your postgraduate school fees have been paid.

The ₦50,000 acceptance fee applies to fresh students and is already included in the university’s published fresh-student fee totals.

The school-fee total covers the relevant tuition and other charges listed in the university’s schedule.

Therefore, someone applying for a general M.Sc. programme should understand the financial stages as follows:

1. Pay the ₦20,000 application fee when applying.
2. If admitted, pay the applicable acceptance and school-fee charges.
3. Budget for the separately stated ₦2,000 portal access fee per session.
4. Pay subsequent session charges applicable to returning students.

The application fee is therefore not part of the ₦380,000, ₦430,000 or other school-fee totals published by the Postgraduate College.

Is the Thesis Supervision Fee a One-Time Charge?

Yes.

For the Master’s fee schedule, UNIOSUN identifies the ₦30,000 thesis supervision fee as a one-off charge.

For PhD students, the university identifies the ₦50,000 thesis supervision fee as a one-off charge.

This means these amounts should not be interpreted as recurring annual tuition charges simply because they appear in the published fee schedule.

Students should nevertheless follow any later official instructions issued by the Postgraduate College if the university changes its payment structure.

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Why Some UNIOSUN Postgraduate Programmes Cost More

The main reason some programmes have higher totals is the additional bench fee.

The official schedule lists a ₦50,000 bench fee for several science, engineering, computing and environmental-related categories.

For example, a general M.A./M.Sc. category has a total of ₦380,000, while the specified science/engineering M.Sc. category has ₦430,000.

The difference is the ₦50,000 bench fee.

The same pattern occurs among PhD and PGD categories.

This is why prospective students should identify their exact programme before relying on a general statement such as “UNIOSUN postgraduate school fees are ₦X.”

Also read: FUOYE Postgraduate Courses: Full List of Programmes Offered for 2026/2027 Academic Session

New vs Returning Students at UNIOSUN

There is a significant difference between fresh and returning postgraduate students.

Fresh students pay admission-related charges such as acceptance and medical fees, while returning students’ published schedule does not include those same charges.

For example:

• General Master’s: ₦380,000 fresh vs ₦307,500 returning
• Science/Engineering M.Sc.: ₦430,000 fresh vs ₦357,500 returning
• Professional Master’s: ₦430,000 fresh vs ₦357,500 returning
• General PhD: ₦410,000 fresh vs ₦337,500 returning
• Science/Engineering PhD: ₦460,000 fresh vs ₦387,500 returning
• General PGD: ₦270,000 fresh vs ₦197,500 returning
• Bench-fee PGD: ₦320,000 fresh vs ₦247,500 returning

The difference reflects the charges included in the respective schedules rather than a reduction in tuition itself.

UNIOSUN Postgraduate Fees and Financial Planning

Prospective students should plan beyond tuition when preparing for postgraduate study.

Apart from the university charges, students may have personal academic expenses such as transportation, accommodation, textbooks, research materials, internet/data, printing, project-related expenses and other costs depending on their programme.

These personal expenses are not included in the official UNIOSUN postgraduate fee schedule.

For research-intensive programmes, students should also plan ahead for expenses connected with fieldwork, laboratory work, data collection or other academic requirements where applicable.

However, such costs should not be presented as official UNIOSUN charges unless the university specifically publishes them.

Important Safety Tips When Paying UNIOSUN Postgraduate Fees

Postgraduate applicants should be careful when dealing with unofficial payment agents.

Use these precautions:

1. Use the official UNIOSUN postgraduate portal.
2. Do not pay school fees into a personal bank account.
3. Do not rely on WhatsApp messages claiming that the university has changed its account details.
4. Check the programme category before making payment.
5. Confirm the amount displayed on your official student account.
6. Save every payment receipt and transaction reference.
7. Do not pay an agent to “upgrade” your admission or registration status.
8. Do not assume a fee mentioned on a third-party website is more current than the university’s own schedule.
9. Confirm unusual charges directly with the Postgraduate College.
10. Use the university’s official contact channels when you are uncertain.

The UNIOSUN postgraduate portal currently lists support contacts including 08035769845 and 08032653085, as well as pg.support@uniosun.edu.ng for portal-related enquiries.

Important Note About the Published Fee Schedule

The official UNIOSUN fee schedule is the primary source for the amounts presented in this article.

The schedule page itself is dated 7 June 2024 on the university’s website, while the university’s postgraduate website currently carries a separate admission announcement for the 2026/2027 academic session. Because the university continues to publish and display the fee schedule on its current Postgraduate College website, this article presents the figures as the applicable UNIOSUN postgraduate fee schedule for the 2026/2027 planning period rather than inventing a different fee structure.

Students should still confirm the amount shown on their official portal before payment, particularly if the university updates individual payment invoices.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UNIOSUN Postgraduate School Fees

How much is Osun State University postgraduate school fees for 2026/2027?

The amount depends on the programme and student status. Published fresh-student totals range from ₦270,000 for some PGD programmes to ₦460,000 for specified science/engineering-related PhD programmes. A ₦2,000 portal access fee is listed separately for each session.

How much is UNIOSUN postgraduate acceptance fee?

The acceptance fee for fresh postgraduate students listed in the official fee schedule is ₦50,000.

How much is UNIOSUN postgraduate application fee?

For the 2026/2027 postgraduate admission exercise, the application form costs ₦20,000, according to the university’s official admission announcement.

Does UNIOSUN charge a bench fee?

Yes. A ₦50,000 bench fee applies to specified programme categories, particularly some science, engineering, computing, environmental and related programmes. It is included in the published totals where applicable.

How much is UNIOSUN PhD school fees?

Fresh PhD students in the Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences and related categories have a published total of ₦410,000, while the specified Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental and related category has a total of ₦460,000. The ₦2,000 portal access fee is separate.

How much is UNIOSUN PGD school fees?

Fresh PGD fees range from ₦270,000 to ₦320,000, depending on the programme category. Returning PGD fees range from ₦197,500 to ₦247,500, before adding the separately listed ₦2,000 portal access fee.

Are UNIOSUN postgraduate fees the same for fresh and returning students?

No. Fresh students generally pay additional admission-related charges such as acceptance and medical fees. Consequently, the published returning-student totals are lower in the categories listed by the university.

Conclusion

The Osun State University postgraduate school fees for the 2026/2027 session vary according to programme type and whether the student is fresh or returning. According to the published UNIOSUN Postgraduate College schedule, fresh Master’s students should expect totals of ₦380,000 or ₦430,000 depending on their programme category, while professional Master’s programmes are listed at ₦430,000. Fresh PhD fees are ₦410,000 or ₦460,000, while PGD fees range from ₦270,000 to ₦320,000. Returning-student totals are lower because several first-year charges are not included.

Students should also remember the separately listed ₦2,000 portal access fee for each session and the ₦20,000 postgraduate application fee for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Most importantly, applicants should identify their exact programme category before making payment because bench fees create differences between some programmes.

For payment and registration, use the official UNIOSUN Postgraduate EduPortal and confirm the amount displayed on your student account before completing any transaction. Keeping official receipts and avoiding unofficial payment channels can also protect applicants from unnecessary financial losses.

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