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FUSTKABO Federal University of Science and Technology Kabo Kano State • Nigeria

ADMISSIONS

Fees & Payment

A full breakdown of charges for the 2026/2027 session, the approved payment channels, and how to pay safely through the university portal.

Tuition-Free, But Not Cost-Free

FUSTKABO is a federal university, and in line with Federal Government policy no tuition fee is charged to Nigerian undergraduate students. What students pay are approved charges covering registration, laboratory and studio consumables, information technology services, examinations, medical services, sports, library access and accommodation where taken.

These charges are approved by the Governing Council, published in full before each session, and collected exclusively through the university portal. The university has no other account, no cash desk and no authorised collector.

Amounts shown below are indicative for the 2026/2027 session and vary by faculty, reflecting the different laboratory, studio and clinical costs of each discipline. The definitive amount payable by any student is the invoice generated on their own portal account.

₦0

Tuition Fee

Federal Government policy

₦2,500

Application Fee

Non-refundable

₦20,000

Acceptance Fee

One-off, on admission

3

Payment Channels

Remita, Paystack, Flutterwave

2

Instalments Allowed

Per semester, on application

24 hrs

Receipt Confirmation

For bank-branch payments

Schedule of Charges — 2026/2027 Session

Charge Category Amount (₦) When Payable
Application / screening fee Applicant 2,500 At the point of application, non-refundable
Acceptance fee Fresh students 20,000 Within 21 days of the offer of admission
Tuition All Nigerian undergraduates 0 Not applicable — abolished by Federal Government policy
Registration and portal charges All students 15,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Computing Faculty-based 38,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Science Faculty-based 35,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Engineering Faculty-based 48,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Environmental Sciences Faculty-based 45,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Basic Medical Sciences Faculty-based 52,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Clinical Sciences (MBBS) Faculty-based 75,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Allied Health Sciences Faculty-based 55,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Nursing Sciences Faculty-based 60,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty-based 65,000 First semester of each session
Faculty charge — Management Sciences Faculty-based 30,000 First semester of each session
Medical examination and health services All students 8,000 First year, then annually for health services
Student identity card Fresh students 3,000 At physical clearance
Library and e-resources access All students 6,000 Annually
Sports and recreation All students 3,500 Annually
Students Union dues All students 2,000 Annually
Hall accommodation — standard room Optional 25,000 Per session, on allocation
Hall accommodation — premium room Optional 40,000 Per session, on allocation
Industrial training / SIWES levy Applicable programmes 10,000 In the session preceding placement
Clinical posting levy Clinical and Nursing programmes 25,000 From the year clinical rotations begin
Laboratory breakage deposit Laboratory-based programmes 5,000 Refundable at graduation, less deductions
Late registration penalty All students 10,000 After the published registration deadline
Change of course or faculty On approval 10,000 On approval of the application
Statement of result Graduating students 5,000 On request
Academic transcript — local Graduates 10,000 On request
Academic transcript — international Graduates 25,000 On request
Certificate reprint Graduates 20,000 On approval of a sworn affidavit of loss

Approved Payment Channels

All three channels are integrated into the university portal. Choose whichever is most convenient — the receipt posts to your portal account automatically in each case.

Remita

Card · Bank branch · USSD · Transfer

Generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) on the portal and pay by card, bank transfer, USSD, or over the counter at any commercial bank in Nigeria. Best option where you intend to pay at a bank branch or have limited internet access.

Paystack

Card · Transfer · USSD

Pay instantly with a Verve, Mastercard or Visa debit card, by bank transfer to a one-time virtual account, or by USSD. Confirmation is immediate and the receipt appears on your portal within seconds of a successful charge.

Flutterwave

Card · Transfer · International

Card and bank transfer payments with support for international cards, useful for candidates and sponsors paying from outside Nigeria. Transactions are processed in Naira at the prevailing rate applied by the payment processor.

How to Pay

Every payment begins with an invoice generated on your own portal account. If there is no invoice, there is no legitimate payment to make.

1

Log in to the university portal

Sign in with your JAMB Registration Number (applicants) or matriculation number (returning students) and your password. Confirm that the name displayed on the dashboard is yours before proceeding.

2

Open the Payments section and select the charge

Choose the specific charge you are settling — application, acceptance, school charges, accommodation or a service fee. Each carries its own invoice; do not attempt to combine unrelated charges in one transaction.

3

Generate the invoice

The portal produces an invoice showing the amount, your details and a unique reference. Where you intend to pay at a bank branch, print the invoice with its Remita Retrieval Reference and take it to the counter.

4

Choose a payment channel and pay

Select Remita, Paystack or Flutterwave and complete the transaction. Do not close or refresh the browser while a payment is processing; wait for the confirmation page to load fully.

5

Confirm the receipt on the portal

Return to the Payments section and check that the transaction shows as successful. Card and transfer payments confirm within seconds; bank-branch payments may take up to twenty-four hours to reflect.

6

Print and keep your receipt

Download the portal receipt as a PDF and print a copy. Receipts are required at physical clearance, for hall allocation and for any subsequent query on your account, and remain available on the portal throughout your studies.

Never Pay Cash to an Individual

The university collects no money in cash. No staff member, student leader, agent or intermediary is authorised to receive payment on behalf of FUSTKABO, whether in cash, by personal bank transfer, or through a POS terminal.

Any demand for payment outside an invoice generated on the university portal is fraudulent. Do not pay. Record the name, phone number and account details presented to you and report the matter to bursary@fustkabo.edu.ng or the Security Unit.

Payments made outside the approved channels are not recognised by the university, cannot be credited to your account and are not refundable. Students who lose money in this way have no claim against the university.

Refund Policy

Refunds are governed by the Financial Regulations of the university and processed by the Bursary Department. All approved refunds are paid to a Nigerian bank account in the name of the student or the original payer.

  • The application fee of ₦2,500 is not refundable in any circumstance, including where an application is unsuccessful, withdrawn or rejected at screening.
  • The acceptance fee is not refundable once the offer has been accepted on CAPS, except where the university itself withdraws the offer for a reason not attributable to the candidate.
  • A student who formally withdraws before the end of the second week of the first semester may claim a refund of 80% of school charges, excluding registration and portal charges.
  • Withdrawal between the third and sixth week attracts a refund of 50% of school charges; no refund is made after the sixth week of the semester.
  • Accommodation charges are refunded in full where the university is unable to allocate a room after payment, and are otherwise non-refundable once a room has been occupied.
  • The laboratory breakage deposit is refunded at graduation, less the cost of any equipment damaged or unreturned during the programme.
  • Duplicate payments arising from a failed transaction that was later repeated are reconciled at the end of each semester and refunded automatically to the source account.
  • All refund claims must be submitted on the prescribed form through the portal, with the original receipt attached, within ninety days of the transaction.
  • Refunds are processed within thirty working days of approval by the Bursar, subject to verification of the account details supplied.

Payment Questions

I was debited but the portal shows the payment as pending. What should I do?
Wait twenty-four hours; most delayed confirmations resolve automatically once the payment processor settles. If the payment is still not reflected, e-mail bursary@fustkabo.edu.ng with your matriculation or application number, the date and amount, and the transaction reference or RRR. Do not repeat the payment more than once.
Can I pay my school charges in instalments?
Yes. Students may apply on the portal to pay in two instalments within the semester, with the first instalment covering not less than 60% of the total. Approval is granted by the Bursar and course registration is only released once the first instalment has been received.
Do I pay the acceptance fee before or after accepting on CAPS?
Accept the offer on JAMB CAPS first, then pay the acceptance fee on the FUSTKABO portal. Paying before acceptance is recorded on CAPS can leave the payment unmatched, and it does not accelerate processing.
Are international students charged tuition?
The tuition waiver applies to Nigerian nationals. International students pay an approved tuition fee in addition to the standard charges, and the rate is published separately by the Bursary Department each session.
My sponsor wants to pay directly. Is that possible?
Yes. Generate the invoice on your portal account and share the invoice number or RRR with your sponsor, who can then settle it through any of the approved channels. The payment posts to your account regardless of who makes it, provided the correct reference is used.
What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
Late registration is permitted for a limited period on payment of a ₦10,000 penalty. After the late registration window closes, registration for the semester is not possible, and the student cannot sit examinations in courses that were not registered.
Is accommodation compulsory?
No. Hall accommodation is optional and allocated on application, with priority given to fresh students and to those on medical or distance grounds. Students who are not allocated a room make their own arrangements off campus.
How do I obtain a receipt for a payment made last session?
All receipts remain available in the Payments section of the student portal for the duration of your studies and for three years after graduation. Download the PDF directly; there is no charge for reprinting a receipt.

Make a Payment

Generate your invoice on the portal and settle it through Remita, Paystack or Flutterwave. Every legitimate FUSTKABO payment starts here.

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